Installation

Cosmec pot bearings are manufactured to close tolerances in a controlled environment. Care must be taken in the handling and installation to ensure they start their service life in a clean, undamaged condition.

They should be stored under cover and off the ground. Retainer clips or strapping are used to hold bearing parts together for shipping and erection; they must be removed to allow the bearing to function, but not before final positioning and only at the engineer’s direction. Slide plate offsets should be set in the shop, but they may be reset on site.

Bearings should not be disassembled on site without direct supervision by qualified personnel. We will not be responsible for the subsequent non-performance of a bearing if disassembly occurs without our supervision and written approval. In case of inadvertent disassembly, call us immediately.

Lift bearings by their bases only. Do not rely on transportation straps or brackets to carry the bearing’s weight.

Do not specify paint or coatings on the PTFE or in the interior of the pot bearing. The pot is hermetically sealed and should contain only the elastomer and the assembly lubricant for lifelong smooth rotation.

Specialized lifting “lugs” or setting fixtures can be designed and fabricated by Cosmec to meet special needs for the erection, installation and/or setting of the bearings. These items will be considered on demand. Please contact our engineering staff with any such requirements before the final design of the bearings.