Description of Pedestal Block

A Pedestal Block is a robust bearing housing designed to support horizontal shafts and provide stability while handling both radial and axial loads. It is built with a strong Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, or Steel Housing that encloses a rolling element bearing—either a ball or a spherical roller bearing—secured with a cap and bolts, and protected by seals to prevent dust and moisture ingress, with lubrication points for smooth operation. Pedestal blocks are widely used in industrial applications such as conveyor systems, pumps, fans, blowers, machine tools, agricultural machinery, steel, paper, and cement mills, as well as mining and construction equipment. They are manufactured from high-strength materials like cast iron for standard applications, ductile iron for higher toughness, and cast steel for heavy-duty or high-temperature operations, sometimes with heat treatment or coatings for corrosion resistance. Pedestal blocks come in various types depending on the housing design and bearing arrangement: split pedestal blocks (SNL series) for heavy-duty shafts allowing easy installation and maintenance, flanged blocks (SAF/SY series) for added stability, and Spherical Roller Bearing Blocks (SNL, SN, SY, SAF series) for high radial and axial loads with self-aligning capability.