Housed bearings are a design that offers numerous benefits, such as ease of installation. They feature a construction which comprises a roller bearing inside a housing unit, both of which are matched in order to ensure the optimum levels of sealing, storage, and lubrication. The sealing protects the bearing from potentially damaging contaminants such as dust. The rolling element may be a ball, a cylindrical, tapered or spherical roller, or metallic or synthetic bushing. There are many different options when it comes to the housing unit, including oval, square, and round housings, pillow block housings, pressed steel housings, take-up units, and cartridge bearing housings. The housing unit will typically be constructed from cast iron, although they may also be made of ductile iron, steel or thermoplastics.

Your choice of housing will depend on factors such as the item's dimensions and intended application. There is also the option of split or solid type housing units. The split type of housing unit offers the advantage of allowing the cap and base of the bearing to be detached, whilst the solid housed bearing sees the housing unit constructed in a single piece.

When it comes to choosing housed bearings, it makes sense to opt for those made by a leading manufacturer. At Simply Bearings, we carry housed bearings made by RHP Bearings, so you can be sure of receiving products of the highest quality available. RHP housed bearings are used around the world, in a range of applications, and have been recognised for their high-quality standards.

When it comes to choosing the very best purchasing experience, Simply Bearings goes the extra mile. At Simply Bearings, we believe that "The Customer Is King", and we are committed to providing a truly outstanding experience for all who shop with us, from large global corporations through to sole traders. We back up our outstanding reputation with a No Quibble 100% Refund Guarantee, giving our valued customers further peace of mind when making a purchase. We have been continually assessed by BSI with an Outstanding Performance rating, and are the number one suppliers of bearings, including housed bearings.

Simply Bearings range of RHP products include:

• RHP Precision Bearings
• RHP Ball Bearings
• RHP Roller Bearings
• RHP Sleeves
• RHP Bearing Housing
• All RHP Products