Understanding Bearing Housings: The Bri-Mac Engineering Range
When it comes to the backbone of industrial machinery, bearing housings play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Specialising in the design and manufacture of quality bearing housings, Bri-Mac Engineering stands out with its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. With an immediate and dedicated response to both standard and special bearing housing solutions, Bri-Mac also provides a comprehensive design service tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
This blog will delve into the diverse range of bearing housings offered by Bri-Mac Engineering, highlighting their innovative designs and the exceptional support they provide to businesses across various industries.
Standard bearing housings
Standard bearing housings are integral to Bri-Mac Engineering’s range, particularly noted for their widespread use in the iron and steel industry. These housings have received approval from the French steel industry, underlining their quality and reliability in demanding environments.
Specifically designed for heavy-duty and high-impact applications, they ensure optimal performance and durability under challenging conditions. With a focus on supporting the range of operational needs of various machinery, Bri-Mac’s standard bearing housings are a preferred choice for businesses in need of dependable bearing support.

Oil Lubricated bearing housings
Oil lubricated bearing housings are a vital component in various industrial applications, particularly within cement works.
Designed to perform reliably under demanding conditions, these bearing housings excel in environments characterised by high temperatures.
They are frequently employed in crucial machinery such as fans, flywheels, and power installations, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
At Bri-Mac Engineering, we understand the unique challenges faced in these settings, which is why our oil lubricated bearing housings are meticulously engineered to provide durability and performance.
Pedestal bearing housings
At Bri-Mac Engineering, our pedestal bearing housings are expertly designed to accommodate self-aligning cylindrical roller bearings in the SL05 and SL06 series, ensuring optimal performance in various industrial applications.
Available in cast iron, steel, and stainless steel, these split bearing housings offer versatility and durability tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for a standard design or require a custom solution, our team is ready to assist.
Trust Bri-Mac for innovative and reliable pedestal bearing housing solutions that enhance the efficiency of your operations.
Take up bearing housings
Bri-Mac Engineering’s Take-Up bearing housings are expertly designed to excel in conveyor belt tensioning applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Traditionally utilised for take-up pulleys, these housings feature channels on their sides that allow for smooth sliding within guide rails, facilitating seamless operation. With extended fork arms designed to attach an anchor pin, they provide excellent stability.
The UCT Take-Up bearing housings are ideal for both vertical and horizontal movement, making them incredibly versatile for various applications. Engineered to meet heavy-duty demands, they can accommodate self-aligning ball bearing inserts, and Bri-Mac can also customise sizes to meet specific requirements, ensuring a perfect fit for your machinery.
Flanged Bearing Housings
Flanged Bearing Housings are a key offering in Bri-Mac Engineering’s extensive range, designed to deliver exceptional performance across various applications. Available in cast iron, steel, and stainless steel, these UCF Bearing Housings can be customised to fit any bearing size, ensuring a perfect match for your specific needs.
One of the standout features is the option to manufacture them in flame-cut steel, resulting in a significantly stronger product compared to standard cast iron units. Bri-Mac takes pride in its ability to tailor designs to meet special requirements, and with rapid delivery options available for flame-cut steel versions, you can rely on prompt service without compromising quality.
Whether you need these Bearing Housings supplied with or without bearings, Bri-Mac Engineering is committed to providing reliable solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of your machinery.
Bushed Bearing Housings
Bri-Mac Engineering’s Bushed Bearing Housings are engineered to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions for a variety of industrial applications. Understanding that each operation has unique specifications, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer customised designs that meet the specific needs of our clients.
If you’re looking for expert advice or further information about our offerings, please get in touch; our knowledgeable team is ready to assist you in finding the perfect solution to enhance your operations.
Angled Bearing housings
At Bri-Mac Engineering, our Angled Bearing Housings are expertly designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding applications. Primarily crafted from robust steel plate, these housings can also be produced in cast iron and cast steel, depending on the quantity required.
The innovative angled part-line feature enhances ease of fitting and maintenance, making them ideal for installation in areas with restricted access.
Please get in touch for more information on how we can support your engineering needs.
Fan housing
At Bri-Mac Engineering, our Fan Bearing Housings exemplify high quality and expert design, ensuring reliable performance in demanding industrial environments. Crafted with precision, these housings are tailored to meet the specific requirements of your applications, whether in power installations or cement works. Our dedicated team of engineers works closely with you to customise each housing, providing innovative solutions that enhance functionality and longevity. With Bri-Mac, you can expect exceptional support and rapid delivery, making us the preferred choice for businesses seeking durable and efficient bearing housing.
THE TEAM AT BRI-MAC
We foster a deep understanding that customer support is everything and collaboration between our clients’ needs and our expertise is vital for success.
The Bri-Mac team take great pride in producing the highest quality work for our international customer base, whether it be standard bearing housing or a custom-built Plummer block.
Every client receives our excellent customer service and an outstanding finished product that has been designed and manufactured with every attention to detail.


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Thornleigh Trading Estate
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