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What Is The Difference Between A Bearing Seat And A Flange Block?

Both bearing seats and flange blocks are commonly used components, but there are still many differences between the two. So what is the difference between the two? This article will show you!

 

1. Differentiation from definition and structure


Bearing seat

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What is a bearing seat? Bearing seats usually appear in mechanical equipment and are a very common component. The main function of the bearing seat is to support and fix the bearing.

 

Structural aspect: The bearing seat is usually made of metal (such as cast iron, cast steel), with holes for fixing the bearing and a larger base, and some are also equipped with sealing devices.

 

Flange block

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What is a flange block? Flange block is a kind of pipe fitting, mainly used to connect different equipment or pipelines.

 

Structural aspect: The flange block is made of round, square or polygonal metal plates, with holes or protrusions on the edges, which is convenient for connection by bolts and other means.

 

Differentiation from function and use

 

  • Bearing seat


What is the function of the bearing seat? The bearing seat is used to support the bearing so that the bearing can be accurately installed on the shaft of the machine and bear the corresponding load force.

 

What is the purpose of the bearing seat? Bearing seats are mainly used in vehicle manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding and shipping, railways and other fields.

 

  • Flange block

 

What are the functions of flange blocks? Flange blocks are used to connect different pipelines or equipment for easy maintenance and replacement.

 

What are the uses of flange blocks? Flange blocks are widely used. They are suitable for almost all types of pipeline systems, such as petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and water treatment industries.

 

3. Classification and shape

 

  • Bearing seat

 

How are bearing seats classified? According to the shape and purpose, bearing seats can be divided into vertical seats, square seats, diamond seats, round seats and other types.


What shape does the bearing seat have? The shape of the bearing seat is quite diverse, in order to meet the needs of different mechanical equipment.

 

  • Flange block

 

How are flange blocks classified? According to the purpose and engineering needs, flange blocks can be divided into several types such as flat flanges, butt welding flanges, spiral butt welding flanges and blind plates.

 

What shape does the flange block have? The shape of the flange block is usually round, square or polygonal, with holes or protrusions on the edge.

 

There are differences between bearing seats and flange blocks in terms of definition and structure, function and purpose, classification and shape,

etc. When choosing a bearing seat or flange block, it is necessary to select the appropriate type and specification according to actual needs and application scenarios.

 

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