More options for plastic-housed bearings

With the choice of its Greenlign range of plastic-housed bearings now expanded to eight different types, RA Rodriguez now stocks more variants than any other engineering component supplier in the UK. Its policy to provide customers with the widest choice is also complemented by recent factory expansion that has allowed this Hertfordshire-based company to increase its stockholding considerably. Greenlign continues to be in great demand in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, sectors in which noncorrodible housings and stainless steel bearings are essential. The tough precision-moulded thermoplastic used is characterised by its excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals. Although the standard product is fitted with a high quality stainless steel bearing, an alternative economy insert bearing can also be specified. End covers are provided as standard. 'The two- and four-bolt flange and pillow block shaped housings remain our best sellers', explained MD John Williamson. 'But our ability to provide six further alternative configurations has earned us a lot of new customers in recent years'. 'It simply means we can offer the best solution for the job'. The latest addition to the range incorporates a triangular mounting base, allowing the bearing to stand proud. This new FBL bearing is suitable for shaft sizes from 12 to 35mm; up to 50mm is available in other types.