TIMKEN LSM160A split bearing

TIMKEN LSM160A belongs to split bearing, part of our Bearing housings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for LSM160A and any equivalents.

When a shaft cannot be pulled out to fit a standard bearing, a Timken LSM series split housing solves the problem. The unit separates into two halves, wraps around the shaft and then closes into the housing, so pulleys, couplings and gearboxes stay in place. MR supplies this mounted split bearing to maintenance and purchasing teams across the United States and Latin America.

Reading the code helps you order the right unit. LSM points to the mounted split housing family, the digits that follow give the assembly size, and the trailing letter marks the configuration. In LSM160A, the 160 matches the shaft size the housing fits, while the A identifies that variant. Cross-check your shaft diameter against the series and suffix, then send the full part number to MR.

These housings suit belt conveyors, mills, high-flow pumps, fans and process lines where the shaft is solid and removal means cutting or dismantling parts. Cement, mining, paper, aggregate and food plants rely on them to service the bearing without shifting the shaft or gearbox. MR backs these applications with technical guidance on selecting the right variant.

Selection starts with shaft diameter, fixing type and the sealing the environment demands. Dusty or wet areas call for a reinforced seal, and hot service means reviewing lubrication and internal clearance. During mounting, align both halves, tighten the joining bolts in a cross pattern and confirm the shaft turns freely. Good alignment and proper lubrication support the life of the assembly.

Split mounted housings can be swapped between brands by series number and shaft size, though tolerances and sealing arrangements may differ. If you are replacing another brand with a Timken LSM unit, compare shaft diameter, housing height and fixing type first. MR can point you to the compatible option and quote the reference you need.

Send the housing part number or the equipment model to MR by WhatsApp or email. We quote LSM160A and other variants in the LSM series, and we suggest a compatible alternative when one applies. Bearings, housings, power transmission, seals and lubricants for industrial maintenance are also part of what we supply.