TIMKEN MSM220 split bearing

TIMKEN MSM220 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 MSM220 and any equivalents.

Timken MSM series split bearing housings combine a cylindrical bearing with a housing that separates into two halves. This design lets you install or replace the bearing without pulling the shaft or uncoupling the drive. Maintenance teams choose them for conveyors, mills, pumps, and fans where access is limited and downtime matters. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line and can help you match the housing to your shaft and load conditions.

The MSM code works as a size reference. The letters indicate the split housing family that takes a cylindrical bearing, and the number that follows gives the shaft diameter the unit fits. So MSM45, MSM50, and MSM60 are different shaft sizes in the same series. When you ask for a quote, include the full part number so we can confirm the exact variant.

Plants in cement, mining, steel, paper, aggregate processing, and material handling rely on these housings when shafts are long and a full teardown is expensive. You will find them on clinker conveyors, ball mills, high-flow centrifugal pumps, and industrial fans. Because the housing splits, the bearing can be changed without moving the shaft or disconnecting the motor, which cuts downtime.

Selection depends on shaft diameter, radial and axial loads, and the surrounding conditions. MSM housings can be grease or oil lubricated depending on the design, so check the sealing options for dusty, wet, or hot environments. During mounting, align the housing with the shaft and tighten the connecting bolts evenly to prevent distortion. Proper lubrication and periodic clearance checks help extend service life.

Timken MSM split bearing housings can interchange with other brands that offer equivalent configurations, provided the mounting dimensions, shaft diameter, and bearing type match. A similar part number is not enough: compare the center height, hole spacing, and fastening method. If you are unsure, send us the measurements or the drawing and we will point you to a compatible alternative.

For a split bearing housing on your equipment, message us on WhatsApp with the MSM part number and the application. MR Industrial Accessories LLC will quote it promptly and advise you so the unit performs correctly from the first mounting.