Pillow Blocks

With split pillow blocks the housing element or cap can be separated from the base. Usually made of gray cast iron, pillow blocks come in two types, split or unsplit. An unsplit pillow block is made from one solid piece. A pillow block bearing consists of a mounting brackets (pillow blocks) that houses a bearing and is used in low-torque, light load applications. With this configuration, the pillow blocks is bolted to a foundation, securing it, while the shaft and the inner ring of the bearing are free to rotate.