PGN UCP205-16 Pillow Block Bearing - Pack of 2 Mounted Pillow Block Bearings - Chrome Steel Bearings with 1 Bore - Self Alignment

I bought two pairs for a cable dolly. The idea being to have the heavy roll sitting between two rods which turn freely using the PGN ball bearings. So far so good. they work nicely and are easy to align. The only problem is that they dont turn easily but are rather stiff. There are no instructions how to lubricate them and get them going easily. In the end I used a bit of lubricant for bicycle chains and that helped a little bit - but still not rotating as freely as expected. Update: I have ordered a grease gun and will amend if the situation changes

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Looks nice

Used as part of my attic lift. MUCH heaver than I needed but couldnt beat the price. I will never approach even 25% of their capacity. I like pillow bearings as they are self aligning [dont have to have each bearing EXACTLY on the same axis] ONLY con, they were about .0015 UNDER size, had to lap the shaft a bit to get it to fit. Would recommend for anyone building a lift requiring bearing supports.

Pressed in crooked. Not useable. Both bearings arrived same way. Lacking quality control clearly.

Evaporative cooler blower bearings are bronze sleeve type with the shaft forming the other bearing surface. It required monthly oiling and since there isnt a dirt seal, the bearing wear out after a years use. Replacements are about $16 a pair. These bearings are ball bearing type, grease every couple months, have seals and will last many years. They are not bolt-in replacement, but worth the effort. At this price, the manufacturer should build this way.

Worked as should,fit as should

Although seemingly well built and turns smoothly, the inner diameter of the bore is slightly less than 1. My calipers read closer to 0.967. Fortunately I had access to a bench grinder and was able to reduce the outer diameter of my 1.054 pipe in order to get a better fit.

Bought them for a barstool racer build