Bearing Covers
Uncovered bearings and rotating shafts can cause injury on the shop floor. Machine Guard & Cover’s bearing covers fit over the entire housing of the bearing, ensuring safety. Our plastic bearing covers are secured with self-tapping screws, making our bearing covers safer than snap-on bearing caps, and conforming to the strictest ANSI standards.
2-Bolt Bearing Covers
2-Bolt bearing covers or bearing caps are for covering most 2-bolt flanged bearings. All 2-bolt bearing covers have clearance for grease fittings. MGC’s bearing covers are universal and fit over the entire housing of the bearing. Although they have been modeled after certain bearing brands, they are not brand specific. 2-Bolt bearing covers are usually fastened to the structure the bearing is attached to by the flange, drilling two holes in the flange and the underlying structure. For further installation instructions, see our flanged bearing cover installation guide. Available in our standard 3/16″ heavyweight plastic and 1/8″ lightweight plastic.
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3-Bolt Bearing Covers
3-Bolt bearing covers or bearing caps are for covering 3-bolt flanged bearings. Bearing covers protect bearings from environmental hazards. 3-Bolt bearing covers are usually fastened to the structure the bearing is attached to by the flange, drilling two holes in the flange and the underlying structure. It is advised to use self-tapping screws or nuts and bolts. For further installation instructions, see our flanged bearing cover installation guide. Available in our standard 3/16″ heavyweight plastic and 1/8″ lightweight plastic.
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3-Bolt Flange Bracket Bearing Covers
3-Bolt flange bracket bearing covers or bearing caps are for covering 3-bolt offset bearings. Increase the life of your bearings by keeping them clean with bearing covers. Flange bracket bearing covers are usually fastened to the structure the bearing is attached to by the flange, drilling two holes in the flange and the underlying structure. It is advised to use self-tapping screws or nuts and bolts.
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4-Bolt Bearing Covers
4-Bolt bearing covers or bearing caps are for covering most 4-bolt flanged bearings. 4-Bolt bearing covers are usually fastened to the structure the bearing is attached to by the flange, drilling two holes in the flange and the underlying structure. It is advised to use self-tapping screws or nuts and bolts. For further installation instructions, see our flanged bearing cover installation guide. By requiring hand tools to securely fasten the bearing cover to the machine, all sections of the ANSI/ASME B.15-1994/6, Section 3.2.1 are met. Easily removable snap-on covers cannot provide this level of protection. Available in our standard 3/16″ heavyweight plastic and 1/8″ lightweight plastic.
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4-Bolt Flange Bracket Bearing Covers
4-bolt flange bracket bearing covers or bearing caps are for covering 4-bolt offset bearings. Increase the life of your bearings by keeping them clean with bearing covers. Flange bracket bearing covers are usually fastened to the structure the bearing is attached to by the flange, drilling two holes in the flange and the underlying structure. It is advised to use self-tapping screws or nuts and bolts.
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Pillow Block Bearing Covers
Pillow block bearing covers or bearing caps are for covering pillow block bearings. ANSI/ASME B.15-1994/6, Section 3.2.1 recommends that bearing covers enclose all exposed rotating shafts. A slot can be made in one side if a shaft protrudes on one side only. Slots can be made on both sides for a through shaft. Pillow block bearing covers are usually fastened to the structure the bearing is attached to by the flange, drilling two holes in the flange and the underlying structure. It is advised to use self-tapping screws or nuts and bolts. Available in our standard 3/16″ heavyweight plastic and 1/8″ lightweight plastic. Shaft extensions on the part are optional (lengths E and E-1) please contact us if you require shaft extensions
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Plummer Pillow Block Bearing Covers
or covering plummer style pillow block bearings. One or both ends of the guard can be opened for a through shaft. All dimensions are measured from the inside at the smallest point. Dimensions E and E1 are optional extensions. Please call for further information. For installation instructions, see our flanged bearing cover installation guide. If you do not see what you are looking for, give us a call!
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Take-Up Bearing Covers
Take-up bearing covers are intended to cover variable tension take-up bearings. Take-up bearing covers cover the bearing and the adjustment mechanism to allow free movement, yet maintain safety. <strong>Take-up bearing covers are made to order.</strong>
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Machine Guard & Cover Co. is committed to quality. Therefore, we will:
- Design and produce parts that meet or exceed customer and governmental standards and expectations.
- Turn down business that requires a standard that does not conform with governmental safety regulations.
- Regularly review policies, objectives and outputs to ensure quality and maintain specifications.
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- Create quality objectives and communicate them throughout our company.
- Seek opportunities for continuous improvement within the manufacturing process and the organization.
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How do I size a machine guard?
See our machine guard sizing worksheets for instructions on how to measure for a machine safety guard or cover.
Why use a plastic machine guard or cover?
In addition to being lightweight and durable, there are many plastic machine guard advantages.
How do we set up an account?
We need to see three good credit references. You can speed up the process by sending credit references with or before an initial order. Our standard terms are net 30 days upon approval of credit references. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.
What kind of prints or drawings do you need to tool a custom part?
We have made tools from simple hand drawn sketches, and still can for simple projects. For more complex projects we prefer working with solid models in IGES or STEP format.
Are your guards OSHA approved?
OSHA does not approve guards. Our guards and other products, if installed correctly, meet OSHA requirements for most applications. For more information see OSHA Machine Guarding Standards.
