Open Bearing:Open bearing is a type of Journal Bearing consisting of a ‘U’ shaped cast iron body with a similarly shaped collared brass, bronze, or gun-metal bush. The bush can be replaced with a new one when worn out.

The base plate or sole in the body is recessed leaving a standing material all around, known as padding which helps in the stability of the sole on the resting surface and also reduces the machining area.

Usually elongated drilled holes are provided in the sole plate to facilitate any misalignment or lateral adjustments of bolts while fitting the bearing in position on the base/floor.

This bearing is used for linear and zigzag shafts, which rotate at slow speeds.