HDHeld Bearing - The Held Bearing Accepts Both Radial (Perpendicular To The Shaft Axis) And Axial (Parallel To The Shaft Axis) Loads. The Main Purpose Of The Held Bearing Is To “Anchor” A Shaft In Position, To Prevent Shaft Drift During Operation, And Absorb Thrust Or “Side” Load Imposed By The Equipment In Operation. The Held Bearing Is Normally Mounted On The Drive Side, Or Drive End Of A Piece Of Equipment, Directing Shaft Expansion Away From The Drive
