FLThe Float Or “Expansion” Bearing Is Designed To Accommodate Radial (Perpendicular) Load Only. It Is Designed To Allow For Thermal Growth Of A Shaft During Operation. The Floating Bearing Is Normally Mounted Opposite The Drive End Of A Shaft And Used In Conjunction With A Held Or Fixed Bearing When Both Bearings Are Mounted On A Common Shaft Section. In Most Applications, One Of Each Type Bearing Is Mounted To Each Solid Shaft Section. In The Instance Of Long Line Shafting, One Held Bearing Is Normally Used With The Rest Being Floating Type. Exact Placement Of The Bearings Can Vary
