Browning Bearings, Bushings & Motor Mounts

Browning Bearings, Bushings & Motor Mounts: Industrial-Grade Precision

Browning has been a cornerstone of industrial power transmission engineering since 1886, and nowhere is that legacy more evident than in their bearings, bushings, and motor mounts. Now a flagship brand under Regal Rexnord, Browning has spent well over a century refining the components that keep rotating machinery running reliably — whether in grain processing, HVAC systems, water treatment, or packaging lines.

Mounted Bearings Built for Demanding Environments

Browning offers two primary families of mounted bearings: mounted ball bearings and mounted tapered roller bearings. Mounted ball bearings are available in multiple housing styles, materials, and locking configurations. A standout option is the Air Handling ("AH") variant, which features a controlled housing fit that allows the bearing to properly self-align when mounted on the lightweight frames common in HVAC and air-handling equipment — and every AH bearing must pass a two-stage noise verification test to meet strict industry sound standards.

On the heavier-duty side, Browning mounted tapered roller bearings — anchored by the E920 series — feature durable one-piece, non-expansion housings with Type E mounting dimensions. The E920's set screw locking collars enable fast installation, while a contact face riding seal provides a carefully balanced barrier against contaminant ingress and grease loss. For applications that need a secure, concentric grip on the shaft, Browning also offers BOA™ concentric locking collar styles across their mounted bearing lines.

Pioneering Bushing Systems

Browning is perhaps best known in the bushing world for one key innovation: Browning pioneered the Split Taper® bushing, a design celebrated for delivering true concentricity and reduced vibration at the shaft interface. Alongside this flagship design, Browning offers QD® (Quick Detachable) bushings and Taper Bore bushings — three complementary systems that cover a wide range of shaft mounting needs with varying levels of installation speed and locking force. Decades of engineering refinement have gone into these systems with a clear focus on ease of installation and maximum shaft locking capacity.

Why Browning Stands Out

What separates Browning from generic bearing and bushing suppliers is the combination of specialized product engineering and proven field performance across some of the most punishing industrial environments on the planet — aggregate and cement, coal power generation, forestry, pulp and paper, and more. With trade names like TorqTaper Plus™ and BOA™ in their portfolio, Browning integrates thoughtful design details — from locking collar geometry to seal lip profiles — that translate to longer service life and fewer unplanned stoppages.

• Mounted ball bearings with setscrew and BOA™ concentric locking styles
• E920 series mounted tapered roller bearings with contact face riding seals
• Air Handling ("AH") ball bearings with two-stage noise verification
• Split Taper®, QD®, and Taper Bore bushing systems
• Multiple housing styles: pillow block, flange, and more

Whether you are sourcing a replacement bushing for a V-belt sheave or selecting a mounted bearing for a high-load conveyor shaft, Browning's depth of catalog coverage makes it easy to find the right fit. Explore the full lineup of Browning bearings, bushings & motor mounts or visit the Browning brand page to browse their complete power transmission catalog.