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SRB units have inherent advantages over traditional solid bearing arrangements when considering sealing.
The spherical location between housing and support ensures that whichever type of seal is used, it will always remain concentric to the shaft.
A Split Roller Bearing takes up misalignment by means of the spherical outside interface of the housing. This means the seals remain concentric with the shaft at all times. This is a very effective sealing arrangement.
A Spherical Roller Bearing takes up misalignment within the bearing, the housing is static. The result of any misalignment is that the seal will be compressed on one side and a gap will open on the other, rending the seal ineffective.