External Bearing Pullers

What Are External Bearing Pullers For?

An external bearing puller does exactly what it says—it's a tool designed to separate compounds held together by their own frictional forces. External bearing pullers are often used as a matter of health and safety, preventing hands from getting injured while trying to separate compounds. At Aire Bearings, we supply a range of bearing pullers that are easy to use and minimise the risk of unnecessary damage or injury.

There are many reasons why you may need to implement the use of a manual, pneumatic, or hydraulic puller and it's usually caused by damaged or worn bearings that have become difficult to remove. The specially designed shape of an external bearing puller gives the tool claws that fit around or inside shaft components to grip bearings. For more information on what external bearing pullers are used for, or to enquire about our stock, get in touch with the team at Aire Bearings today! If you're looking for an internal bearing puller instead, we provide those too!

How To Use an External Bearing Puller

When you know how to use it, utilising the reliability of a bearing puller couldn't be easier. If you've just purchased an external puller and want to put it to work but have no idea where to start, the experts at Aire Bearings have put together some instructions for you to follow to ensure smooth operation.

Place Pullers

Before doing anything with your bearing puller, consider the type of part that requires removal and carefully place the puller around the part. By doing so, you're giving yourself a secure grip on the part that requires removal and preventing issues like slipping or sliding during the removal process.

Adjust Puller Legs

When adjusting the legs of the puller, keep in mind that they should fit tightly around the part that needs to be removed. If legs are sitting loose, readjust to tighten them to prevent the tool from slipping off and causing more damage during the pulling process.

Position Forcing Screw

The next step involves manually turning the forcing screw of the puller clockwise until it is touching the shaft. The centre of the screw should be in the centre of the shaft when the legs of the puller have been adjusted. Set the slide hammer to keep everything in place.

Apply Pressure

Different bearing puller types will require different approaches to applying pressure, but manual ones require the use of a spanner or wrench to turn the forcing screw carefully. Hydraulic pullers or pneumatic pullers utilise their force to move.

Remove Part

By turning the screw slowly, the part that requires removal will be shifted from the shaft. With the process complete, it's time to dispose of the damaged or worn-out part, or recycle it for another use.

For more information on using these tools for removing gear and components, get in touch with the team at Aire Bearings today for assistance from our expert team.

Why Choose Aire Bearings for External Bearing Pullers

At Aire Bearings, we have been providing high quality industrial bearings, and a range of useful tools for industrial application for many years now, and in that time our customers have built up a relationship with us that showcases their trust in us, and speaks to the quality of the supplies we offer. Some of the reasons why our customers keep coming back to us for their industrial supplies include:

Range of Stock Available: No matter what bearing size or specialist tool you need, we've got a huge collection of stock to make sure you find what you're looking for.

Expert, Helpful Team: Our team is dedicated to providing expert advice to our customers, as well as assistance with utilising any of our supplies.

Affordable Prices: Quality shouldn't mean your bank account should hurt, which is why we ensure our supplies are fairly priced.

At Aire Bearings, we put our customers' requirements first. Reach out to us today to have a chat with our experts, or for more information on our full stock!

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For industrial bearings and tools, make sure you choose Aire Bearings for unparalleled quality and affordability. Get in touch with our team today for more information about the rest of the stock we have available, including internal bearing pullers, circlip pliers, sealants and adhesives, and more!