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Default Fan/Blower bearing support

On 05/03/2021 19:22, Andrew wrote:
On 05/03/2021 19:04, Fredxx wrote:
On 05/03/2021 17:40, Mark wrote:
"rick" wrote in message
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I have an air handling unit down due to fan failure .... its a DC
variable
speed blower, and the rotor is a tangential set of blades fitted
around the
motor .... on one end there is a ball bearing race that is held in
the form
of rubber isolating mount/bush.
Presumably to provide noise isolation and some self-centering.

The bearing has seized .. OK I can replace that, but the rubber bush it
mounts in is very soft ... so assume damaged.

https://flic.kr/p/2kHeKth

Yes I Did look at the photo!
If the new bearing is not a good fit in that rubber housing I would
try some
Silicone Moulding Rubber


That was my thought too. Perhaps a film of grease on the moving parts
so they are still free to turn after potting in rubber.


Lots of corrosion on what was a galvanised? support.
Where does this blower live ?.



In a domestic heat recovery ventilation unit