Properties:

A rigid metal item usually fabricated from steel castings and/or welded steel pieces and designed with one or more hole(s) in line to accompany and hold, align, or support a mechanical shaft that rotates through an arc not to exceed 360 degrees (6.282 radians). It may have provision to accommodate a bushing or sleeve but usually it has a straight drilled shaft-support hole. Mounting holes are provided for attaching to a supporting member or main body. Excludes housing, bearing unit (as modified).