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Bearing Puller Selection — Quick Reference
Bearing pullers = specialist maintenance tools removing BEARINGS + GEARS + PULLEYS + press-fit components from shafts WITHOUT damaging shaft or housing. Beats improvised methods (hammers + cold chisels + heat) which destroy parts.
| Puller Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| 2-Jaw External Puller | OD-grip — bearing outer race + pulley + gear |
| 3-Jaw External Puller | Improved grip + equal force distribution |
| Internal Bearing Puller | Blind-hole bearing removal — grips inner race |
| Bearing Separator + Puller Combo | Wedges behind bearing + bolt pulls |
| Hydraulic Bearing Puller | High-tonnage removal + tight fits |
| Slide Hammer + Internal Puller | Inner race removal — impact removal |
| Bearing Heater (Adjacent Tool) | Expansion-based fitting + removal |
| Common Sizes (Small to 200mm jaw spread) | Match jaw to bearing OD |
Critical: Match puller jaw spread + capacity to bearing — undersized = tool failure + injury. Apply pulling force EVENLY — uneven loading bends jaws + damages tool. Use bearing puller specifically — NEVER improvise with screwdrivers + hammers (destroys bearing seat + shaft). Brands: Sykes-Pickavant, Maxigear. Companion: extraction tools, bearings, bearing puller guide.
Bearing Pullers
Bearing pullers are specialist maintenance tools designed to remove bearings, gears, pulleys, and other press-fit components from shafts without damaging the shaft or surrounding housing. Using a puller rather than improvised methods — hammers, cold chisels, and heat — protects machined surfaces, reduces component damage, and significantly lowers the risk of injury. AIMS Industrial supplies bearing pullers for maintenance teams, engineers, and tradespeople across Australia.
Types of Bearing Pullers
The right puller depends on how the bearing is installed and what access you have to its inner or outer race.
- 2-jaw pullers: Two opposing jaws grip the outer ring of a bearing or hub. Best for applications with good access to the outside of the component being removed.
- 3-jaw pullers: Three jaws provide more stable, centred pulling force. Preferred for larger bearings and components where equal load distribution across the race matters.
- Blind hole / internal pullers: Expand inside a bore to grip the inner race or housing bore directly. Essential for bearings pressed into a blind housing where external grip is not possible.
- Slide hammer pullers: Used in confined spaces or on light bearings where a screw-type puller cannot be positioned effectively.
- Hydraulic bearing pullers: Hydraulic ram provides high extraction force for large, heavy-duty bearings. Common in plant maintenance on conveyor drives, large motors, and gearboxes.
Selecting the Right Puller
Match the puller jaw spread and reach to the bearing or component you are removing. A puller that is too small will not grip properly; one that is too large is awkward to control. For regular maintenance across mixed bearing sizes, a puller set with interchangeable jaws covers most situations efficiently. Heavy-duty plant maintenance requiring consistent high-force extraction warrants a dedicated hydraulic puller rather than a mechanical screw type.
Safe Use of Bearing Pullers
Always ensure the puller jaws are fully engaged behind the component before applying load — a jaw that slips under load can cause serious injury or damage to the workpiece. Apply pulling force gradually and evenly. If a bearing will not shift with moderate force, check for retaining rings, locknuts, or interference fits that have not been fully released before increasing load. Never exceed the puller's rated capacity.
Puller Sets vs Individual Pullers
For general workshop use, a puller set provides the best value — multiple jaw sizes and extensions in a single kit covers the majority of bearing sizes encountered in typical maintenance work. Individual pullers are preferred when a specific bearing is changed repeatedly and a dedicated tool is more efficient than configuring a set each time. If you need advice on which puller suits your application, contact our team at AIMS Industrial.