BEARING-MATE is an accessory for the secure, rapid and easy handling of medium-sized and large rolling bearings. It can also be used where bearings are heated prior to mounting. The tool comprises two handles and two steel strips. Turning the handles clamps the steel strips firmly on the outer ring of the rolling bearing. The compact packaging also includes two brackets. These are used on self-aligning ball bearings and spherical roller bearings in order to prevent tilting of the inner rings. The tool and bearing are carried either by two people or a crane. If two carrying slings are used, the rolling bearing can be rotated to any position when transported by crane. During heating on an induction heating device, the tool remains mounted on the bearing. The steel strips expand uniformly with the bearing. Optimum tension is thus maintained. Three tool sizes are matched to different bearing outside diameters. FAG Transport and Mounting Tool, Bearing-Mate, For Use With: Thermal Mounting Self-Aligning Ball Bearings and Spherical Roller Bearings, Specifications: 450 to 650 mm OD Bearing, 160 °C Operating