A flange bearing comprises a housing having a body with a reinforcing member encased therein. The housing provides strength and resistance to stress fracturing without the use of heavy materials, such as cast iron, or the use of ribs and recesses which can harbor contaminates. The bearing is preferably lightweight and easily cleaned. Also, a leveler constructed in accordance with the present invention provides similar advantages.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of copending application Ser. No. 09/427,281, filed Oct. 26, 1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,493,939, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/172,803, filed Oct. 14, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,971,618, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/655,040, filed May 26, 1996, now abandoned.
