Product Overview: The FC 209 Circular Flange Housing
The FC 209 is a robust four-bolt circular flange housing unit, an essential component for mounting insert bearings onto flat surfaces. As part of our FC 200 Series, this unit is manufactured from high-grade cast iron, providing excellent rigidity and vibration damping. It is specifically designed to house a 45mm shaft insert bearing, such as the popular UC 209 or UK 209. The circular design and four-bolt mounting pattern ensure a secure and stable installation, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial applications. This housing simplifies machine design and assembly by combining the bearing and its mounting into a single, reliable unit. Explore our full range of Bearing Housings to find the perfect solution for your needs.
Key Features of the FC 209 Housing
- Four-Bolt Mounting: Provides a strong and secure attachment to machine frames and surfaces, distributing load evenly.
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Offers high strength, durability, and effective vibration absorption for stable operation.
- Relubrication Facility: Typically equipped with a grease nipple, allowing for easy and periodic lubrication to extend the service life of the insert bearing.
- Standardized Dimensions: Manufactured to industry-standard dimensions for full interchangeability with other FC 209 units.
- Circular Flange Design: Ideal for applications where mounting space is circular or where this shape provides optimal alignment and support.
- Compatibility: Designed for use with standard 45mm bore insert ball bearings, offering flexibility in bearing selection.
Common Applications
- Conveyor Systems: Used to support conveyor rollers and drive shafts, ensuring smooth material flow.
- Agricultural Machinery: Found in equipment like combines, balers, and seeders where robust shaft support is crucial.
- Industrial Fans & Blowers: Provides stable mounting for fan shafts, minimizing vibration and noise.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in processing lines, mixers, and packaging machinery.
- Textile Equipment: Ensures reliable operation of rollers and shafts in spinning and weaving machines.
- Construction Equipment: Applied in light-duty construction machinery for supporting rotating components.
- Packaging Machinery: Offers a dependable mounting solution for rollers and shafts in automated packaging systems.
Benefits of Using the FC 209 Housing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: The rigid construction protects the insert bearing from external damage and misalignment, leading to fewer breakdowns.
- Simplified Installation: The integrated housing design makes mounting bearings quick and straightforward, reducing assembly time.
- Extended Bearing Life: Proper support and the ability to relubricate help maximize the operational lifespan of the installed bearing.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides an economical and efficient method for bearing mounting compared to custom-machined housings.
- Improved Operational Safety: Securely contains the rotating bearing, contributing to a safer working environment.
- Versatile Application: Its standard design makes it suitable for a broad spectrum of industrial and commercial equipment.
