Product Overview: The FC 212 Flange Cartridge Unit
The FC 212 Flange Cartridge Unit is a robust and versatile bearing housing designed for secure and stable mounting in a wide array of industrial applications. This unit is engineered to accommodate a 60mm shaft diameter, making it a critical component for various types of machinery requiring reliable rotational support. As a key part of our comprehensive FC 200 Series and overall FC Series Bearing Housing range, the FC 212 features a sturdy cast iron construction and a four-bolt mounting design, which ensures strong and stable support while also facilitating easy installation and alignment for rotating shafts.
Typically, the FC 212 houses an UC 212 insert ball bearing, which is known for its reliability and efficiency. This combination provides a complete unit that is often pre-lubricated and sealed, offering excellent protection against dust, dirt, and moisture. The design allows for inherent misalignment compensation, crucial in environments where perfect shaft alignment may be difficult to maintain, ensuring smooth operation and extended service life for your equipment.
Key Features of the FC 212 Flange Cartridge Unit
- Robust Cast Iron Housing: Provides exceptional strength and durability, capable of withstanding heavy loads and harsh operating conditions.
- Four-Bolt Mounting Design: Ensures secure and stable attachment to machinery frames, distributing load evenly for enhanced reliability.
- Accommodates 60mm Shafts: Precisely designed to fit shafts with a 60mm diameter, common in many industrial setups.
- Integrated Insert Bearing: Houses a standard insert ball bearing, typically an UC 212, for optimal rotational performance.
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical outer diameter of the insert bearing allows for self-alignment, reducing stress from shaft misalignments.
- Sealed and Pre-lubricated: The enclosed design protects the internal bearing from contaminants and reduces maintenance requirements.
- Easy Installation: The unitized design simplifies mounting and replacement procedures, saving time and labor.
Common Applications of FC 212 Flange Bearing Units
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for supporting conveyor rollers and drive shafts, accommodating potential frame distortion.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in various farm equipment such as harvesters, seeders, and tillage machinery.
- Material Handling Equipment: Essential in systems like stackers, hoists, and automated guided vehicles.
- Ventilation Systems: Supports shafts in industrial fans, blowers, and air handling units.
- Textile Machinery: Provides reliable support for rollers and spindles where smooth operation is critical.
- Packaging Machinery: Ensures precise movement and operation in various packaging lines.
- General Industrial Machinery: Applicable across a broad spectrum of equipment in manufacturing, mining, and construction sectors.
Benefits of Using the FC 212 Flange Cartridge Unit
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Provides stable and accurate rotational support, minimizing wear on associated components.
- Extended Service Life: Durable construction and protective sealing contribute to longer operational life even in challenging environments.
- Reduced Maintenance: Pre-lubricated and sealed bearings decrease the need for frequent lubrication, lowering maintenance costs.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a reliable and efficient bearing solution that contributes to overall operational savings.
- Improved Performance: Self-aligning capabilities ensure smooth and efficient operation, reducing friction and energy consumption.
- Versatile Use: Adaptable to numerous industrial applications due to its standardized dimensions and robust design.
