Product Overview: FC 214 Flange Cartridge Unit
The FC 214 Flange Cartridge Unit is a robust and reliable mounted bearing housing designed for heavy-duty industrial applications. As a crucial component within the FC 200 Series and part of our comprehensive FC Series Bearing Housing range, this unit is specifically engineered to accommodate a UC 214 insert ball bearing with a 70mm bore. Its design ensures stable and secure mounting to machinery frames or walls, providing excellent support for rotating shafts and helping to maintain optimal alignment.
Crafted from high-quality cast iron, the FC 214 unit offers exceptional durability and resistance to operational stresses, making it suitable for demanding environments. These units are integral to systems requiring reliable shaft support, reducing vibration and ensuring smooth power transmission. Our selection of insert ball bearings and compatible housings ensures that you find the perfect mechanical parts to enhance the performance and longevity of your industrial machinery.
Key Features of the FC 214 Unit
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Provides superior strength and resistance to impact and corrosion, ensuring long service life.
- Secure Mounting Design: Features four bolt holes for rigid and stable attachment to flat surfaces.
- Accommodates UC 214 Bearing: Precisely designed to house a standard 70mm bore insert ball bearing, ensuring a perfect fit.
- Re-lubrication Capability: Equipped with a grease fitting for easy re-lubrication, extending bearing life and reducing friction.
- Enhanced Stability: Minimizes shaft deflection and vibration, contributing to smoother and quieter operation.
- Standardized Dimensions: Manufactured to industry standards for interchangeability and ease of replacement.
Common Applications of FC 214 Units
- Conveyor Systems: Provides robust support for conveyor rollers and drive shafts in material handling.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in various farm equipment for reliable shaft mounting in demanding outdoor conditions.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures smooth operation of rollers and spindles, accommodating high speeds and continuous use.
- Industrial Fans & Blowers: Supports fan shafts, contributing to balanced rotation and reduced noise.
- Packaging Equipment: Essential for supporting moving parts in automated packaging lines.
- Food Processing Equipment: Utilized in machinery where stable and hygienic shaft support is critical.
- Mining & Construction Equipment: Withstands harsh environments, providing durable support for heavy-duty operations.
- Woodworking Machinery: Supports rotating components in saws, planers, and other processing equipment.
Benefits of Using the FC 214 Unit
- Simplified Installation: Its pre-assembled design and bolt-down configuration make mounting quick and easy.
- Extended Bearing Life: Protects the insert bearing from external contaminants and provides proper alignment, maximizing its operational life.
- Reduced Maintenance Needs: Robust construction and re-lubrication features lead to less frequent repairs and replacements.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Stable shaft support reduces energy loss due to friction and minimizes downtime.
- Versatile Use: Adaptable to a wide array of industrial sectors and machinery types requiring fixed shaft support.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and reliable solution for shaft support, contributing to lower overall operational costs.
