Product Overview: The FL 207 Flange Bearing Unit
The FL 207 flange bearing unit is a highly robust and versatile component, prominently featured within our comprehensive FL 200 Series of Bearing Housings. Designed with a two-bolt oval flange, this unit provides a secure and stable mounting solution for applications requiring shaft support and alignment. It is specifically engineered to accommodate standard insert ball bearings from the UC 200 Series or UK 200 Series, such as the compatible UC 207 or UK 207 bearing, allowing for simple installation and effective protection of the rotating element.
As a leading provider of industrial bearings and mechanical parts, we ensure that our FL 207 units are manufactured from high-quality materials, typically robust cast iron, to deliver exceptional durability and performance in demanding industrial environments. The design of the FL 207 facilitates easy maintenance and bearing replacement, making it an economical choice for various machinery setups. Its compact yet sturdy construction makes it an indispensable component for optimizing operational efficiency and extending the service life of rotating machinery.
Features of the FL 207 Flange Unit
- Two-Bolt Oval Flange Design: Simplifies mounting on surfaces with a two-bolt pattern, providing a stable and secure attachment.
- Robust Cast Iron Construction: Offers excellent strength, rigidity, and resistance to impact and vibration, ensuring long-term reliability.
- Designed for Insert Bearings: Perfectly houses insert ball bearings (like the UC 207), allowing for angular misalignment compensation and easy interchangeability.
- Integrated Lubrication System: Often includes grease fittings for convenient re-lubrication, extending bearing life.
- Shaft Protection: Helps to protect the internal bearing from dust, dirt, and moisture, enhancing its operational lifespan.
- Versatile Mounting: Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications where a compact and strong bearing point is needed.
Applications of FL 207 Flange Bearing Units
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable support for conveyor rollers and drive shafts, ensuring smooth material flow.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in farm equipment like harvesters, seeders, and tillage machinery where robust shaft support is critical.
- Textile Machinery: Supports various rotating components, maintaining stable operation in spinning, weaving, and finishing processes.
- Food Processing Equipment: Applicable in machinery for mixing, conveying, and packaging food products, often in environments requiring regular washdowns.
- Packaging Machinery: Essential for the smooth operation of rollers, belts, and other moving parts in automated packaging lines.
- Ventilation Systems: Supports fan and blower shafts, ensuring quiet and efficient air movement.
- Woodworking Equipment: Utilized in saws, sanders, and other machinery to provide durable support for rotating cutters and shafts.
Benefits of Using the FL 207 Unit
- Simplified Installation: The pre-assembled unit and two-bolt design streamline the mounting process, reducing installation time and effort.
- Enhanced Bearing Protection: The housing safeguards the insert bearing from external contaminants, significantly extending its operational life.
- Improved Machine Reliability: Provides stable and durable support for shafts, minimizing vibration and contributing to overall machine uptime.
- Cost-Effective Maintenance: Facilitates easy replacement of the insert bearing, leading to reduced downtime and lower maintenance expenses.
- Space-Saving Design: Its compact profile makes it ideal for applications with limited mounting space without compromising on strength.
- Adaptable to Misalignment: When paired with a self-aligning insert bearing, it can accommodate initial shaft misalignment, preventing premature wear.
