Product Overview: The UC 217 Insert Ball Bearing
The UC 217 Insert Ball Bearing is a robust and highly versatile component, part of our comprehensive UC 200 Series and overall UC Series of Insert Ball Bearings. Specifically designed for applications requiring high reliability and ease of installation, the UC 217 bearing is typically housed within various types of Bearing Housing units, such as pillow blocks or flange units. With precise dimensions of 85mm Bore Diameter, 150mm Outer Diameter, and 82.6mm Thickness, this bearing is engineered to accommodate moderate radial and axial loads, making it a staple in demanding industrial and agricultural environments.
Its unique construction features an extended inner ring, which often incorporates grub screws or an eccentric locking collar, allowing for secure and straightforward mounting onto a shaft. The spherical outer diameter of the bearing is designed to fit into a correspondingly shaped housing, enabling a degree of self-alignment to compensate for initial misalignment or shaft deflection, thus reducing stress on the bearing and enhancing overall machinery lifespan. As a leading supplier of industrial bearings, we ensure our UC 217 bearings meet stringent quality standards for consistent performance and long-term durability.
Key Features of the UC 217 Bearing
- Extended Inner Ring: Provides additional shaft support and allows for secure locking mechanisms like grub screws or eccentric collars, simplifying installation.
- Spherical Outer Diameter: Designed to fit into matching housings, enabling inherent self-alignment to compensate for static initial misalignment.
- Integrated Sealing: Equipped with contact seals to protect the bearing from contaminants such as dust, dirt, and moisture, extending service life in harsh environments.
- Pre-Lubricated: Often supplied pre-lubricated with high-quality grease, ensuring immediate operation and reducing initial maintenance requirements.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel for excellent durability, wear resistance, and reliable performance under varying load conditions.
- Ease of Replacement: Designed for straightforward mounting and dismounting, which significantly reduces downtime during maintenance.
Common Applications of UC 217 Bearings
- Conveyor Systems: Widely used in bulk material handling, packaging lines, and assembly conveyors due to their robust design and ability to handle misalignment.
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for farm equipment such as harvesters, seeders, and tillage machinery, where exposure to dirt and moisture is common.
- Textile Machinery: Supports rotating components in looms, spinning machines, and other textile processing equipment, ensuring smooth operation.
- Food Processing Equipment: Applicable in machinery for sorting, washing, and packaging food products, especially with appropriate housing materials.
- Fans and Blowers: Provides reliable support for fan shafts, accommodating potential shaft deflection and reducing vibration.
- Material Handling Equipment: Used in forklifts, lift tables, and other lifting apparatus where dependable rotational support is crucial.
- Construction Equipment: Found in various light to medium construction machines, enduring demanding working conditions.
Benefits of Using the UC 217 Bearing
- Simplified Mounting: The extended inner ring and common locking methods make installation quick and easy, saving time and labor costs.
- Enhanced Protection: Integrated seals provide superior protection against ingress of contaminants, ensuring longer bearing life and less frequent replacement.
- Accommodation of Misalignment: The self-aligning capability of the bearing and housing combination helps prevent premature wear caused by shaft or housing misalignment.
- Reduced Maintenance: Robust design and effective sealing lead to reduced lubrication intervals and lower overall maintenance expenditure.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and efficient solution for rotary applications, delivering long-term value and operational reliability.
- Versatile Performance: Suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries, providing adaptable and consistent performance.
