Product Overview: The UK 206 Adapter Sleeve
The UK 206 adapter sleeve is a crucial component designed for securely mounting spherical roller bearings and other bearings with a tapered bore onto cylindrical shafts. As part of our comprehensive UK 200 Series and overall Adapter Sleeves range, the UK 206 provides a simple yet highly effective method for precise bearing installation without the need for machining a taper onto the shaft. It features a bore diameter of 30 mm, suitable for standard cylindrical shafts, an outer diameter of 37 mm at its largest tapered section, and a width of 42 mm. This sleeve is commonly used in conjunction with a compatible lock nut (KM 06) and lock washer (MB 06) to ensure the bearing is firmly seated and prevented from loosening, even under demanding operational conditions. Its robust construction ensures long-lasting performance and reliability in a variety of industrial applications.
Key Features of the UK 206 Adapter Sleeve
- Secure Tapered Mounting: Designed to mount bearings with tapered bores onto cylindrical shafts, ensuring a firm and precise fit.
- Easy Installation & Removal: Simplifies the mounting and dismounting process of bearings, reducing downtime and labor costs.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Eliminates the need for costly machining of tapered shafts, offering a practical alternative.
- High-Strength Material: Manufactured from high-quality steel for excellent durability and resistance to wear.
- Standardized Dimensions: Conforms to industry standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of bearings and shafts.
- Versatile Compatibility: Ideal for use with Spherical Roller Bearings and other tapered bore bearing types.
- Reusable Component: Can be used multiple times, contributing to cost efficiency over the lifespan of machinery.
Common Applications of UK 206 Adapter Sleeves
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable mounting for bearings in material handling equipment where shafts are typically cylindrical.
- Industrial Fans & Blowers: Ensures stable operation of rotating components in ventilation systems.
- Textile Machinery: Used for precise bearing installation in machines requiring smooth and consistent operation.
- Paper & Pulp Mills: Essential for supporting heavy loads and continuous operation in challenging environments.
- Agricultural Equipment: Facilitates robust bearing assemblies in machinery exposed to diverse working conditions.
- Mining & Construction Machinery: Offers durable mounting solutions for critical rotating parts in heavy-duty applications.
- Rolling Mills: Supports bearings in high-load, high-temperature environments.
- General Industrial Machinery: Applicable across a broad spectrum of equipment where tapered bore bearings are mounted on cylindrical shafts.
Benefits of Using the UK 206 Adapter Sleeve
- Enhanced Bearing Life: Proper mounting ensures optimal load distribution, preventing premature wear and extending the operational life of the bearing.
- Reduced Maintenance: Simplifies bearing replacement and reduces the frequency of component failures due to improper fitting.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: A secure and precise fit contributes to smoother machinery operation and reduced friction.
- Increased Machine Reliability: Minimizes the risk of bearing displacement or failure, leading to fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Design Flexibility: Allows engineers to utilize readily available cylindrical shafts, simplifying machine design and construction.
- Cost Savings: Avoids expensive shaft modifications and reduces assembly time, offering significant economic advantages.
- Vibration Reduction: A tight fit helps to absorb vibrations, leading to quieter operation and less stress on surrounding components.
