Product Overview: UK 216 Tapered Bore Insert Bearing
The UK 216 is a high-performance insert bearing featuring a tapered bore, designed for secure mounting on cylindrical shafts using a compatible adapter sleeve, such as the H 2316. With an effective shaft diameter of 75mm, an outer diameter of 140mm, and an inner ring width of 82.6mm, this bearing is built for robust applications. As a key component in our UK 200 Series, it belongs to our extensive line of Insert Ball Bearings.
The UK 216's primary advantage is its spherical outer ring, which allows it to be mounted in various bearing housings (e.g., pillow block, flange) and to accommodate initial static misalignment. The adapter sleeve mounting provides a strong, concentric grip on the shaft, making it superior for applications with higher speeds or heavier loads compared to set screw locking types. Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel, the UK 216 ensures durability and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features of the UK 216 Bearing
- Tapered Bore Design: Enables mounting on an adapter sleeve for a secure, 360-degree grip on the shaft.
- Spherical Outer Ring: Compensates for static angular misalignment when installed in a corresponding housing.
- Adapter Sleeve Mounting: Provides excellent concentricity and is suitable for shafts that may be slightly undersized.
- Relubrication Capability: Features a lubrication groove and hole in the outer ring to facilitate easy maintenance and extend service life.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality bearing steel for superior strength and resistance to wear and fatigue.
- Versatile Compatibility: Designed to fit standard industrial bearing housings, offering flexibility in machine design and repair.
Common Applications
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for use in harvesters, combines, and tillage equipment where robust and reliable mounting is crucial.
- Conveyor Systems: Provides dependable support for rollers and pulleys in material handling systems.
- Construction Equipment: Used in mixers, compactors, and other heavy-duty machinery.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures stable shaft support in air handling units, even under high-speed conditions.
- Textile Machinery: Suitable for applications requiring precise and secure shaft location.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Can be used in machinery where reliable, heavy-duty performance is required.
- Packaging Machinery: Offers consistent performance in automated packaging lines.
Benefits of Using the UK 216 Bearing
- Enhanced Shaft Grip: The adapter sleeve provides a powerful and uniform clamping force, preventing slippage on the shaft.
- Accommodates Misalignment: Reduces stress on the bearing and shaft by compensating for initial mounting inaccuracies.
- Easy Installation and Removal: The adapter sleeve mechanism simplifies the process of mounting and dismounting the bearing.
- Increased Reliability: Secure mounting reduces vibration and noise, leading to smoother operation and a longer machine lifespan.
- Suitable for Commercial Shafting: Can be mounted effectively on standard commercial shafts without the need for special shoulders or undercuts.
- Improved Load Distribution: The concentric fit ensures even load distribution across the bearing, enhancing its service life under heavy loads.
