Product Overview: The UK 217 Tapered Bore Insert Ball Bearing
The UK 217 bearing is a specialized and highly adaptable component within our UK Series of Insert Ball Bearings. Designed with a tapered bore, this bearing is primarily intended for mounting on a straight or stepped shaft using an adapter sleeve, such as the compatible H 2317 adapter sleeve. This method of mounting ensures a secure and concentric fit, making the UK 217 ideal for applications requiring robust shaft support and easy installation or removal.
Measuring with a nominal bore diameter of 75mm (when used with an appropriate adapter sleeve), an outer diameter of 150mm, and a thickness of 54mm, the UK 217 is engineered for reliable performance in diverse industrial environments. Its design allows it to accommodate initial misalignment and handle radial and axial loads effectively. As a key component for industrial machinery, the UK 217 contributes to enhanced operational efficiency and extended service life across various applications.
Key Features of the UK 217 Bearing
- Tapered Bore Design: Specifically engineered for mounting with an adapter sleeve, ensuring a tight, concentric fit on the shaft.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured from high-quality bearing steel for excellent durability and resistance to wear, even under demanding conditions.
- Ease of Mounting & Dismounting: The adapter sleeve system simplifies installation and removal, reducing maintenance time and effort.
- Accommodates Initial Misalignment: Capable of compensating for minor initial shaft or housing misalignments, enhancing operational stability.
- Integrated Sealing Options: Often equipped with effective seals to protect against contaminants, extending bearing life.
- Versatile Load Handling: Designed to carry substantial radial loads and moderate axial loads in both directions.
Applications of UK 217 Bearings
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable support for rollers and idlers in various material handling applications, ensuring smooth operation.
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for farm equipment like harvesters, seeders, and tillage machinery where robust and easily maintainable bearings are crucial.
- Textile Machinery: Used in spinning and weaving machines to support rotating components, contributing to consistent production.
- Fans and Blowers: Supports impellers and shafts, ensuring stable and efficient air movement in industrial ventilation systems.
- General Industrial Machinery: Found in a wide array of equipment including packaging machines, woodworking machinery, and food processing lines.
- Construction Equipment: Applied in certain types of construction machinery where easy replacement and dependable performance are needed.
- Pumps: Provides rotational support for pump shafts, ensuring reliable fluid transfer in industrial processes.
Benefits of Using the UK 217 Bearing
- Secure Shaft Attachment: The tapered bore and adapter sleeve system provide a very secure grip on the shaft, preventing slippage and fretting corrosion.
- Simplified Maintenance: The ability to easily mount and dismount the bearing reduces downtime during repair or replacement operations.
- Enhanced Reliability: Its robust design and effective sealing contribute to a longer operational life and consistent performance.
- Cost-Effective Operation: By preventing premature wear and simplifying maintenance, the UK 217 helps reduce overall operational and replacement costs.
- Improved Performance: Ensures smooth rotation and efficient power transmission even when shaft conditions are less than ideal.
- Adaptability: Can be used on either stepped or plain shafts, offering flexibility in design and application.
