Product Overview: The UK 218 Insert Ball Bearing with Adapter Sleeve
The UK 218 bearing is a robust and versatile component from our renowned UK 200 Series and an integral part of our Insert Ball Bearings collection. Designed for applications requiring easy mounting and reliable performance, this bearing is specifically engineered to be mounted onto a plain shaft using a corresponding adapter sleeve, typically the H 318. Its dimensions are a bore diameter of 85mm, an outer diameter of 150mm, and a thickness of 82.6mm.
Known for their spherical outer ring, UK series bearings are perfectly suited for use in bearing housings, compensating for initial misalignment and ensuring smooth operation. Our UK 218 bearings are manufactured to high industrial standards, providing exceptional durability and performance in demanding environments. They are a preferred choice for various industrial machinery due to their adaptability and robust construction. Explore our full range of UK Series bearings and compatible adapter sleeves for your industrial needs.
Features of the UK 218 Bearing
- Tapered Bore Design: Specifically designed for mounting with an adapter sleeve (like the H 318) onto plain shafts, ensuring a secure fit.
- Spherical Outer Ring: Allows for initial misalignment compensation when mounted in appropriate bearing housings, reducing stress on the shaft and bearing.
- Wide Inner Ring: Provides increased stability and a larger surface area for shaft contact, enhancing load distribution.
- High-Quality Steel Construction: Manufactured from durable bearing steel for excellent wear resistance and long service life.
- Reliable Performance: Engineered for smooth and efficient operation in various industrial applications.
- Easy Installation: The adapter sleeve mounting simplifies installation and removal, reducing maintenance time.
Applications of UK 218 Bearings
- Conveyor Systems: Widely used in material handling equipment where shafts require robust, self-aligning support.
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for farm equipment like tractors and harvesters, accommodating demanding and often misaligned conditions.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures reliable operation of rollers and shafts in textile processing.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides stable support for rotating components in ventilation systems.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for machinery that requires dependable rotational support in varying operational conditions.
- Packaging Machinery: Utilized for precise and smooth movement of components in automated packaging lines.
- Pumps: Offers reliable bearing support in various pump applications.
Benefits of Using the UK 218 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Compensates for misalignment, reducing undue stress on the shaft and adjacent components, leading to fewer breakdowns.
- Extended Service Life: The robust design and ability to handle misalignment contribute to a longer operational lifespan for both the bearing and the machinery.
- Reduced Maintenance: Simplifies mounting and dismounting, and its durability reduces the frequency of repairs and replacements.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a durable and reliable bearing solution, minimizing downtime and overall operational costs.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a broad spectrum of industrial uses, making it a highly adaptable component.
- Optimal Performance: Designed to maintain efficient operation even under conditions where perfect alignment is challenging.
