Product Overview: The F 216 Four-Bolt Square Flange Housing
The F 216 is a robust and reliable four-bolt square flange housing unit, an essential component in our F 200 Series of Bearing Housings. Specifically designed to accommodate insert bearings for an 80mm shaft, this housing provides a secure and stable mounting solution for a wide range of industrial applications. Its square shape and four mounting holes ensure a strong, rigid connection to machine frames and surfaces, making it ideal for applications requiring high stability and load support.
Constructed from high-quality cast iron, the F 216 housing is built to withstand demanding operational conditions, offering excellent durability and vibration damping. It is typically paired with an insert bearing such as the UC 216 to create a complete mounted bearing unit. This combination simplifies installation, accommodates initial shaft misalignment, and allows for easy maintenance through its integrated grease nipple for relubrication. Explore our full range of F Series flange housings to find the perfect solution for your machinery.
Key Features of the F 216 Housing
- Four-Bolt Mounting: The square flange with four bolt holes provides a highly secure and rigid mounting on any flat surface.
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Manufactured from high-strength cast iron for exceptional durability, rigidity, and resistance to shock loads.
- Relubrication Capability: Equipped with a grease nipple, allowing for easy and periodic relubrication to extend the service life of the housed bearing.
- Compatibility: Designed for use with 80mm shaft insert bearings, such as those from the UC, UK, and SA series.
- Simplified Installation: Provides a straightforward and effective method for mounting bearings, reducing assembly time and complexity.
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical outer surface of the compatible insert bearing allows the housing to accommodate initial static misalignment of the shaft.
Common Applications of F 216 Housings
- Conveyor Systems: Used to support conveyor rollers and drive shafts, providing a stable foundation for continuous operation.
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for implements like cultivators, seeders, and harvesters that operate in rugged environments.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides secure support for fan shafts, ensuring smooth and balanced rotation.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for mounting bearings in mixers, sorters, and packaging equipment.
- Construction Equipment: Employed in cement mixers, screening machines, and other heavy-duty machinery.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures stable operation of rollers and shafts in weaving, spinning, and finishing machines.
- Mining and Quarrying: Provides robust support for bearings in crushers, vibrating screens, and material handling equipment.
Benefits of Using the F 216 Housing
- Enhanced Machine Stability: The four-bolt design ensures a firm and vibration-resistant mounting, improving overall machine performance.
- Extended Bearing Life: Protects the insert bearing from contaminants and provides a solid, aligned support structure, reducing wear and tear.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Easy relubrication and simple replacement of the insert bearing minimize downtime and maintenance expenses.
- Versatile and Cost-Effective: Offers a practical and economical solution for mounting bearings across numerous industrial sectors.
- Improved Operational Reliability: The sturdy construction and secure mounting contribute to more reliable and consistent machinery operation.
- Ease of Assembly: The housing unit simplifies the design and assembly of machinery by providing a pre-engineered mounting solution.
