Product Overview: F 217 Four-Bolt Square Flange Housing
The F 217 is a robust and widely used bearing housing unit, an essential component in our F 200 Series of flange housings. Specifically designed to support an 85mm shaft diameter insert bearing, this four-bolt square flange unit provides a secure and stable mounting solution on flat surfaces. Constructed from high-grade cast iron, the F 217 housing is built to withstand demanding industrial environments, ensuring reliable performance and longevity for your machinery.
As a key part of our Bearing Housing collection, the F 217 simplifies the process of mounting bearings, providing rigid support and maintaining shaft alignment. It is commonly paired with an insert bearing such as the UC 217 to create a complete mounted bearing assembly. This unit is ideal for applications requiring straightforward installation and dependable operation in various industries.
Key Features of the F 217 Housing
- Four-Bolt Mounting: The square flange with four mounting holes ensures a very secure and rigid attachment to machine frames or surfaces.
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Manufactured from high-strength cast iron for excellent durability, vibration damping, and load-bearing capacity.
- Relubrication Facility: Equipped with a grease nipple, allowing for easy and convenient relubrication to extend the service life of the insert bearing.
- Standardized Dimensions: Built to industry-standard dimensions for interchangeability with other manufacturers' F 200 series housings.
- Versatile Compatibility: Designed to be fitted with various types of 85mm insert bearings, providing flexibility in application design.
- Simplified Assembly: Facilitates easy installation and replacement of bearings, reducing machinery downtime and maintenance complexity.
Common Applications
- Conveyor Systems: Provides secure support for conveyor rollers and drive shafts, ensuring smooth material handling.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used extensively in equipment like combines, balers, and seeders for reliable shaft support in rugged conditions.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Offers stable mounting for fan shafts, contributing to balanced and efficient operation.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in processing and packaging lines where reliable and cleanable components are necessary.
- Construction Equipment: Applied in various light to medium-duty construction machinery for supporting rotating components.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Ensures precise alignment and support for rollers and shafts in high-speed applications.
- Mining and Quarrying: Used in auxiliary equipment and conveyors where robust housing is required.
Benefits of Using the F 217 Housing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: The rigid four-bolt design minimizes vibration and maintains shaft alignment, reducing wear on other components.
- Increased Operational Life: Proper support and the ability to relubricate the bearing lead to a longer service life for the entire assembly.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and reliable mounting solution at an economical price point, lowering total ownership costs.
- Reduced Maintenance Time: The design allows for quick and easy replacement of the insert bearing without needing to dismount the entire housing.
- Versatile Industrial Use: Its standard design makes it suitable for a wide array of machinery across numerous sectors.
- Improved Safety: Securely bolts to machine frames, preventing movement and ensuring stable operation of rotating shafts.
