Product Overview: The FC 210 Cartridge Flange Unit
The FC 210 is a robust, high-quality cast iron cartridge flange unit, specifically engineered to house a 50mm shaft insert bearing, most commonly the UC 210. As a key component in our Bearing Housing category, this unit provides secure and reliable support for rotating shafts. Its distinctive circular cartridge shape is designed for precision mounting into pre-bored machine frames, making it an ideal solution for applications where the bearing must be fitted from the side. The solid cast iron construction ensures durability and excellent vibration damping properties.
Part of the versatile FC 200 Series, the FC 210 housing is equipped with a grease nipple, allowing for convenient relubrication to extend the service life of the enclosed bearing. This feature is crucial for maintaining performance in demanding industrial environments. These units are essential for creating simplified, effective, and easily maintainable bearing arrangements in a wide array of machinery.
Key Features of the FC 210 Housing
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Offers high strength, rigidity, and excellent vibration absorption for stable operation.
- Cartridge Design: Features a cylindrical outer surface for straightforward press-fitting or slide-fitting into machine housing bores.
- Accommodates 50mm Shafts: Perfectly paired with 210 series insert bearings, such as the UC 210, for a 50mm shaft diameter.
- Relubrication Facility: Includes a pre-installed grease nipple for easy and regular maintenance, ensuring long bearing life.
- Secure Mounting: The round flange provides a stable base once installed, ensuring the bearing remains securely in place.
- Simplified Installation: Allows for quick and precise mounting, reducing assembly time and complexity.
Common Applications of FC 210 Units
- Conveyor Systems: Used to support rollers and drive shafts, ensuring smooth material flow.
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for implements like combines, balers, and seeders that require robust shaft support.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides rigid support for fan shafts, minimizing vibration and noise.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in mixers, bottling lines, and packaging equipment.
- Textile Machinery: Ensures reliable operation of rollers and shafts in looms and spinning machines.
- Packaging Equipment: Critical for moving parts in cartoners, wrappers, and palletizers.
- Material Handling Systems: Supports shafts in various lifting and moving equipment.
Benefits of Using the FC 210
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Provides a protected and stable environment for the insert bearing, reducing the risk of premature failure.
- Extended Service Life: The robust housing protects the bearing from contaminants and impact, while the relubrication feature ensures optimal performance.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Simplifies the process of bearing replacement and lubrication, leading to lower downtime and labor costs.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Secure shaft support minimizes vibration and power loss, contributing to smoother and more efficient machine operation.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Offers an economical and straightforward method for mounting bearings without the need for complex in-frame machining.
- Versatile Integration: The standardized cartridge design allows for easy integration into a wide variety of machine designs.
