Product Overview: The FC 215 Circular Flange Cartridge Housing Unit
The FC 215 is a robust four-bolt circular flange cartridge housing unit, specifically designed to support insert bearings on a 75mm shaft. As a key component in our FC 200 Series of Bearing Housings, this unit provides a secure and stable mounting solution for various industrial and mechanical applications. The circular 'cartridge' design allows it to be fitted into a machine's framework, offering excellent rigidity and precise alignment.
Constructed from high-grade cast iron, the FC 215 housing is built for durability and longevity in demanding environments. It is designed to be paired with insert bearings, such as the UC 215, and typically features a grease nipple for easy relubrication, which helps extend the service life of the enclosed bearing. This housing is an essential part for creating reliable mounted bearing assemblies in a wide range of machinery.
Key Features of the FC 215 Housing
- Four-Bolt Circular Flange: Provides a strong, secure, and evenly distributed mounting force on machine surfaces.
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Offers high strength, rigidity, and vibration damping for stable operation.
- Cartridge Style Design: Allows for precise fitting into bored machine frames for optimal support.
- Relubrication Facility: Equipped with a grease nipple to allow for convenient maintenance and extend bearing life.
- Designed for 75mm Shafts: Perfectly accommodates 75mm insert bearings like the UC 215 and UK 215.
- Replaceable Bearing Insert: Enables easy and cost-effective replacement of the insert bearing without needing to replace the entire housing unit.
Common Applications
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for mounting conveyor rollers and drive shafts securely.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in equipment such as combines, balers, and seeders where robust support is critical.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in mixers, sorters, and packaging equipment.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides stable support for fan shafts, ensuring smooth and balanced rotation.
- Packaging and Bottling Plants: Essential for rollers and shafts in automated packaging lines.
- Textile Machinery: Supports rotating components in looms, spinning frames, and processing machines.
- Mining and Construction: Used in crushers, screens, and other heavy-duty equipment requiring durable bearing solutions.
Benefits of Using the FC 215 Housing
- Secure and Rigid Mounting: The four-bolt design ensures the bearing is held firmly in place, minimizing movement and vibration.
- Enhanced Machine Performance: Provides a solid foundation for the bearing, leading to smoother operation and improved reliability.
- Simplified Maintenance: The built-in grease fitting makes periodic lubrication straightforward, reducing downtime.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Using a standard housing and insert bearing is often more economical than designing a custom mounting solution.
- Increased Bearing Lifespan: Protects the bearing insert from external damage and contamination while ensuring proper alignment and support.
- Versatile Installation: The circular flange design is suitable for a wide array of industrial applications where a flush mount is required.
