Product Overview: The P 204 Pillow Block Bearing Housing
The P 204 is a robust and widely used pillow block housing unit, an essential component in our Bearing Housing collection. As part of the popular P 200 Series, this housing is designed to be paired with a compatible insert bearing, most commonly the UC 204, to support a rotating 20mm diameter shaft. Manufactured from high-strength cast iron, the P 204 provides a reliable and rigid mounting solution for a vast range of industrial and agricultural applications. Its two-bolt base design allows for simple and secure installation on flat surfaces.
This housing unit features a spherical inner surface that allows the inserted bearing to make initial self-alignments, compensating for any minor shaft-to-housing misalignment. A built-in grease nipple facilitates easy relubrication, ensuring a long and trouble-free service life for the bearing. As a leading supplier of industrial mechanical parts, we ensure our P 204 housings meet industry standards for interchangeability and performance.
Key Features of the P 204 Housing
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Provides high strength and rigidity for secure shaft support.
- Two-Bolt Mounting: Simplifies the installation process on any flat surface, ensuring stability.
- Spherical Bearing Seat: Accommodates initial static misalignment of the shaft, reducing stress on the bearing.
- Relubrication Facility: Equipped with a grease nipple for convenient and periodic maintenance, extending bearing life.
- Standardized Dimensions: Designed to be fully interchangeable with other manufacturers' P 204 series housings.
- Compatibility: Perfectly suited for use with 204 series insert bearings, such as the UC 204.
Common Applications of P 204 Housings
- Conveyor Systems: Provides essential support for rollers and drive shafts in material handling equipment.
- Agricultural Machinery: Widely used in harvesters, seeders, and other farm implements requiring robust shaft mounting.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in food-grade applications where reliable and maintainable bearing units are necessary.
- Packaging Equipment: Ensures smooth operation in various automated packaging machines.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Offers stable support for fan shafts, minimizing vibration and enhancing performance.
- Textile Machinery: Used in looms and spinning machines to support rotating components.
- Construction Equipment: Found in light-duty construction machinery and support equipment.
Benefits of Using the P 204 Housing
- Simplified Installation: The mounted unit design eliminates the need for complex housing fabrication.
- Enhanced Reliability: Provides a secure and stable base for the insert bearing, improving the overall reliability of the machinery.
- Reduced Maintenance Time: The integrated grease fitting makes lubrication quick and easy, minimizing downtime.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a complete, affordable mounting system when combined with an insert bearing.
- Improved Service Life: Protects the bearing from contaminants and structural stress, extending its operational lifespan.
- Versatile Use: Its standard design makes it a versatile choice for new projects and as a replacement part in existing machinery.