Product Overview: The P 206 Pillow Block Bearing Housing
The P 206 is a robust and widely used pillow block housing unit, designed to provide reliable support for rotating shafts with a 30mm diameter. As a key component in our P 200 Series of Bearing Housings, the P 206 offers a straightforward and effective solution for mounting shafts parallel to the support surface. Constructed from high-strength cast iron, this housing is engineered for durability and stability in various industrial environments. It is designed to be used with a compatible 30mm bore Insert Ball Bearing, such as the UC 206, which can be easily fitted into the unit. The housing's spherical internal seat allows the insert bearing to accommodate initial static misalignment, simplifying installation and enhancing the operational life of the entire assembly.
Key Features of the P 206 Housing
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality cast iron for excellent strength, rigidity, and vibration damping.
- Two-Bolt Mounting: Features two bolt holes in the base for secure and easy mounting onto flat surfaces.
- Relubrication Capability: Equipped with a grease nipple (zerk fitting) to allow for convenient and periodic relubrication, extending the service life of the bearing.
- Self-Aligning Support: The spherical inner surface of the housing accommodates a spherical outer ring insert bearing, allowing for compensation of initial shaft misalignment.
- Shaft Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with 30mm diameter shafts and corresponding insert bearings (e.g., UC 206, UK 206).
- Solid Base Design: Provides a stable and solid foundation, ensuring reliable performance under moderate loads.
Common Applications for P 206 Units
Pillow block units like the P 206 are essential in a wide range of machinery and equipment, including:
- Conveyor Systems: Supporting rollers and drive shafts in belt, roller, and chain conveyor systems.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in implements such as combines, balers, and seeders where reliable shaft support is critical.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Found in processing lines, packaging machines, and bottling equipment.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Providing stable support for fan shafts in ventilation and air handling units.
- Packaging Equipment: Essential for the moving parts in wrapping, sealing, and labeling machinery.
- Textile Machinery: Supporting rollers and shafts in spinning, weaving, and finishing machines.
- Construction Equipment: Used in light-duty construction machinery for various rotating components.
Benefits of Using the P 206 Housing
- Simplified Installation: The mounted unit design eliminates the need for complex housing fabrication, saving time and reducing installation costs.
- Enhanced Reliability: Provides a secure and rigid support for the bearing, protecting it from operational stresses and extending its life.
- Improved Maintenance: The integrated grease nipple makes lubrication simple, helping to prevent premature bearing failure due to inadequate grease.
- Increased Versatility: Can be used with different types of insert bearings (e.g., set screw or adapter sleeve locking) to suit various application needs.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and economical method for supporting rotating shafts compared to custom-engineered solutions.
- Misalignment Tolerance: Helps prevent bearing damage and excessive wear caused by minor static misalignment between the shaft and the mounting structure.
