Product Overview: P 208 Pillow Block Housing Unit
The P 208 is a robust and widely used two-bolt pillow block housing, designed to provide reliable support for rotating shafts with a diameter of 40mm. As a key component in our P 200 Series of Bearing Housings, it is engineered for applications requiring straightforward mounting on a flat surface. Constructed from high-strength cast iron, the P 208 housing is built to withstand heavy loads and dampen vibrations, ensuring the longevity and stability of your machinery. It is specifically designed to be paired with a compatible 40mm insert bearing, such as the UC 208, creating a complete mounted bearing solution that is easy to install, align, and maintain.
Key Features of the P 208 Housing
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Offers excellent strength, rigidity, and vibration damping for stable operation in demanding industrial environments.
- Two-Bolt Mounting Design: Simplifies the installation process, allowing for quick and secure attachment to any parallel surface.
- Relubrication Facility: Equipped with a grease nipple (zerk fitting) that allows for easy re-lubrication of the housed bearing, extending its service life.
- Self-Aligning Capability: When combined with a spherical outer diameter insert bearing (like the UC 208), the housing accommodates initial shaft misalignment, reducing stress on the bearing.
- Compatibility: Designed to house standard 40mm shaft insert ball bearings, most commonly from the UC 200 series.
- Interchangeability: Manufactured to industry-standard dimensions, making it a direct replacement for equivalent pillow block housings from other major brands.
Common Applications of P 208 Housings
- Conveyor Systems: Provides essential support for rollers and drive shafts in material handling equipment.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used extensively in combines, balers, and tillage equipment where robust shaft support is critical.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures stable rotation of fan shafts in HVAC systems and industrial ventilation units.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in food-grade applications where reliable and maintainable bearing units are required.
- Packaging and Printing Machinery: Supports rollers and shafts, contributing to precise and consistent machine operation.
- Construction Equipment: Found in mixers, crushers, and other heavy-duty machinery requiring durable bearing solutions.
- Textile Production: Used to support various rotating components in looms and spinning machines.
Benefits of Using the P 208 Housing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Provides a stable and secure foundation for bearings, minimizing shaft movement and reducing wear on other components.
- Simplified Installation and Maintenance: The two-bolt design and relubrication feature make installation and upkeep straightforward, reducing downtime.
- Extended Component Lifespan: Its rigid construction protects the insert bearing from external contaminants and excessive vibration.
- Cost-Effective Assembly: Offers an economical and efficient solution for creating a complete mounted bearing unit without the need for complex in-house fabrication.
- Versatile and Adaptable: Its standard design makes it suitable for a vast range of industrial and commercial applications.
- Improved Operational Safety: Securely mounting the shaft reduces the risk of mechanical failure and associated hazards.
