Product Overview: The UK 217 Tapered Bore Insert Bearing
The UK 217 is a robust and reliable insert bearing featuring a tapered bore, specifically designed for secure mounting onto shafts using an adapter sleeve. As a key component in our UK 200 Series, this bearing is engineered for demanding applications where a stronger shaft grip is required compared to standard set screw types. The UK 217 has a tapered bore of 85 mm, an outer diameter of 150 mm, and a width of 85 mm. It is typically mounted with an H 2317 adapter sleeve, making it suitable for an 80 mm shaft. The spherical outer surface allows it to accommodate initial static misalignment when installed in an appropriate housing, making it a versatile choice within our range of Insert Ball Bearings.
Features of the UK 217 Bearing
- Tapered Bore Design: Enables mounting with an adapter sleeve, providing a concentric, 360-degree grip on the shaft for high-speed and high-vibration applications.
- Spherical Outer Ring: Compensates for initial shaft misalignment when paired with a corresponding pillow block, flange, or take-up housing.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel to withstand heavy radial loads and challenging operating conditions.
- Enhanced Shaft Locking: The adapter sleeve mechanism ensures a secure fit that prevents slippage and damage to the shaft.
- Relubrication Capability: Equipped with a lubrication groove and oil hole on the outer ring to facilitate easy maintenance and extend service life.
- Interchangeability: Built to industry-standard dimensions for easy replacement and integration into existing systems.
Applications of UK 217 Bearings
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for heavy-duty equipment such as combines, harvesters, and tillage machinery where vibrations and loads are high.
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable support for rollers and pulleys in mining, aggregate, and package handling conveyors.
- Construction Equipment: Used in cement mixers, road rollers, and other machinery requiring robust bearing solutions.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures stable and secure shaft support in large air handling units.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Suitable for crushers, screens, and classifiers that operate in harsh environments.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Used in machinery where secure and reliable operation is critical for production uptime.
- Textile Machinery: Provides dependable performance in high-speed rotating components.
Benefits of Using the UK 217 Bearing
- Superior Holding Power: The adapter sleeve provides a much stronger and more uniform grip on the shaft than set screw types, reducing fretting corrosion.
- Improved Equipment Reliability: The secure mounting minimizes vibration and shaft movement, leading to longer operational life for the entire assembly.
- Easy Installation and Removal: Adapter sleeves simplify the process of mounting and dismounting the bearing, especially on long shafts.
- Adaptable to Misalignment: Reduces stress on the bearing and shaft by accommodating initial angular misalignments, preventing premature failure.
- Reduced Maintenance: The robust design and secure fit decrease the likelihood of loosening, lowering maintenance frequency and costs.
- Versatile Mounting Options: Can be used with various housing types, including P 217 Pillow Block and F 217 Flange units, to suit different application needs.
