Product Overview: The UK 220 Heavy-Duty Insert Bearing
The UK 220 is a high-performance insert ball bearing designed for demanding industrial and agricultural applications. Featuring a 100mm tapered bore, a 180mm outer diameter, and a wide inner ring with a thickness of 110mm, this bearing is engineered for secure mounting onto shafts using a corresponding adapter sleeve, such as the H 2320. As a key component in our UK Series of Insert Ball Bearings, the UK 220 is built to handle heavy radial loads and moderate thrust loads in either direction.
Its signature feature is the spherical outer ring, which allows it to be mounted within a pillow block or flange housing, compensating for initial static misalignment of the shaft. This design ensures smooth operation, reduces stress on the bearing, and extends the service life of the machinery. Manufactured from premium-grade bearing steel, the UK 220 provides exceptional durability and reliability in challenging environments.
Key Features of the UK 220 Bearing
- Tapered Bore Design: Allows for a strong, concentric grip on the shaft when mounted with an adapter sleeve, preventing slippage under high loads.
- Spherical Outer Surface: Mates with a corresponding housing to accommodate initial angular misalignment, simplifying installation.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with a wide inner ring for enhanced shaft support and stability, ideal for heavy-load applications.
- Pre-Lubricated and Sealed: Comes factory-lubricated and equipped with seals to protect against contaminants and retain grease, minimizing maintenance requirements.
- High-Quality Material: Manufactured from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for superior hardness, wear resistance, and long-term performance.
- Versatile Mounting: Compatible with a wide range of standard bearing housings, including pillow blocks (P-series), flange units (F-series), and take-up units (T-series).
Common Applications
- Agricultural Machinery: Widely used in harvesters, tractors, plows, and other farm equipment where robust performance is critical.
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable support for rollers and pulleys in material handling systems across various industries.
- Construction Equipment: Essential for cement mixers, road rollers, and other heavy-duty machinery.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures stable and smooth operation of large ventilation systems.
- Mining and Quarrying: Suitable for crushers, screens, and conveyors that operate in harsh, debris-filled environments.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Supports rollers and shafts, maintaining precision and consistency in production processes.
- Food Processing Equipment: Used in machinery where reliability and resistance to contamination are necessary.
Benefits of Using the UK 220 Bearing
- Enhanced Shaft Grip: The adapter sleeve mounting method provides a secure, 360-degree grip that is superior to set screw types, especially in applications with high vibration or reversing loads.
- Improved Machine Reliability: By accommodating misalignment, the bearing reduces stress on the shaft and other components, leading to fewer breakdowns.
- Simplified Installation and Removal: The tapered sleeve system facilitates easy mounting and dismounting of the bearing for maintenance or replacement.
- Extended Service Life: Robust construction and the ability to handle heavy loads and misalignment contribute to a longer operational lifespan.
- Reduced Maintenance Overhead: The sealed-for-life design eliminates the need for frequent relubrication, saving time and costs.
- Increased Operational Stability: The wide inner ring provides excellent shaft support, minimizing wobble and vibration for smoother machine performance.
