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Pillow block bearing BROWNING VPLS-232S
- Manufacturer Part Number
- VPLS-232S
- Brand
- BROWNINGBrand we market
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- VPLS 200
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Description
BROWNING VPLS-232S is a pillow block bearing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for VPLS-232S via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The Y-bearing with Browning VPLS insert is a pillow block mounted unit that combines an insert bearing unit with a cast iron housing. It is used to support rotating shafts in power transmission equipment, where simple fastening and correct alignment are required. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with more than 80 years of experience in the field.
The VPLS designation is read as a family of pillow block housings with insert bearing. The numbers that follow indicate the size: the VPLS 100 series groups sizes 120S and 132S, while the VPLS 200 covers 220S and 232S. The final S suffix appears in all the examples and distinguishes this variant within the line. To identify the exact size, the complete code is the data that matters: VPLS-120S, VPLS-132S, VPLS-220S and VPLS-232S are the references that are sold.
These housings are used in conveyors, belts, elevators, mixers, fans and process lines in general. In Argentina you will find them in food plants, cement plants, tanneries, aggregate processing plants and metalworking shops. The pillow block housing allows mounting the shaft on a flat base and absorbing moderate radial and axial loads. They are a common solution when the transmission shaft needs an intermediate or end support point with simple alignment.
To select the correct housing, take into account the shaft diameter, the type of load and the environmental conditions. The insert seal defines the protection against dust, water or process agents: in dirty environments a more closed protection is advisable. The lubrication of the insert bearing is permanent in many versions, but in demanding applications it is recommended to check the condition and relubricate if applicable. Mounting requires a rigid base, shaft alignment and correct tightening of the fixing bolts to avoid parasitic stresses.
As for equivalences, Y-bearings with insert are interchanged between manufacturers by size number and housing type, but there is no universal correspondence: each brand has its own nomenclature. To replace a Browning VPLS with another brand, you must compare shaft diameter, mounting height, distance between bolt holes and seal type. MR Accesorios Industriales will indicate the compatible alternative if you provide the code or the measurements of the original equipment.
If you need a Y-bearing with Browning VPLS insert, send the complete code by WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. We will quote the exact reference or the alternative that best suits your application. You can also ask about other sizes in the line or about housings for larger shaft diameters. We are in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and we handle technical inquiries from all over the country.
This description provides guidance on the product type. Check the configuration and dimensions of this reference.
Dimensions
- Número de producto
- 52437
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the S suffix mean in the VPLS codes?
- The S suffix distinguishes the variant within the VPLS family. It appears in all the examples of the line, such as VPLS-120S or VPLS-232S. To confirm the exact equivalence with another brand, it is advisable to compare the mounting dimensions and the shaft diameter.
- How do I choose between the VPLS 100 and the VPLS 200 series?
- The choice depends on the shaft diameter and the load the equipment must support. The VPLS 100 series covers sizes 120S and 132S, and the VPLS 200 covers 220S and 232S. Send your shaft dimensions and we will indicate the right reference.
- What data do I need to request a quote for a VPLS housing?
- With the complete code, such as VPLS-120S, we can already quote it. If you do not have it at hand, provide the shaft diameter, the distance between the base bolt holes and a photo of the housing. That way we can give you the exact reference.

