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Pillow block bearing BROWNING VPS-30 MM
- Manufacturer Part Number
- VPS-30 MM
- Brand
- BROWNINGBrand we market
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- VPS-200
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Description
BROWNING VPS-30 MM is a pillow block bearing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for VPS-30 MM via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The VPS-200 pillow block with insert bearing is a mounted unit that combines a cast iron housing with an insert bearing, designed to support drive shafts on a flat base. It is used when the shaft runs parallel to the mounting surface and a rigid, aligned support that is easy to replace is required. Browning offers it within its mounted bearing line, and MR Accesorios Industriales sells it in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The VPS-200 designation is read in parts: the letters VPS identify the pillow block family with insert bearing, and the number that follows indicates the size of the unit. In the examples VPS-20 MM, VPS-25 MM and VPS-30 MM, that number corresponds to the shaft diameter in millimeters; the MM suffix confirms that unit. The series covers from VPS-20 MM to VPS-55 MM, so the code directly gives you the shaft size you are going to mount, without the need to cross-reference additional tables.
In Argentine industry these pillow blocks appear in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, screens and packaging lines. They are also found in water treatment equipment, food plants and metalworking shops where a machine shaft is supported on sheet metal or profile structure. The cast iron housing absorbs vibrations well and the insert bearing allows the shaft to rotate with low friction, which is key in equipment that runs many hours per day.
To choose the pillow block, start from the shaft diameter you need and check the distance between the shaft center and the base, because the mounting height depends on that. Check that the base sits evenly on the structure and tighten the bolts gradually, alternating sides, so as not to deform the housing. If the environment has dust, water or frequent washdowns, adequate sealing protection and periodic relubrication with the grease indicated for the application are recommended.
Mounted pillow blocks are interchangeable between manufacturers by shaft number and housing type, but base heights and bolt diameters can vary from one brand to another. Therefore, before replacing a unit, compare the shaft size, the center distance and the mounting pattern. If the original code does not match what you see, send us the model and the measurements via WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales and we will indicate the compatible alternative.
If you need to replace a pillow block for a stopped machine, write to us via WhatsApp with the VPS code and the shaft size. We will quote you promptly and, if necessary, help you define the variant that best suits your mounting.
This description provides guidance on the product type. Check the configuration and dimensions of this reference.
Dimensions
- Número de producto
- 19487
- Eje o agujero
- 30 mm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the number in a VPS-200 code mean?
- The number that follows the letters VPS indicates the size of the unit and corresponds to the shaft diameter in millimeters. That is why a VPS-30 MM goes on a 30 mm shaft. The MM suffix confirms that the measurement is expressed in millimeters.
- How do I choose between a pillow block and a flange unit?
- The pillow block rests on a flat base and is used when the shaft runs parallel to that surface. The flange unit is fastened to a face perpendicular to the shaft. The choice depends on the shaft position and the space available on the machine.
- Can I replace a pillow block from another brand with a Browning one?
- In general yes, if the shaft diameter, the center height and the mounting pattern match. It is still advisable to compare those measurements before mounting, because they can vary between manufacturers. Send us the code and the measurements via WhatsApp and we will indicate the alternative.

