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Take-up bearing NSK UCL208-10
- Manufacturer Part Number
- UCL208-10
- Brand
- NSKBrand we market
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- UCL2
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Description
NSK UCL208-10 is a take-up bearing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for UCL208-10 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The UCL2 take-up housing is a mounted bearing unit designed to tension chains, belts and conveyor belts. It combines an insert bearing with a cast iron housing that allows tension to be adjusted through a sliding mechanism. It is used in conveyors, elevators and drive systems where correct tension must be maintained and minor misalignment absorbed. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this NSK series in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with more than 80 years of experience in industrial distribution.
The UCL2 designation reads as follows: UCL identifies the family of take-up housings with insert bearing, and the 2 indicates the dimensional series. The numbers after the underscore correspond to the shaft diameter and mounting variants; for example, UCL204-10, UCL204-20, UCL204-30 and UCL204-40 share the same shaft diameter with different mounting configurations, while UCL205-10 through UCL205-40 correspond to a larger diameter. Send us the full code you need and we will quote it at MR.
These take-up housings are used in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, packaging belts and chain or belt drive lines. In Argentine industry they appear in food, cement, mining, port and agricultural plants, where dust, moisture or washdowns demand robust components. Their function is to maintain constant tension, compensate for belt or chain stretch and reduce vibration on the slack side.
To select the take-up housing, take into account the shaft diameter, the chain pitch or belt width, and the take-up travel you need. The insert bearing usually comes with contact sealing to retain lubricant and exclude contaminants; check that the sealing is suitable for the environment. During mounting, align the housing with the drive, adjust tension without exceeding the permissible radial load and lubricate according to the insert type. Careful alignment extends the service life of the assembly.
NSK UCL2 take-up housings are interchangeable with units from other brands that follow the same dimensional nomenclature and the same mounting type. If you have an unidentified part or a code from another brand, send us the details and at MR we will indicate the compatible equivalent. Interchangeability depends on the shaft diameter, the insert type and the housing dimensions, not just the code.
MR Accesorios Industriales sells the NSK UCL2 series in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you need a take-up housing for your application, send the code or measurements on WhatsApp and we will quote it promptly. We can also advise you on the most suitable sealing and mounting variant for your equipment.
This description provides guidance on the product type. Check the configuration and dimensions of this reference.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Send us the part number via WhatsApp and we'll confirm dimensions, sealing, and internal clearance against the manufacturer's data sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the UCL2 designation mean?
- UCL indicates a take-up housing with insert bearing and the 2 corresponds to the dimensional series. The numbers after the underscore identify the shaft diameter and mounting variants. Send the full code on WhatsApp and we will quote it.
- How do I choose the right take-up housing?
- Consider the shaft diameter, the chain pitch or belt width, and the required take-up travel. Also the working environment to define the sealing. With that information we will indicate the UCL2 variant that best suits you.
- Are they interchangeable with other brands?
- Yes, as long as the shaft diameter, insert type and housing dimensions match. If you have a code from another brand or an unidentified part, send us the details and we will indicate the compatible equivalent.

