Take-up bearing NSK UCT201-15

NSK UCT201-15 is a take-up bearing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for UCT201-15 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The UCT2 take-up housing with insert bearing is a ready-to-install mounted unit that combines an insert ball bearing with a cast iron take-up housing. It is used to tension chains, belts and conveyor belts, and to guide moving shafts. Its design allows the bearing position to be adjusted to maintain correct tension in the system. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this NSK line in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with more than 80 years of experience in industrial components.

The UCT2 designation reads as follows: U indicates a mounted unit, C the housing type (take-up or slide) and T2 the construction series. Examples range from UCT201-15 to UCT208-30: the first number identifies the insert bearing size and the suffix after the hyphen, when present, indicates the shaft diameter in inches (for example, -15 for 15/16", -23 for 1.7/16", -30 for 1.15/16"). The suffix without a hyphen, as in UCT205, corresponds to metric dimensions. This nomenclature lets you order the exact part number you need.

In Argentine industry, these take-up housings are found in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, packaging lines and chain drive lines. They are also used in agricultural machinery, material handling equipment and industrial washing systems. Their function is to maintain proper tension to prevent chain jumping or belt slipping, and to absorb minor misalignments. They are common in food plants, cement plants, quarries and metalworking shops.

To select the take-up housing, take into account the shaft diameter, the chain pitch or belt type, and the radial and axial loads of the system. The insert bearing comes lubricated and sealed from the factory; check that the sealing is suitable for the environment (dust, humidity, washdowns). During installation, align the housing with the shaft and adjust the slide to achieve correct tension without forcing the bearing. Periodic lubrication and careful alignment extend service life.

UCT2 units from different brands are usually interchangeable with each other if they share the same designation and shaft dimensions. When replacing, compare the shaft diameter, the distance between mounting centers and the housing height. If you have another brand's part number, we can tell you the compatible equivalent. MR Accesorios Industriales sells the NSK line and also manufactures split plummer block housings, so we can guide you to the right solution for your application.

To request a quote for the UCT2 take-up housing with insert bearing, send us the complete part number on WhatsApp. If you are not sure of the designation, send us the shaft diameter and a photo of the current housing. We will quote the exact part number or size you need and tell you the compatible alternative if applicable. At MR Accesorios Industriales we answer your inquiry promptly.

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