PEER UCT205-15 take-up bearing

PEER UCT205-15 is a reference of take-up bearing, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for UCT205-15 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The UCT take-up bearing housing with insert bearing is a mounted unit that combines a cast iron housing with an insert ball bearing, designed to tension belts or chains in transmission systems. The UCT series is characterized by its T-shaped housing, which allows mounting in different positions and facilitates tension adjustment. It is used in equipment where constant tension must be maintained and minor misalignments absorbed.

The UCT designation follows the logic of mounted units: the letters identify the housing type and the number indicates the insert bearing series. For example, UCT201-8 corresponds to a take-up housing with an insert bearing of series 201 and shaft diameter 8/16 inch, while UCT205-13 and UCT205-14 share series 205 but vary in shaft size. The numeric suffixes after the hyphen specify the shaft diameter in sixteenths of an inch, which allows selecting the exact unit for each application.

These take-up housings are used in a wide variety of industries in Argentina, such as food, textile, agricultural and metallurgical. They are common in belt conveyors, conveyor belts, packaging machines, gym equipment and belt drive systems where tension needs to be regulated. Their compact and robust design makes them suitable for environments with dust, moderate humidity and radial loads combined with light axial loads.

To correctly select a UCT housing, take into account the shaft diameter, the radial and axial load it will withstand, and the environmental conditions. The insert bearing usually comes pre-lubricated and with seals that retain lubricant and block contaminants. It is essential to align the housing with the shaft and the pulley or sprocket to avoid additional stresses. Mounting is done by fastening the base to the structure with screws, and tension adjustment is achieved by moving the housing in the slots or by means of the tensioning mechanism.

Regarding equivalences, UCT units from different brands can be interchanged if the main dimensions match: shaft diameter, distance between mounting holes and overall height. However, it is advisable to verify tolerances and the type of sealing, as they may vary between manufacturers. If the customer brings the part number of another brand or an unidentified part, at MR Accesorios Industriales we quote it and tell you the compatible alternative.

To request a quote for the UCT take-up housing you need, send the complete part number via WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. If you cannot find the exact variant, write to us with the model or the dimensions and we will quote it promptly.