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Take-up bearing SEALMASTER 18TFS39
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 18TFS39
- Brand
- SEALMASTERBrand we market
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- TFS
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Description
SEALMASTER 18TFS39 is a take-up bearing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for 18TFS39 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The SEALMASTER TFS series take-up bracket is a mounted unit that combines an insert bearing with a take-up housing, designed to maintain correct tension in chain or belt drives. It is used in applications where the shaft must be adjusted to compensate for stretch or wear, such as conveyors, elevators and agricultural machinery. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this line with technical advice to select the right variant according to shaft diameter and mounting type.
The TFS series designation is read by combining a number that indicates the nominal shaft diameter with the letters TFS, which identify the take-up bracket type. For example, 12TFS39 corresponds to a shaft of 12 units (inches or millimeters depending on the series standard) and 18TFS39 to one of 18. The numeric suffix 39 may refer to housing or sealing variants; to interpret it precisely, it is best to consult the manufacturer's data sheet or write to us with the full part number.
These take-up brackets are used in industries that require reliable, easy-to-maintain drives. In Argentina, they are common in grain and fertilizer conveyors, bucket elevators, food industry conveyor belts and aggregate processing plants. They also appear in material handling equipment and agricultural machinery, where tension adjustment extends the service life of chains and belts.
To select the right take-up bracket, take into account the shaft diameter, the mounting type and the environmental conditions. The insert bearing seal protects against dust and moisture; in environments with frequent washdowns, additional protection is advisable. Installation requires aligning the bracket with the drive and adjusting tension without exceeding the permissible radial load. Proper lubrication and careful alignment reduce wear and prevent premature failure.
TFS series take-up brackets can be interchanged with units from other manufacturers that follow equivalent standards, provided the mounting dimensions, shaft diameter and insert bearing type match. A similar part number is not enough: the critical dimensions and the sealing system must be verified. If you need an alternative, at MR Accesorios Industriales we will point you to the compatible option.
To request a quote for the SEALMASTER take-up bracket you need, send us the full part number on WhatsApp, for example 12TFS39 or 18TFS39. You can also ask us about other variants of the TFS series or equivalent units from other brands. At MR Accesorios Industriales we reply promptly with the technical and commercial information you need.
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 designation 12TFS39 mean?
- The number 12 indicates the nominal shaft diameter, TFS identifies the take-up bracket type and 39 is a suffix that may refer to housing or sealing variants. To interpret it exactly, contact us with the full part number.
- Does this take-up bracket work with any chain?
- No. Selection depends on the chain pitch, shaft diameter and load. The TFS take-up bracket is chosen according to the application; send us your drive data and we will advise you.
- How do I request a quote for the TFS series?
- Write to us on WhatsApp with the full part number, for example 12TFS39 or 18TFS39, and the quantity you need. We will send you a quote promptly and, if you are looking for another variant, we can source that too.

