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Take-up bearing SEALMASTER 9SF39
- Manufacturer Part Number
- 9SF39
- Brand
- SEALMASTERBrand we market
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- SF
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Description
SEALMASTER 9SF39 is a take-up bearing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for 9SF39 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The SF series Y-bracket with insert bearing is a mounted assembly that combines an insert bearing with a Y-shaped housing, designed to be mounted on tensioners and transmission shafts. It is used where a belt, chain or band needs to be guided or tensioned, with the advantage that the bearing comes already assembled and aligned inside the bracket, which simplifies mounting and reduces commissioning times.
The SF series designation is read in blocks: the initial number indicates the size of the housing and insert bearing, and the letters SF identify the family of Y-bracket with mounted bearing. For example, 1SF10, 3SF16, 3SF23, 3SF31, 6SF16, 6SF23, 6SF31 and 9SF16 show how the first digit changes according to size, while the final number keeps the insert reference. That combination makes it quick to locate the part in the catalogue and order it by code.
In Argentine industry these brackets appear in belt conveyors, packaging belts, milling lines, blowers, exhausters and belt transmission equipment. They are also seen in agriculture, in water wheels and elevators, and in food plants where frequent washing requires a mounting that withstands moisture. Being a mounted assembly, maintenance is simplified: the insert or the complete bracket is replaced without reassembling the shaft.
To choose correctly, take into account the shaft diameter, the type of load (radial, axial or combined) and the working environment. The insert's sealing defines how much dust or water it tolerates; in humid environments a reinforced protection is advisable. Lubrication must be the one specified by the manufacturer and mounting must respect the alignment of the bracket with the shaft to avoid stresses. In tensioners, check that travel is free and that the bracket does not become stuck.
Between brands, Y-brackets with insert bearing are interchanged by part number and by shaft and housing dimensions. It is not enough for the series to match: the shaft diameter, insert width and fastening type must be compared. If the original code is not available, the dimensional equivalence is sought with another brand or with MR's in-house manufacturing line when the application allows it.
If you need to replace a Y-bracket with insert bearing, send the full code on WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. With the part number or the shaft and housing dimensions we quote the SEALMASTER reference or tell you the compatible alternative. We can also review tensioner and transmission applications to guide you in the selection.
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 SF series mean in a Y-bracket with insert bearing?
- SF identifies the family of Y-brackets with mounted bearing. The number preceding it indicates the size of the housing and insert. With the full code, such as
3SF16or6SF23, the exact part is located in the catalogue. - How do I request the equivalent of a bracket I can no longer get?
- Send the original code and the shaft and housing dimensions on WhatsApp. We compare diameter, width and fastening type to offer you the equivalent SEALMASTER reference or the compatible alternative that best fits.
- What should I check before mounting a Y-bracket with insert bearing?
- Check that the shaft is clean and free of burrs, that the bracket is aligned and that the insert has the specified lubrication. In tensioners, verify that travel is free and that the fastening does not force the bearing.

