SEALMASTER VFCS-220S piloted flange bearing

SEALMASTER VFCS-220S is a reference of piloted flange bearing, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for VFCS-220S via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The SEALMASTER VFCS housing is a piloted flange mounted bearing unit: a unit that combines an insert bearing with a circular flange housing, ready to be fastened onto a flat surface. It is used to guide shafts in equipment where a firm front mounting and simple alignment are required, such as conveyors, mixers or process machines. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line and advises you on choosing the right variant for your application.

The designation VFCS identifies the family of piloted flange housings with insert bearing. The number that follows —220 or 232 in the examples VFCS-220S and VFCS-232S— indicates the insert size and therefore the shaft diameter the unit accepts. The final letter S distinguishes a construction configuration within the series, usually linked to the type of sealing or the shape of the flange. With those three data points you can locate the exact reference in the SEALMASTER catalogue and order it by its full part number.

These housings are chosen in food and beverage plants, material handling, water treatment and packaging lines, among other industries in Argentina. The piloted flange allows the unit to be mounted on sheet metal or cast iron with four bolts, leaving the shaft perpendicular to the mounting surface. It is a common solution in equipment where the bearing must be centered with respect to a circular opening, such as in belt conveyors, bucket elevators or vertical agitators.

To select the unit properly, take into account the shaft diameter, the type of load —radial, axial or combined— and the environmental conditions. The sealing of the insert defines the protection against dust, water or frequent washdowns. During mounting, check that the mounting surface is clean and flat, that the bolts are tightened evenly and that the shaft is aligned with the bearing. Proper lubrication and periodic retightening of the set screws complete a reliable installation.

Piloted flange mounted units are available from several brands with their own nomenclatures. Interchangeability is not automatic: you have to compare shaft diameter, hole spacing, pilot diameter and type of insert fixing. In many cases an equivalent reference exists, but it is advisable to verify the critical dimensions before replacing. If you send us the original part number or the main dimensions, at MR Accesorios Industriales we will indicate the compatible alternative.

If you need the VFCS housing for a machine in operation, send us the full part number by WhatsApp —for example VFCS-220S or VFCS-232S— or the shaft and flange dimensions. We will quote you promptly and help you confirm that the chosen variant is the right one for your application.