

SEALMASTER VPLB-226 pillow block bearing
- Brand
- SEALMASTER
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- VPLB 200
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Since 1945 · Martínez, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Description
SEALMASTER VPLB-226 is a reference of pillow block bearing, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for VPLB-226 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.
The SEALMASTER VPLB 200 pillow block is a mounted bearing with a pillow block housing and insert bearing, designed for shafts that rotate supported on a flat base. It is used in equipment where the drive needs a firm, aligned and easy-to-mount support point, such as conveyor belts, mixers, fans and process machinery. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line and advises you on choosing the right part number based on shaft diameter and load type.
The VPLB 200 designation is read in parts: the letters identify the pillow block family with insert bearing, and the three-digit number that follows indicates the shaft diameter it is built for. Thus, the part numbers in the series correspond to the same housing type with different shaft sizes. The examples in the series cover a range of sizes, so you can locate the part number that matches your shaft size and check it directly on WhatsApp.
In Argentine industry, these pillow blocks appear in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, screens, mixers, pumps and centrifugal fans. They are also found in food plants, cement plants, aggregate processing plants and packaging lines, where the pillow block simplifies mounting on steel structures or concrete bases. Being a mounted bearing, it combines the support, sealing and rotation in a single unit, which reduces assembly times and makes replacement easier during maintenance.
To select the pillow block, take into account the shaft diameter, the load type (radial, axial or combined) and the environmental conditions: dust, humidity, washdowns or temperature. The insert's sealing defines how much it protects against contaminants; in dirty environments, a more closed protection is advisable. During mounting, check that the base is flat and aligned with the shaft, tighten the mounting bolts evenly and lubricate the insert according to the duty cycle. Poor alignment accelerates wear on the seal and on the bearing itself.
Pillow blocks with insert bearing are interchanged between brands by shaft size and housing configuration, not by each manufacturer's commercial part number. If you are replacing equipment, compare the shaft size, the distance between base holes and the center height. With that data, MR Accesorios Industriales tells you the compatible alternative from SEALMASTER or from another line it sells, without you having to adapt the structure.
If you already have the pillow block part number, send it on WhatsApp along with the shaft size and a photo of the mounting if possible. We'll send you a quote shortly and, if you need a variant that does not appear among the examples in the series, write to us with the model or the dimensions and we'll tell you the right option. MR Accesorios Industriales knows the typical applications of these pillow blocks in plant.
Dimensions
- Bore
- 1 5/8 in
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I identify the VPLB 200 pillow block I need?
- The three-digit number after VPLB indicates the shaft diameter. Measure the shaft where the pillow block sits and compare it with the examples in the series. If you have doubts, send the measurement on WhatsApp and we'll tell you the part number.
- Can it be replaced by another brand?
- Yes, pillow blocks with insert bearing are interchanged by shaft size and base configuration. Compare the shaft diameter, the distance between holes and the center height. With that data we'll tell you the compatible alternative.
- What do I need to keep in mind for mounting?
- Check that the base is flat and aligned with the shaft, tighten the bolts evenly and lubricate the insert according to the application. In dusty or humid environments, choose a more closed sealing to protect the bearing.
