SKF P2BC 50M-TPSS y-bearing unit

SKF P2BC 50M-TPSS is a reference of y-bearing unit, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for P2BC 50M-TPSS via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The SKF Y-bearing housing with insert bearing is an assembled unit that combines a cast iron or stamped steel housing with an insert ball bearing, already lubricated and sealed. It is used to support rotating shafts in equipment where alignment is not perfect or where quick mounting is required. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with technical advice to choose the correct size.

The designation of these housings is read in parts. The initial letters P indicate a pillow block or flange housing, depending on the variant. The number that follows, as in P2BC 20M-TPSS, indicates the shaft diameter in millimeters. The letters BC correspond to the insert bearing series with set screws or locking screws, depending on the variant. The suffix M refers to the sealing type, and TPSS indicates a specific housing execution, generally with anti-corrosion treatment, depending on the variant. The examples P2BC 25M-TPSS and P2BC 30M-TPSS show how only the shaft size changes.

These housings are found in belt conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, mills, screens and washing equipment. In Argentina they are common in the food, cement, mining and aggregate processing industries, where dust and moisture demand protected housings. They also appear in road and agricultural machinery, on low and medium speed shafts with moderate loads. The advantage is that the insert bearing comes mounted and lubricated, which simplifies replacement in the plant.

To choose correctly, take into account the shaft diameter, the type of load and the environmental conditions. The M sealing and the TPSS treatment are key if there is water, dust or frequent washing. Verify that the insert is firmly fixed to the shaft, with the set screws properly tightened on the inner ring. Aligning the housing with the shaft avoids lateral stresses. Factory lubrication can be complemented with periodic greasing according to the duty cycle. If the equipment vibrates, check the tightening of the anchor bolts.

When replacing, always compare by dimensions and fixing type, not only by brand. A housing from another brand may be interchangeable if the shaft diameter, the hole spacing and the center height match. Catalogue codes change between manufacturers, but standardized dimensions usually remain. If you have doubts, send us a photo of the old part or the complete code via WhatsApp and we will help you identify the equivalent.

At MR Accesorios Industriales we work with the SKF line and other alternatives so you can find the right size. Send us the code that appears on your equipment and we will quote it. We advise you on selection and mounting.