Y-bearing unit SKF PFT 80

SKF PFT 80 is a y-bearing unit reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for PFT 80 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The SKF PFT series Y-bearing insert housing unit is an assembled unit that combines an insert bearing unit with a cast iron or sheet steel housing, ready to mount on shafts and structures. It is used to guide rotating shafts in equipment where a compact, easy-to-align solution is needed. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this line as part of its range of bearing housings, with technical support so you can choose the right size for your application.

The PFT designation is read as a category of Y-bearing insert housing units. The number that follows indicates the shaft diameter for which the insert is intended: that is why sizes such as PFT 40, PFT 47, PFT 52, PFT 62, PFT 72 and PFT 80 coexist. Each code refers to a specific combination of housing and bearing, and may include sealing or locking variants depending on the suffix. To identify your part, the complete code is the most reliable data.

These housings appear in conveyors, belts, elevators, mixers, fans and process lines in food, chemical, cement and aggregate processing plants. In Argentina they are seen in materials handling equipment and in machines that operate with drive shafts. Their compact format and the possibility of bolt mounting make them practical for folded sheet steel or cast iron structures, where rigidity and simple alignment are sought.

To select the housing, start from the shaft diameter and the type of load: radial, axial or combined. Check the insert sealing according to the environment (dust, moisture, washdowns). During mounting, ensure that the support surface is clean and flat, and that the bolts are tightened uniformly so as not to deform the housing. Insert lubrication must follow the manufacturer's recommendation, and it is advisable to verify shaft alignment to avoid parasitic stresses.

Y-bearing insert housing units are available from different brands under their own nomenclatures. Although shaft sizes usually match, direct interchangeability should not be assumed: always verify mounting dimensions, insert locking type and sealing. If you need to replace a unit, the code stamped on the part or the measurement of the shaft and housing are the best reference for finding the right equivalent.

If you have the housing code or the shaft and housing dimensions, send us the data via WhatsApp. At MR Accesorios Industriales we help you identify the part and define the option that best fits your equipment. With more than 80 years in the business, we work with in-house manufacturing and leading brands to answer technical inquiries promptly.

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