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Y-bearing unit SKF SY 2.7/16 DUTF
- Manufacturer Part Number
- SY 2.7/16 DUTF
- Brand
- SKFOfficial brand
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
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Description
SKF SY 2.7/16 DUTF is a y-bearing unit reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for SY 2.7/16 DUTF via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The SKF SY DUTF Y-bearing housing unit is an assembled unit that combines a cast iron housing with a Y-series insert bearing. It is used to support rotating shafts in equipment where simple mounting and good sealing against dust and moisture are required. It is a common solution in low and medium demand machines, and allows replacing the complete unit without regrinding the shaft. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this SKF line, an official brand that MR carries.
The SY DUTF designation is read in parts. SY identifies the two-bolt pillow block Y-bearing housing. The number that follows, as in the example SY 2.7/16 DUTF, indicates the shaft diameter in inches and fractions. The DUTF suffix indicates the construction variant: insert with set screws, special sealing and housing with anti-corrosion treatment. Understanding this logic allows you to order the correct replacement without relying on old catalogues.
These housings appear in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, screens and packaging lines. They are also found in equipment for the food, chemical and construction materials industries, where an environment loaded with dust or moisture demands effective sealing. In Argentina they are common in animal feed plants, flour mills and aggregate processing plants. Their two-bolt pillow block format facilitates mounting on metal structures or concrete bases.
To select the housing, first verify the shaft diameter and the insert fixing type: they are available with set screws or with eccentric collar. Check the sealing, because protection against contaminants depends on it. During mounting, align the housing with the shaft and tighten the set screws onto the inner ring of the bearing, never onto the outer ring. Lubricate according to the operating conditions and check the axial clearance. Careful alignment extends the life of the unit and prevents parasitic loads.
Regarding equivalences, Y-bearing housings are interchangeable between brands if the shaft diameter, the pillow height and the distance between holes match. Designations change depending on the manufacturer, but the mounting geometry is what matters. Do not invent cross-reference codes: compare drawings or samples. If you have doubts, send a photo of the nameplate or of the assembled unit and we will verify it with you.
MR Accesorios Industriales has more than 80 years in the industry and since 1945 has supported Argentine industry with bearings, housings and power transmission. If you need this SKF housing, write to us by WhatsApp with the part number SY 2.7/16 DUTF or with the shaft dimensions and we will send you a quote.
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 DUTF suffix mean on an SY housing?
- The DUTF suffix indicates a variant with a set screw fixing insert, reinforced sealing and a housing with anti-corrosion protection. It is a configuration designed for environments with moderate dust or moisture. Always confirm the complete part number before ordering the replacement.
- How do I choose the right Y-bearing housing for my shaft?
- Measure the shaft diameter and verify the distance between holes and the pillow height. Also check the insert fixing type and the sealing according to the environment. With that data, send us the part number or a photo and we will advise you.
- Can SKF housings be interchanged with other brands?
- Yes, if the mounting dimensions match: shaft diameter, pillow height and distance between holes. Designations vary between manufacturers, so do not rely only on the part number. Compare drawings or samples before replacing.

