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Y-bearing unit SKF SYE 2.7/16 N
- Manufacturer Part Number
- SYE 2.7/16 N
- Brand
- SKFOfficial brand
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
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Description
SKF SYE 2.7/16 N is a y-bearing unit reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for SYE 2.7/16 N via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The SYE housing with insert bearing is an assembled unit that combines a cast iron housing with a ball insert bearing, already mounted and factory lubricated. It is used to support drive shafts in equipment where mounting must be quick and alignment does not require the precision of a split housing. MR Accesorios Industriales distributes this SKF line for plants and factories nationwide.
The series designation starts with the letters SYE, which identify the housing with insert bearing. Then comes the shaft size, expressed in inches or millimeters depending on the case; in the example SYE 2.7/16 the number indicates the shaft diameter it accommodates. The suffixes at the end of the designation indicate construction variants: type of insert-to-shaft fixing, housing shape, position of the mounting hole or surface treatment. That is why two housings with the same shaft size may not be interchangeable with each other.
These housings appear in belt and chain conveyors, mixers, mills, packaging lines, fans and process equipment. In the food industry and treatment plants, versions with stainless steel housing or sealed insert are chosen to withstand washdown. In agriculture they are seen in screw conveyors, elevators and dryers. The advantage of the assembled unit is that it reduces commissioning time: the housing is mounted, the shaft is fitted and it is ready to run.
To choose well, first look at the shaft diameter and the type of insert fixing: there are versions with set screws, eccentric or taper sleeve. Then check the sealing, because service life in dusty, wet or steamy environments depends on it. During mounting, rest the housing on a flat, rigid surface, tighten the screws one by one and verify shaft alignment before starting the transmission. Insert lubrication is factory applied; subsequent relubrication depends on speed and environment.
As for equivalences, each manufacturer builds its own nomenclature, so a housing from another brand with the same shaft size may have a different center height, hole spacing or fixing type. Comparing the diameter is not enough: the complete dimensional data sheet must be cross-referenced. If in doubt, send us the code engraved on the old housing and we will verify it against the SKF designation.
If you need to replace an SYE housing or set up a new line, write to us on WhatsApp with the part number and quantity. At MR Accesorios Industriales we send you the quote and confirm the variant that corresponds to your equipment.
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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 acronym SYE mean in a housing with insert bearing?
- SYE identifies a category of housings with ball insert bearing, with cast iron housing and screw mounting. The number that follows indicates the shaft size and the final suffixes indicate fixing, sealing or housing shape variants. That is why it is advisable to read the complete designation before requesting the replacement.
- How do I know if a housing from another brand replaces the SKF one I have mounted?
- It is not enough for the shaft diameter to match. Center height, mounting hole spacing, insert fixing type and sealing must be compared. Send us the measurements or the code of the old part by WhatsApp and we will cross-reference it with the corresponding SKF designation.
- How often is a housing with insert bearing relubricated?
- It depends on rotation speed, temperature and environment. In clean and moderate applications the interval is long; with dust, humidity or frequent washdowns it is considerably shortened. Follow the equipment manufacturer's recommendation and check the sealing condition at each maintenance stop.

