Y-bearing unit SKF SYM 1.7/16 TF

SKF SYM 1.7/16 TF is a y-bearing unit reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for SYM 1.7/16 TF via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The SKF SYM TF series Y-housing with insert bearing is an assembled unit that combines a pillow block housing unit with an insert bearing from the Y line. It is used to support rotating shafts in equipment where simple alignment and quick mounting are required. The SYM designation corresponds to the split cast iron housing, and TF indicates the locking system that secures the insert to the shaft. It is a common solution in low and medium demand machines, with accessible maintenance and simple replacement.

The designation SYM … TF reads as follows: SYM identifies the split cast iron pillow block housing, with a flat base and two mounting holes. The number that follows, as in SYM 1.7/16 TF or SYM 3. TF, indicates the shaft diameter in inches, expressed in fractions. The suffix TF indicates the type of locking of the insert bearing: a set screw on the inner ring that locks the insert against the shaft. This combination allows the assembly to be mounted and dismounted without special tools, as long as the tightening torque is respected.

In Argentine industry, these housings appear in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, low-power mills, fans and packaging lines. They are also found in water treatment equipment, food plants and metalworking shops. The advantage of the split housing is that the base is bolted to the structure and the insert is seated in it, which simplifies replacement when the bearing reaches the end of its service life. It is a frequently maintained part in plants that operate with chain- or belt-driven transmission shafts.

To select the housing, first verify the shaft diameter and the type of locking your machine accepts. The TF insert with set screw is suitable for shafts with rotation in a single direction and moderate loads; if there is rotation reversal or axial loads, other locking systems should be evaluated. During assembly, ensure the base rests completely on the structure, without shims that deform the housing. The lubrication of the insert comes from the factory and does not require additional greasing in most cases. Check the alignment of the shaft with the housing and tighten the base screws to the recommended torque.

SKF housings of the SYM TF series are interchangeable with other brands that manufacture equivalent units, as long as the shaft diameter, center height and distance between base holes match. It is not enough for the part number to be similar: the critical dimensions must be compared. At MR Accesorios Industriales we supply SKF as an official brand, and we can advise you on the equivalence with the part you are replacing. If you have doubts, send us a photo of the old housing or the shaft and base measurements.

To request a quote for the SKF Y-housing with insert bearing you need, send us the complete part number by WhatsApp. If you do not have it at hand, tell us the shaft diameter in inches and the distance between base holes. At MR Accesorios Industriales we work with more than 80 years of experience in industrial distribution and can advise you so that you order the correct part. Write to us and we will reply with the available alternative.

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