Y-bearing unit SKF SYWK 508 Y

SKF SYWK 508 Y is a y-bearing unit reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for SYWK 508 Y via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The SYWK Y bearing housing is an assembly made up of a cast iron housing and an insert bearing with set screw locking, ready to mount on rotating shafts. It is used to support shafts in equipment where lubrication and sealing are already solved at the factory, simplifying assembly and maintenance. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this SKF line, an official brand that MR sells, with the technical support of more than 80 years in the sector.

The designation SYWK identifies a pillow block housing with a Y-series insert bearing, with locking by set screws on the inner ring. The numbers that follow, as in SYWK 504 Y or SYWK 505 Y, indicate the size of the assembly and are related to the shaft diameter and the housing dimensions. The suffix Y indicates the type of insert bearing. In the examples SYWK 506 Y, SYWK 507 Y and SYWK 508 Y the progression of sizes is shown: the higher the number, the greater the shaft capacity. To select, always be guided by the complete part number and the standardized dimensions of the housing.

These housings are used in conveyors, belts, elevators, mixers, fans and agricultural or food machinery. In Argentina they are common in food plants, cement plants, tanneries and metalworking shops, where the environment can be humid or dusty. Their cast iron design with flat base allows them to be mounted on sheet metal or profile structures, and the insert bearing already has seals that retain grease and block contaminants. Being compact units, they facilitate quick replacement in equipment that cannot stop for long.

To choose the correct housing, check the shaft diameter, the radial load and the environmental conditions. The insert seal can be single lip or with additional protection; in environments with water or fine dust a reinforced version is advisable. Set screw locking requires the shaft to have the appropriate tolerance and the set screws to be tightened with a torque wrench to the recommended torque. Alignment between housings is key to avoid parasitic axial loads. Lubrication comes from the factory, but in service it is advisable to check the condition of the grease and the wear of the seals.

Housings with insert bearing from different brands are usually interchangeable if the main dimensions match: shaft diameter, center height, distance between holes and their diameter. However, it is not enough for the part number to be similar; the dimensional data sheet and the locking type must be compared. Some manufacturers use different suffixes for the same size. Therefore, if you need to replace an existing housing, the safest thing is to send the part number engraved on the part or the measurements taken with a caliper.

At MR Accesorios Industriales we sell the SKF SYWK Y line, an official brand that MR sells, and we can advise you so that you choose the right housing according to your application. If you already have the part number, send it via WhatsApp along with a photo or the shaft measurements and we will quote you. We also offer alternatives if you need a special configuration. Our technical team with more than 80 years of experience in the sector is here to help you solve the installation.

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