Y-bearing unit SKF UCF 212-36

SKF UCF 212-36 is a y-bearing unit reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for UCF 212-36 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The SKF UCF series Y-bearing housing unit is an assembly made up of a cast iron housing with a flat base and an insert bearing with a spherical outer ring. It is used to support rotating shafts on steel or concrete structures, allowing for some initial misalignment. It is a compact, easy-to-mount solution for belt, chain or coupling drives in industrial equipment.

The UCF designation is read as a category of housings with a square flanged base and insert bearing. The number that follows indicates the size: for example, UCF 204, UCF 205 and UCF 206 correspond to increasing shaft diameter and hole spacing dimensions. The hyphenated suffix, as in UCF 205-16, indicates an inch shaft diameter variant. To choose the correct part number, have the shaft diameter and the distance between the fixing hole centers on hand.

In Argentine industry, these housings appear in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, screens and packaging lines. They are also found in pumping, ventilation and milling equipment. Being self-aligning units, they tolerate small alignment errors between the shaft and the structure, which simplifies mounting on welded chassis or sheet metal frames. They are commonly seen in food, chemical and aggregate plants, where maintenance is done with the equipment stopped for as little time as possible.

To select a UCF, check the shaft diameter, radial load and rotation speed. The insert bearing usually comes with contact sealing and factory lubrication; if the environment has dust or moisture, it is advisable to choose more robust seals and check the condition of the grease. During mounting, rest the base on a flat, clean surface, tighten the fixing screws in pairs and check that the shaft turns without effort. Initial alignment is achieved thanks to the spherical seat of the insert, but it does not replace a well-leveled bench.

UCF housings from different brands share standardized dimensions, so interchangeability is usually possible if the shaft diameter, hole spacing and center height match. However, each manufacturer may vary the type of sealing, internal clearance or insert material. If you need to replace an existing housing, the safest approach is to compare the main dimensions and the part number stamped on the part. MR Accesorios Industriales sells the SKF brand and can guide you on the right equivalent.

To request a quote for the SKF UCF Y-bearing housing unit you need, send the full part number by WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. If you do not have it on hand, send the shaft diameter and a photo of the part; with that data we can identify the correct variant. We handle technical inquiries Monday through Friday and ship throughout the country.

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