SKF UCFB 208 y-bearing unit

SKF UCFB 208 is a reference of y-bearing unit, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for UCFB 208 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with the quote and equivalents.

The SKF UCFB Y-bearing pillow block unit is a mounting unit that combines a split cast iron housing with a Y-bearing insert. It is used to support rotating shafts on flat structures, with the advantage that the housing opens and allows the bearing to be replaced without disassembling the shaft. It is a practical solution for transmission and transport equipment in industrial plants.

The UCFB designation identifies a split flanged Y-bearing pillow block. The letters UCFB correspond to the split housing series with mounting holes; the number that follows, as in UCFB 208, indicates the size of the insert bearing and the main dimensions of the unit. The higher that number, the larger the shaft diameter it accepts. To choose the correct part number, the shaft diameter must be cross-referenced with the SKF catalog dimension table.

These pillow blocks are used in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, mills, conveyor belts and process equipment in the food, chemical, cement and aggregate industries. In Argentina they are common in animal feed plants, meat processing plants and waste treatment plants. The cast iron housing withstands weather and dust, and the insert bearing comes lubricated and sealed from the factory to work in environments with moderate dirt.

To select the pillow block, verify the shaft diameter and the load type: radial, axial or combined. The UCFB series accepts moderate radial and axial loads. During mounting, make sure the support surface is flat and clean, and align the mounting holes. The split housing facilitates mounting and dismounting without moving the shaft. Check the insert sealing: if there is fine dust or liquids, additional sealing is advisable. Lubrication is done through the built-in grease fitting, with general-purpose lithium grease.

SKF UCFB pillow blocks are interchangeable with other brands that manufacture equivalent units under standards such as ISO 3228. When replacing, compare the housing dimensions, the hole distance and the shaft diameter. If space allows, you can substitute a unit from another brand with the same numeric part number. At MR Accesorios Industriales we sell SKF as a brand and can advise you on the equivalence with other alternatives on the market.

If you need to replace a SKF UCFB Y-bearing pillow block, send us the complete part number via WhatsApp. At MR Accesorios Industriales we help you identify the correct unit according to the shaft diameter and working conditions. We can also quote the insert bearing separately if you only require that part. Write to us and we will reply shortly.