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Housing cover TIMKEN EC509
- Manufacturer Part Number
- EC509
- Brand
- TIMKENOfficial brand
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Housing covers and accessories
- Series
- 500/600
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Description
TIMKEN EC509 is a housing cover reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for EC509 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
EC end covers are closure components for split bearing housings. They are placed at the ends of the housing and perform retention and protection functions: they prevent lubricant leakage, keep out dust, water or particles and contribute to the sealing of the assembly. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this Timken line in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with more than 80 years of experience in industrial maintenance components.
The EC designation reads as an end cover part number for 500/600 series housings. In the examples EC216, EC217 and EC218, the final digits refer to the housing size they are linked to; in variants such as EC505, EC506-605 or EC508-607, the hyphen indicates that the same cover fits more than one housing size. To choose the correct one, have at hand the part number stamped on the housing or the housing dimensions.
These covers are used in equipment with split housings: belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mills, mixers, centrifugal pumps and industrial fans. In food, cement, mining, paper and aggregate processing plants, where dust or moisture attack the bearings, the EC cover helps extend the service life of the assembly. They are also fitted on low and medium speed equipment with shafts rotating on SNT or similar housings.
To select the cover, verify that the part number matches the housing and that the shaft diameter passes through without interference. Assembly is done with the housing open, taking care that the lip or sealing groove is properly seated and free of deformation. Correct alignment between cover, housing and shaft prevents rubbing and leaks. Bearing lubrication must be compatible with the cover material, and it is advisable to check the condition of the sealing at every maintenance stop.
Timken EC covers can be interchanged with equivalent components from other brands that follow the same split housing standard. Interchangeability depends on the housing dimensions and the mounting type, not only on the part number. If the housing is from another brand, compare the cover dimensions and consult a specialist before replacing it. MR Accesorios Industriales advises you to find the compatible alternative.
If you need an EC cover for your housing, write to us via WhatsApp with the complete part number or a photo of the part. At MR Accesorios Industriales we will quote you shortly and indicate the option that best suits your equipment. We also manufacture split housings and custom parts, and we have more than 80 years of experience in the Argentine industrial market.
This description provides guidance on the product type. Check the configuration and dimensions of this reference.
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
- How do I know which EC cover corresponds to my housing?
- The cover part number must match the housing part number. If you do not have it, measure the housing diameter and width, or send us a photo via WhatsApp. We will indicate the correct reference.
- Do Timken EC covers fit housings from other brands?
- They can be compatible if the housing follows the same mounting standard. Interchangeability depends on the housing dimensions and the mounting system. Consult us with the dimensions and we will advise you.
- What function does the cover perform in a split housing?
- It closes the bearing housing, retains the lubricant and prevents the entry of contaminants such as dust or water. It also helps maintain the alignment of the assembly and protects the bearing.

