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Split plummer block housing TIMKEN SNTD 3168L
- Manufacturer Part Number
- SNTD 3168L
- Brand
- TIMKENOfficial brand
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Bearing housings
- Series
- 3100
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Description
TIMKEN SNTD 3168L is a split plummer block housing reference, within Bearing housings. Request a quote for SNTD 3168L via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.
The Timken SNTD split plummer block housing is a mounting component that seats and supports bearings on rotating shafts. Its split design allows the bearing to be installed or replaced without dismantling the entire transmission, which simplifies maintenance on continuously operating equipment. It is used in conveyors, mills, pumps and industrial fans. MR Accesorios Industriales carries this line with technical advice to select the correct size according to the shaft diameter and working conditions.
The SNTD designation combines letters and numbers that identify the housing type and its size. In the examples SNTD 30/500L, SNTD 3076L or SNTD 3096L, the number indicates the main dimension of the housing, while the final letter L indicates a construction variant. The 3100 series and the 3000 series group configurations for different shaft diameters. To correctly interpret each code, it is necessary to consult the manufacturer's tables or write to us with the full code.
These housings are used in Argentine industries such as food, cement, mining, paper and aggregate processing. They appear in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, ball mills and induced draft fans. Their split construction facilitates maintenance tasks in plants where equipment runs continuously and every stoppage must be as short as possible. MR Accesorios Industriales carries them for replacement and new projects.
To select the right housing, take into account the shaft diameter, the type of bearing it will seat and the expected radial and axial loads. Sealing is key: choose the appropriate protection according to the presence of dust, water or chemical agents. During mounting, check alignment between housings and bearing lubrication. The SNTD series accepts bearings with different locking methods, so it is advisable to confirm the housing-bearing combination before requesting a quote.
Split plummer block housings from different brands can be interchanged if the mounting dimensions, load capacity and bearing type match. Timken, SKF, NSK and other firms offer equivalent lines, but the hole dimensions and center height are not always identical. Therefore, when replacing a housing, it is essential to compare the drawings or send the original code. At MR Accesorios Industriales we indicate the alternative compatible with your application.
If you need a split plummer block housing for your equipment, send us the code or the model on WhatsApp. At MR Accesorios Industriales we will quote it promptly and advise you so that the part fits your shaft and bearing without problems.
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
- What does the abbreviation SNTD mean in a split plummer block housing?
- SNTD identifies a family of Timken split plummer block housings. The letters indicate the construction type and the numbers that follow define the housing size. The final letter L indicates a variant. To interpret a specific code, it is advisable to consult the manufacturer's tables or write to us with the full code.
- How do I choose the SNTD housing for my shaft?
- You need the shaft diameter, the type of bearing to be mounted and the working loads. Environmental conditions also influence the choice of sealing. With that data, we indicate the appropriate model and the compatible alternative if we do not have the exact reference.
- Are Timken SNTD housings interchangeable with other brands?
- They can be compatible if the mounting dimensions, center height and load capacity match. Not all brands use the same dimensions, so it is important to compare drawings or original codes. At MR we help you find the right equivalent.

