Bearing units

Bearing units are housings with a factory-fitted bearing insert, ready to bolt to the machine frame. The insert is fixed to the shaft with set screws, and its spherical outer surface compensates for slight misalignment of the shaft and mounting holes.

Bearing units - quick mounting and a self-aligning bearing insert

You fit the unit in a few minutes: no seat to machine, no fits to select and no press needed. Self-alignment tolerates minor frame inaccuracies, and a worn insert can be replaced without changing the housing. Stainless steel versions perform well in the food industry and in machines washed down with water.

UCP, UCF, UCFL and UCT bearing units and light ESPA and PCJT units

UCP and UCPA pillow block housings, square and round flange housings UCF, UCFB and UCFC, two-bolt UCFL units for tight spaces and UCT take-up units. Lighter units, including ESPA and PCJT, are designed for lower loads. The last two digits of the designation indicate the shaft diameter, e.g. UCP 205 fits a 25 mm shaft.

Questions and answers: bearing units with a UC insert

When should I use a UCT unit?

When the shaft has to be moved to tension a belt, band or chain, e.g. on the return shaft of a conveyor.