If you’re chasing uptime on a conveyor or a packaging line, the first thing I’d look at is the bearing unit. The UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing is one of those components that rarely gets headlines but quietly keeps production moving. I’ve seen it in take-up frames on food conveyors, in ag equipment, even tucked inside old textile lines that just refuse to die. And that’s the point—these UCFA housings with UC205 inserts are built for real-world abuse.
Three shifts I keep seeing: tighter sealing against washdowns, faster availability (no one wants to wait weeks), and smarter grease choices. Actually, many customers say they’d trade peak speed for consistent reliability and easy installation. With the UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing, the cast iron housing and grub-screw lock feel old-school dependable, but the modern sealing and grease spec are what cut downtime.
| Type | Take-up housing unit, UCFA series |
| Bore (d) | ≈ 7/8 in (22.225 mm) — UC205-14 insert |
| Housing material | Cast iron (≈ ASTM A48 Class 30 / HT200) |
| Locking method | Two grub/set screws, typically M6 @ 120° |
| Sealing | Contact NBR seal with flinger; IP rating in real-world use may vary ≈ IP54 |
| Dynamic load (C) | ≈ 14 kN (application dependent) |
| Static load (Co) | ≈ 7.8 kN |
| Speed limit | Up to around 4,500 rpm with EP2 grease (load/temp dependent) |
| Misalignment | ±2° typical |
| Take-up slot spacing | ≈ 90–100 mm centers; slot width ≈ 14 mm (check frame) |
| Grease | EP2 lithium; temp window ≈ -20°C to +120°C |
Housing is cast iron, CNC machined, then phosphate-treated and painted for corrosion resistance. The insert uses bearing steel (GCr15 / AISI 52100), hardened and ground. Seals are NBR. Typical QC includes radial internal clearance check (ISO 5753-1), vibration/noise (ISO 15242), load rating validation (ISO 281, ISO 76), and salt-spray on coatings (ASTM B117). In fact, some batches I’ve seen run sample life tests to L10 of 20,000–50,000 hours—totally depends on load and lubrication interval.
- Conveyors and take-up frames in packaging and logistics. - Agriculture (augers, grain handling). - Light mining/aggregate transfer stations. - HVAC and textiles where alignment drifts. To be honest, the grub-screw locking isn’t glamorous, but it’s forgiving and field-serviceable.
| Criteria | BTZ Bearing (Hebei) | Generic Importer | Premium Global Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Competitive | Lowest | Highest |
| Lead time | Stock + short build | Variable | Consistent |
| Certifications | ISO 9001 supplier chain | Mixed | Full suite |
| Customization | Grease/seal/lock options, ≈ 2–4 weeks | Limited | Available, longer lead |
| After-sales | Direct engineering support | Basic | Strong |
| Sample policy | Available on request | Occasional | Available |
For the UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing, typical tweaks include food-grade grease, triple-lip seals, stainless flingers, and eccentric lock inserts if your shaft tolerances are loose. Origin is No. 3, Area B, Bearing Industry Mass Entrepreneurship Park, Beihuan Road, Linxi County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province—worth noting if you care about supply chain traceability.
A packaging plant retrofitted 36 take-up points with UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing units and bumped grease intervals to every 600 hours with EP2. Downtime tied to bearing failures dropped ≈ 30% over six months. Not magical, just better sealing and consistent alignment.
If you need a tough, set-screw take-up unit with sensible sealing, this one punches above its weight. Verify slot spacing against your frame, match the grease to your temperature profile, and you’ll likely forget it’s even there—which is kind of the goal.