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UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing


Field Notes on the UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

I’ve seen take-up units live very easy lives on tidy conveyors—and very rough ones in aggregate yards where dust finds everything. The UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing is built for both, which, to be honest, is why maintenance teams keep asking about it.

UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

What it is and why it’s trending

UCFA-style housings are take-up units with slotted feet—meaning you can tension a belt or chain without moving the whole frame. This UCFA uses a cast iron housing and a UC-series radial insert ball bearing with grub screws (set screws) on the inner ring. Industry trend? More plants are moving to pre-assembled units like this to shorten planned downtime and standardize spares across lines. It seems mundane, but faster swaps equal real money saved.

Typical applications

  • Bulk-handling conveyors in grain, cement, and recycling
  • Take-up stations on package sorters and parcel hubs
  • Light-duty mining/aggregate handling (dry environments)
  • General plant drives where belt tensioning is routine
UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

Key specs (real-world values may vary)

ParameterValue
Shaft size1-5/8 in (≈41.28 mm), “-26” inch bore
HousingCast iron (HT200/gray iron), UCFA take-up style
InsertUC209-series, steel GCr15 (AISI 52100), set-screw locking
SealingDouble-lip contact seals + flinger
GreaseEP2 lithium soap; -20 to 120 °C typical
Dynamic load rating (C)≈ 31–34 kN (UC209 class)
Static load rating (C0)≈ 19–20 kN
Grease speed limit≈ 3,000–3,600 rpm
Standards refsISO 281 (life), ISO 76 (static), ISO 15243 (failure modes)

In practice, many customers say the UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing runs cooler than older units, especially when aligned well and not over-greased (common pitfall!).

Manufacturing and testing flow

Materials are selected (GCr15 rings, grade iron housing), then: forging → turning → heat treatment → grinding (P6/P0 accuracy depending on spec) → seal assembly → grease fill (ASTM D4950 GC-LB class equivalents) → torque/rotation test → noise/vibration check → dimensional audit → packing. Life estimates follow ISO 281 L10 methodology; failure analysis aligns with ISO 15243. Typical service life, frankly, depends on alignment, load spectrum, and contamination—get the seals right and you’re halfway there.

UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

Vendor snapshot and customization

Origin: No. 3, Area B, Bearing Industry Mass Entrepreneurship Park, Beihuan Road, Linxi County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. Options often include stainless inserts, triple-lip seals, solid lubrication, and food-grade grease—although for heavy washdown you might prefer thermoplastic or stainless housings.

Criteria BTZ Bearing Vendor B Vendor C
Material gradeCast iron HT200; GCr15 ringsSimilarVaries
Sealing optionsDouble-lip; upgrades on requestStandardStandard
QC & testingNoise/vibration + load auditsRoutineBasic
CertificationsISO 9001 factory level (typ.)ISO 9001Undisclosed
Lead timeAround 2–4 weeks3–5 weeksUncertain

Real-world case and feedback

Case: a grain elevator retrofitted two take-up stations with the UCFA209-26 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing. After six months: no relube failures, temperature dropped ≈6–8 °C at steady load, and belt tracking stabilized. Maintenance lead told me, “Surprisingly boring—in a good way.”

Quick usage tips

  • Set-screw torque to spec; re-check after 24 hours.
  • Grease moderately; purge until slight seal lift, then stop.
  • Keep take-up travel clean; contamination shortens life fast.
  • For corrosive washdown, consider stainless or polymer housings.

Citations:

  1. ISO 281: Rolling bearings — Dynamic load ratings and rating life
  2. ISO 15243: Rolling bearings — Damage and failures — Terms, characteristics and causes
  3. ASTM D4950: Grease classification (automotive/chassis and wheel bearing)
  4. ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
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