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UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing


Field Notes on the UCFA205-14 Take-Up Unit: What Buyers Actually Need to Know

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.

UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

What’s trending in mounted bearings (and why it matters)

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.

Quick spec sheet (the details buyers ask for)

TypeTake-up housing unit, UCFA series
Bore (d)≈ 7/8 in (22.225 mm) — UC205-14 insert
Housing materialCast iron (≈ ASTM A48 Class 30 / HT200)
Locking methodTwo grub/set screws, typically M6 @ 120°
SealingContact 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 limitUp 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)
GreaseEP2 lithium; temp window ≈ -20°C to +120°C
UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

Materials, methods, testing: how it’s made

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.

Where it works well

- 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.

UCFA205-14 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing

Vendor snapshot (what you’re really comparing)

Criteria BTZ Bearing (Hebei) Generic Importer Premium Global Brand
PriceCompetitiveLowestHighest
Lead timeStock + short buildVariableConsistent
CertificationsISO 9001 supplier chainMixedFull suite
CustomizationGrease/seal/lock options, ≈ 2–4 weeksLimitedAvailable, longer lead
After-salesDirect engineering supportBasicStrong
Sample policyAvailable on requestOccasionalAvailable

Customization options

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.

Mini case study

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.

Final thoughts

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.

References

  1. ISO 281: Rolling bearings — Dynamic load ratings and rating life.
  2. ISO 76: Rolling bearings — Static load ratings.
  3. ISO 5753-1: Rolling bearings — Radial internal clearance.
  4. ISO 15242: Rolling bearings — Measuring vibration.
  5. ASTM B117: Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
  6. IEC 60529: Degrees of protection (IP Code) — Sealing guidance.
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