If you spend time around conveyors or agricultural kit, you already know the type: four-bolt square flange, 1-3/4" bore, built to shrug off dust and misalignment. The UCF209-28 Outer Spherical Flange Bearing With Seat is one of those dependable, almost boring (in the best way) parts that keeps plants running. Origin-wise, it comes out of No. 3, Area B, Bearing Industry Mass Entrepreneurship Park, Beihuan Road, Linxi County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province. I've walked similar plants—smell of cutting fluid, racks of housings—honestly, you can tell when a line is dialed in.
Three things keep popping up: better sealing (triple-lip options), smarter grease management, and traceability. End users want longer intervals and ISO-aligned test data, not just catalog promises. In fact, many customers say they’re swapping older cast housings for coated or stainless inserts in corrosive wash-down zones. However, for general duty, the classic cast iron + set-screw combo still wins on cost-performance.
| Bore (d) | 1-3/4" (≈44.45 mm) |
| Housing style | 4-bolt square flange (F209 style) |
| Locking method | Dual set-screws on inner ring |
| Seals | Contact rubber seals; shields optional |
| Materials | Insert: bearing steel (e.g., GCr15); Housing: cast iron |
| Dynamic load rating (Cr) | ≈30–35 kN (real-world use may vary) |
| Grease | Factory-filled EP2 lithium; re-greasable zerk |
| Speed limit (grease) | ≈3,000 rpm typical |
| Temperature range | -20 °C to +110 °C (short peaks higher) |
Conveyors, agricultural implements, packaging machinery, HVAC fans, small quarry screens. I guess the secret sauce is the outer-spherical insert that tolerates a bit of misalignment during install—saves time, reduces fretting.
“Dropped into a grain auger with zero fuss.” “Grease interval stretched to quarterly; surprisingly quiet.” Not scientific, sure, but it tracks with our own checks.
| Vendor | Lead Time | Seal Options | Warranty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTZ Bearing (Hebei) | ≈7–15 days | Contact, triple-lip optional | 12 months | Good balance of cost/traceability |
| Competitor L | Stock on common sizes | Multiple, including stainless shields | 12–24 months | Higher list price |
| Budget Import | ≈20–30 days | Basic contact only | 6 months | Variable QC; verify certificates |
A Midwestern packaging plant swapped legacy units for UCF209-28 Outer Spherical Flange Bearing With Seat on a carton conveyor. Result: vibration dropped ≈18% (ISO 15242 bands), grease interval moved from monthly to quarterly, and unplanned downtime went from three incidents/quarter to zero over six months. Not a miracle—just better sealing and fit-up.
If you want a reliable, spec-driven 1-3/4" four-bolt flange that doesn’t overcomplicate your MRO shelf, the UCF209-28 Outer Spherical Flange Bearing With Seat is a sensible pick. Price-conscious, test-backed, and easy to fit—exactly what most lines need.