If you spend time around conveyors or belt tensioners, you already know: take-up units are the quiet heroes that keep lines running. The UCFA211 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing sits in that sweet spot—robust cast-iron housing, pre-lubed insert, and just enough adjustability to tame belt drift. I’ve seen it in quarries and packaging plants alike, and—surprisingly—it’s often the last component anyone worries about until uptime reports come in.
This unit combines a UC211 radial insert ball bearing—secured with grub screws in the inner ring—with a UCFA take-up housing for easy belt tensioning. Cast iron body, grease nipple, dual-lip seals; simple, tough, serviceable. Many customers say it “just works,” which, to be honest, is the whole point on a production line.
| Parameter | Value (≈ / typical) |
|---|---|
| Bore (d) | 55 mm (UC211 insert) |
| Dynamic load rating C | ≈ 62 kN (real-world use may vary) |
| Static load rating Co | ≈ 39 kN |
| Housing material | Cast iron (HT200/FC200 class) |
| Inner ring locking | Grub/set screws (often M8 × 2) |
| Seals | NBR dual-lip + shields |
| Grease | EP2 lithium, -20 to +120 °C typical |
| Service life window | 8,000–40,000 h depending on load, speed, lube |
| Origin | No. 3, Area B, Bearing Industry Mass Entrepreneurship Park, Beihuan Road, Linxi County, Xingtai City, Hebei Province |
Conveyor take-up frames, sand & gravel lines, agricultural harvesters, food secondary packaging, and even some HVAC belt drives. One maintenance lead told me their UCFA211 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing swap cut belt tracking downtime by half—mostly because tensioning was faster and repeatable.
| Vendor | Lead Time | MOQ | Customization | Certs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTZ Bearing (Hebei) | ≈ 7–15 days | Flexible | Bore seals, grease, logo, packing | ISO 9001 | Competitive pricing, OEM friendly |
| Brand A (global) | 2–4 weeks | Standard | Limited | ISO 9001, 14001 | Broad distribution |
| Brand B (regional) | 1–3 weeks | Moderate | Some options | ISO 9001 | Stock-dependent |
Packaging plant (24/6 duty): after switching to UCFA211 Take Up Housing Bearing Unit Pillow Block Bearing with EP2 grease, MTBF moved from ≈ 9 to ≈ 18 months; maintenance cited better sealing and consistent tensioning. Not a lab trial—just shop-floor reality.