Product Overview: FC 206 Round Flange Bearing Housing
The FC 206 is a robust and reliable round flanged housing unit, specifically designed to support insert bearings for shafts with a 30mm diameter. As a key component in our Bearing Housing collection, this unit is part of the versatile FC 200 Series. Constructed from high-strength cast iron, the FC 206 provides a secure and stable mounting solution for bearings on flat surfaces, ensuring proper alignment and support for rotating shafts. Its circular design with four bolt holes allows for easy and secure installation in a wide range of industrial machinery.
This housing is engineered to be paired with a UC 206 insert bearing, creating a complete and serviceable bearing assembly. The unit includes a pre-installed grease nipple, which allows for convenient relubrication to extend the bearing's service life and maintain optimal performance. The FC 206 is an essential component for creating dependable rotating systems in various industrial environments.
Key Features of the FC 206 Housing
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Manufactured from high-grade cast iron for excellent strength, rigidity, and vibration damping.
- Four-Bolt Round Flange: Features a circular flange with four mounting holes, providing a secure and evenly distributed load support.
- Designed for 30mm Shafts: Perfectly accommodates a UC 206 insert bearing for use with 30mm diameter shafts.
- Relubrication Capability: Equipped with a grease nipple (zerk fitting) for easy and periodic maintenance, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Secure Bearing Fit: Precisely machined to ensure a snug and reliable fit for the insert bearing, preventing rotation within the housing.
- Versatile Mounting: Ideal for applications requiring strong perpendicular support for a shaft.
Common Applications of FC 206 Units
- Conveyor Systems: Widely used to support rollers and drive shafts in material handling equipment.
- Agricultural Machinery: Provides dependable support in implements such as harvesters, seeders, and spreaders.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for use in mixers, bottling lines, and packaging equipment where reliable operation is critical.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Offers stable support for fan shafts, ensuring smooth and efficient airflow.
- Textile Machinery: Used in looms, spinning frames, and other processing machines to support rotating components.
- Packaging Equipment: Essential for the reliable operation of wrapping, sealing, and labeling machines.
- Construction Equipment: Applied in light-duty construction machinery for supporting various rotating parts.
Benefits of Using the FC 206 Housing
- Simplified Installation: The flanged design allows for quick and straightforward mounting onto machine frames or surfaces.
- Enhanced Bearing Protection: Shields the insert bearing from external contaminants, moisture, and impact, extending its operational life.
- Improved Machine Reliability: Provides a rigid and stable foundation for the bearing, reducing shaft misalignment and minimizing wear on other components.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a durable and economical method for mounting standard insert bearings.
- Easy Maintenance: The built-in grease fitting simplifies the lubrication process, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
- Interchangeability: Manufactured to industry-standard dimensions, making it easily interchangeable with other equivalent housing units.
