Product Overview: FC 218 Cartridge Bearing Housing
The FC 218 is a robust, circular cartridge-type bearing housing designed for reliable performance in a wide range of industrial applications. As a key component in our Bearing Housing lineup, this unit belongs to the FC 200 Series of cartridge housings. Its primary function is to securely house an insert bearing, such as the UC 218 or UK 218, providing stable support for a rotating shaft. The cylindrical outer surface of the FC 218 is precision-machined, allowing for a straightforward press-fit installation into a machine's frame or housing bore, ensuring accurate alignment and a secure fit.
Manufactured from high-grade cast iron, the FC 218 is built to withstand heavy loads and harsh operating conditions. It is an essential component for creating simple, effective, and easily maintainable bearing arrangements in various types of machinery. Explore our comprehensive range of FC Series housings to find the ideal solution for your specific mounting requirements.
Key Features of the FC 218 Housing
- Circular Cartridge Design: Features a cylindrical outer profile for easy and accurate press-fit mounting into a straight bore.
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Provides high strength, rigidity, and excellent vibration damping for enhanced operational stability.
- Compatibility: Engineered to be used with 90mm shaft insert bearings (e.g., UC 218, UK 218), offering versatility in application.
- Precision Machined: Guarantees accurate dimensions for a secure fit of both the bearing and the housing, minimizing movement and wear.
- Relubrication Capability: Typically equipped with a grease nipple to allow for convenient periodic lubrication, extending the service life of the bearing.
- Simplified Mounting: Offers a compact and self-contained solution that simplifies machine design and assembly.
Common Applications
- Conveyor Systems: Ideal for supporting rollers and pulleys where a compact and rigid mounting is necessary.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in implements and equipment that operate in demanding and rugged environments.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Provides stable support for fan shafts, ensuring smooth and reliable rotation.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for machinery where reliable and cleanable bearing arrangements are required.
- Packaging Equipment: Ensures precise and consistent operation in automated packaging lines.
- Textile Machinery: Supports various rotating components, contributing to the efficiency of production processes.
- Construction Equipment: Offers a durable mounting solution for various moving parts in heavy-duty machinery.
Benefits of Using the FC 218 Housing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Provides a rigid and secure foundation for the bearing, reducing the risk of premature failure.
- Simplified Installation and Replacement: The press-fit design makes installation and removal of the unit straightforward, reducing maintenance downtime.
- Improved Bearing Performance: Protects the insert bearing from external contaminants and ensures proper alignment, maximizing its operational life.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Combines a housing and bearing seat into a single unit, offering an economical alternative to complex custom mountings.
- Space-Saving Design: The compact, cylindrical shape is ideal for applications where space is limited.
- Increased Rigidity: The solid cast iron construction adds stiffness to the shaft support system, improving overall performance.
