Product Overview: The FL 218 Two-Bolt Oval Flange Housing
The FL 218 is a robust and reliable two-bolt oval flange bearing housing, a key component in our FL 200 Series of Bearing Housings. Specifically designed to be paired with a UC 218 insert bearing, this unit provides secure and stable support for a 90mm shaft. Its oval shape and two-bolt mounting configuration make it ideal for applications where space is limited or where a compact mounting solution is required on a flat surface. Manufactured from high-grade cast iron, the FL 218 ensures durability and rigidity, protecting the insert bearing and ensuring long service life.
As a premier supplier of industrial mechanical parts, we offer a comprehensive range of housing units to meet diverse application needs. The FL 218 simplifies machine design and assembly by providing a complete, ready-to-mount solution that accommodates initial shaft misalignment when used with a spherical outer ring insert bearing. Explore our full catalog of FL Series housings for various shaft sizes.
Key Features of the FL 218 Housing
- Two-Bolt Oval Design: Allows for easy and secure mounting on vertical or horizontal surfaces, perfect for compact installations.
- Durable Cast Iron Construction: Provides high strength, vibration damping, and excellent load-bearing capabilities for demanding industrial environments.
- Relubrication Facility: Equipped with a grease nipple, allowing for periodic lubrication to extend the life of the enclosed bearing.
- Designed for 90mm Shafts: Precision-engineered to house a UC 218 insert bearing, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
- Simplified Assembly: Offers a practical and efficient solution for mounting shafts, reducing the need for complex custom fabrications.
- Misalignment Compensation: Works with spherical insert bearings to accommodate initial static misalignment of the shaft.
Common Applications for FL 218 Housings
- Conveyor Systems: Provides reliable support for rollers and drive shafts in material handling equipment.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used extensively in harvesters, planters, and other farm equipment that operates in rugged conditions.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for mounting shafts in mixers, sorters, and packaging lines.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Ensures stable support for fan shafts, contributing to smooth and efficient operation.
- Packaging and Printing Machinery: Offers a compact and rigid mounting solution for rollers and shafts in automated equipment.
- Textile Production: Used in various machines where reliable rotational support is critical.
- Construction Equipment: Provides durable housing for shafts in light to medium-duty construction machinery.
Benefits of Using the FL 218 Housing
- Enhanced Machine Uptime: The strong cast iron body protects the bearing from contaminants and operational stress, reducing failures.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides an economical alternative to designing and manufacturing custom bearing supports.
- Easy Installation and Replacement: The standardized two-bolt design simplifies the mounting process and allows for quick replacement when necessary.
- Improved Maintenance Cycles: The integrated grease port makes relubrication simple, helping to prolong the bearing's service life and reduce maintenance downtime.
- Versatile Mounting: The oval flange design is adaptable to a wide range of machine frames and structures.
- Increased Operational Stability: By providing a rigid and secure base for the bearing, the housing minimizes vibration and ensures consistent shaft performance.
