Product Overview: The FL 216 2-Bolt Oval Flange Housing
The FL 216 is a robust and reliable two-bolt oval flange housing unit, designed for mounting bearings on flat surfaces where space is limited. As a key component in our FL 200 Series of Bearing Housings, it is specifically engineered to accommodate a UC 216 insert bearing, making it suitable for applications with an 80mm shaft diameter. Its cast iron construction ensures durability and stability, providing secure support for rotating shafts in a wide variety of industrial settings.
This housing unit features a spherical inner surface that allows the inserted bearing to make initial self-alignment, compensating for any minor shaft-to-housing misalignment. Equipped with a grease nipple, the FL 216 allows for easy relubrication, which is crucial for extending the service life of the bearing, especially in contaminated or demanding environments. It is an essential part for creating reliable and easy-to-maintain mounted bearing solutions.
Key Features of the FL 216 Housing
- Durable Construction: Made from high-grade cast iron for excellent strength, rigidity, and vibration damping.
- Two-Bolt Oval Design: The oval shape with two mounting holes is ideal for applications with space constraints, ensuring a secure fit.
- Self-Alignment Capability: The spherical seat accommodates the initial misalignment of the insert bearing, reducing stress on the shaft and bearing.
- Relubrication Facility: Includes a pre-installed grease nipple for periodic maintenance, extending the operational life of the bearing.
- Standardized Dimensions: Manufactured to industry standards for full interchangeability with other brands.
- Secure Bearing Fit: Precisely machined to ensure a snug and secure fit for 80mm bore insert bearings.
Common Applications
- Conveyor Systems: Widely used to support conveyor rollers and drive shafts where surface mounting is required.
- Agricultural Machinery: Ideal for equipment such as spreaders, harvesters, and balers that operate in rugged conditions.
- Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for processing lines, packaging machinery, and bottling plants.
- HVAC Systems: Commonly found in industrial fans, blowers, and air handling units.
- Textile and Printing Machinery: Provides stable shaft support in various stages of textile production and printing presses.
- Construction Equipment: Used in light-duty mixers, screeds, and other construction machinery.
- Packaging Systems: Ensures smooth operation in wrapping, sealing, and labeling equipment.
Benefits of Using the FL 216 Housing
- Simplified Installation: The two-bolt design allows for quick and straightforward mounting onto machine frames.
- Enhanced Reliability: Provides a stable and rigid support for the bearing, improving the overall reliability of the machinery.
- Reduced Maintenance: The relubrication feature helps prevent premature bearing failure, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers an economical and effective method for supporting rotating shafts compared to complex custom setups.
- Versatile Mounting: Can be mounted in various orientations, offering flexibility in machine design.
- Improved Service Life: Protects the insert bearing from external contaminants and operational stresses, leading to a longer lifespan.
