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Timken Ball Housed Unit Catalog

Timken Ball Housed Unit Catalog
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Timken Ball Housed Unit Catalog

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Overview
Timken offers a wide range of housed units designed to improve productivity and uptime in various industries. These include ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, and spherical roller bearings, all engineered for durability in harsh environments and to reduce maintenance costs. The emphasis is on high-quality materials and innovative engineering.
Introduction
Timken's housed units are designed for easy installation and flexibility across different applications. They come pre-assembled with various locking systems and materials like cast iron and pressed steel. The Shaft Guarding Technology prevents costly shaft damage.
Types of Housed Units
  • Ball Bearing Housed Units: Suitable for agriculture, fans, blowers, and conveyors, featuring wide-inner-ring ball bearings for additional shaft support.
  • Type E Housed Units: Designed to repel contaminants with double-lip seals and corrosion-resistant finishes, ideal for pulp and paper, mining, and cement industries.
  • Spherical Roller Bearing Solid-Block Housed Units: Built for harsh conditions with multiple locking configurations, used in metals, mining, and agriculture.
  • SAF Split-Block Housed Units: Available in cast iron, ductile iron, or cast steel for heavy loads, used in power generation and mining.
  • SNT Split Plummer Blocks: Metric-sized blocks for easy installation and maintenance, suitable for power generation, mining, and food processing.
Catalog Usage
The catalog provides detailed information on dimensions, tolerances, and load ratings to assist in selecting the appropriate housed units, including fitting practices and material specifications.
Shelf Life and Storage
Guidelines emphasize proper storage to maximize product life, with specific conditions for temperature and humidity to prevent damage.
Storage and Handling Guidelines
  • Store products to prevent packaging damage and use promptly once opened.
  • Maintain storage temperatures between 0°C and 40°C with humidity below 60%.
  • Ensure storage areas are free from contaminants and vibrations.
Grease-Lubricated Bearings
  • Shipped with a corrosion-preventive compound, not a lubricant.
  • Specialized grease may require removal of this compound before use.
  • Regular grease replenishment is necessary for optimal performance.
Warnings and Cautions
  • Follow installation and maintenance guidelines from the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
  • Avoid excessive force or heating components with an open flame.
  • Operating temperatures should not exceed 121°C.
Engineering Considerations
  • Antifriction bearings are suitable for various speeds and load combinations.
  • Materials, internal clearances, and lubrication are critical in bearing selection.
  • Timken offers a premium TDC™ coating for enhanced corrosion resistance.
Material Specifications
  • Various materials are recommended for different operating temperatures and conditions.
  • Dimensional stability and corrosion resistance are key considerations.
Internal Clearance
The radial internal clearance of ball bearings is crucial for absorbing press fitting effects and compensating for thermal expansion, measured radially as per ABMA standards.
Cages
Cages in ball bearings separate rolling elements, prevent contact and wear, and maintain spacing. Timken offers pressed-steel and molded-nylon cages for different applications.
Lubrication
Proper lubrication is essential for bearing performance, with specific viscosity recommendations and maximum operating speed influenced by temperature and lubrication.
Relubrication
Intervals vary based on service conditions, with general recommendations provided for different environments.
Lubrication Systems
Timken offers single-point and centralized multi-point lubricators for periodic grease delivery to bearings.
Timken Ball-Bearing Pillow-Block Grease
Designed for long life and high-temperature lubrication, suitable for lightly loaded ball bearings in high-temperature settings.
SAL/SAOL Lubrication
Designed for oil lubrication with specific guidelines for managing oil levels and using high-quality automotive or turbine oil.
General Relubrication Suggestions
Periodic relubrication is advised due to the nature of food-grade grease and corrosive environments.
Ball Bearing Housed Units
Provides formulas and guidelines for calculating the fatigue life of bearings using the L10 life calculation method.
Load Ratings and Life Calculations
Outlines notations and formulas for calculating bearing life, considering factors like radial load rating and life-adjustment factors.
Frequency Coefficients
Provided for wide-inner-ring ball bearings to predict bearing defect frequencies for predictive maintenance.
Mounting
Guidelines for mounting wide-inner-ring ball bearings, including recommended shaft tolerances and fits.
Specifications
Lists bearing models with corresponding shaft diameters, outer-ring sizes, and housing bore dimensions, emphasizing correct housing bore dimensions for compatibility.
Engineering and Mounting
Outlines engineering considerations for mounting ball bearing housed units, highlighting the need for a minimum slip fit and correct housing bore dimensions.
Installation Procedures
Detailed instructions for standard and high-speed or high-temperature bearings, emphasizing proper maintenance and lubrication.
Warnings and Recommendations
Includes warnings about improper installation and maintenance risks, stressing the importance of following instructions and maintaining proper lubrication.
Shaft Tolerance Specifications
Specifies shaft tolerances based on size, with adjustments for heavy loads, high speeds, or vertical shaft applications.
Set Screw and Bolt Torque Specifications
Details set screw tightening torque and bolt mounting torque for different sizes and materials.
Ball-Bearing Housed Units Selection Guide
Provides a selection guide based on load and housing type, with options for light, normal, and heavy-duty applications.
Wide-Inner-Ring Ball Bearings
Designed for ease of mounting and maximum shaft support, available with different locking systems.
Installation and Safety Instructions
Emphasizes proper maintenance and handling practices to avoid injury, with specific instructions for cam collar installation.
Introduction to Bearings
Overview of various series of wide-inner-ring ball bearings, focusing on industrial applications and features like superfinished raceways and anti-backout set screws.
Y Series Bearings
Characterized by full-width inner rings for enhanced shaft support, factory-prelubricated with flexible nylon retainers.
YA Series Bearings
Includes relubricatable and non-relubricatable bearings with extended inner rings and positive-contact seals.
ER Series Bearings
Offers standard mounting dimensions with unique set screw locking devices and corrosion resistance.
Shaft Guarding Technology™
Uses a stainless-steel band to prevent shaft damage and reduce fretting corrosion.
Industrial Series Bearings (KR, KRR, KRRB)
Designed for dirty or wet conditions with effective sealing and lubricant retention.
G-KRR, G-KRRB Series Bearings
Relubricatable bearings with enhanced protection for extremely dirty or wet conditions.
Applications
Suitable for various industries, including agriculture, food processing, and industrial machinery.
Specifications
Details specifications and features of wide-inner-ring ball bearings, including heavy series SMN A and B types, and MUOA-B inserts.
Procedures
Ordering procedures specify bearing numbers and collar numbers.
Standards and Recommendations
Outlines bore tolerances and advises consulting a Timken engineer for specific applications.
Applications and Features
Suitable for various industries with features like self-alignment and different housing materials.
Additional Information
Includes a detailed table of contents and nomenclature for understanding unit naming conventions.
Introduction
Ball bearing housed units accommodate a wide range of operating conditions, featuring cast-iron housings and self-locking collars.
Types of Housed Units
  • Pillow Blocks: For shaft support with parallel mounting surfaces.
  • Flanged Cartridges: For specific mounting requirements.
  • Flangette Units: For lighter applications.
  • Cylindrical Cartridges: For initial shaft alignment.
  • Take-up Units: For shaft adjustment and belt-tightening.
Features and Benefits
  • Powder-Coat Finish: Reduces chipping and corrosion.
  • Nylon-Patch Set Screw: Increases bearing life.
  • Seal Curl: Secures mechanical attachment of the seal.
  • Superfinished Raceways: Reduce friction.
  • 6/6 Nylon Heat-Stabilized Retainer: Tolerates misalignment.
  • Grade-10 Balls: Provide quieter operation.
  • Shaft Guarding Technology™: Protects the shaft.
Installation Procedures
  • Self-Locking Collar Installation: Facilitates mounting without additional components.
  • Concentric Collar Installation: Simplifies installation.
  • Set Screw Locking Bearing: Involves tightening set screws to specified torque values.
Specifications and Data
Provides detailed specifications for various unit types, including dimensions and load ratings.
Conclusion
Timken's ball bearing housed units offer a variety of configurations and features to meet diverse application needs, ensuring reliable performance and ease of installation.
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Timken Ball Housed Unit Catalog-1

Timken® Ball Bearing Housed Unit Catalog

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TIMKEN® HOUSED UNIT CATALOG INDEX OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SHELF LIFE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ball Bearing Housed Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Tapered Roller Bearing Type E Housed Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Spherical Roller Bearing Solid-Block Housed Units. . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Timken®...

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TIMKEN OVERVIEW GROW STRONGER WITH TIMKEN Every day, people around the world count on the strength of Timken. Our expertise in metallurgy, friction management and mechanical power transmission helps them accelerate improvements in productivity and uptime. We supply products and services that can help keep your operations moving forward, whether you need drive train kits for commercial vehicles, durable housings for bearings in dirty environments, couplings that avoid metal-to-metal contact between motors and gearboxes, repair services for rail bearings, steel for an aircraft engine shaft, or...

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TIMKEN OVERVIEW INCREASE YOUR EQUIPMENT UPTIME In addition to high-quality bearings, engineered steel and mechanical power transmission components, we provide valuable integrated products and services. For example, we offer repair services and equipment monitoring equipment that can alert you to problems before they impact your uptime. Additionally, we offer a broad selection of seals, premium lubricants, lubricators, couplings and chain to keep your operations moving smoothly. Our 10 technology centers in the United States, Europe and Asia help pioneer tomorrow’s innovations with extensive basic...

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INTRODUCTION HOUSED UNIT OVERVIEW RUGGED TIMKEN® HOUSED UNITS HELP PROTECT YOUR BEARINGS When you choose sturdy Timken housings, your bearings can keep rolling smoothly, even in harsh environments impacted by dirt, debris, water and other contaminants. Timken engineers designed special housings to withstand tough challenges on the job. Protected inside durable cast iron or steel, our highly engineered Timken® ball and roller bearings work hard to help you manufacture and transport materials, without excessive maintenance due to contaminants. Choose from our selection of housed units designed...

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INTRODUCTION HOUSED UNIT OVERVIEW TIMKEN® BALL HOUSED UNITS OFFER EASY INSTALLATION, FLEXIBLE OPTIONS Timken® ball housed units, available in a variety of sizes and types, feature wide-inner-ring ball bearings that provide additional shaft support and locking options. The Timken® wide-inner-ring ball bearing is designed for straight shafts and can be positioned without shoulders, locknuts or adapters. For easy installation, our ball housed units can be ordered pre-assembled with bearings, housings, seals and locking systems. Choose from pillow blocks, flanged cartridges, take-up units and cylindrical...

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INTRODUCTION HOUSED UNIT OVERVIEW TIMKEN® TYPE E HOUSED UNITS REPEL CONTAMINANTS, ENHANCE PERFORMANCE Timken® Type E tapered roller bearing housed units feature double-lip seals and locking collars that protect against water and other contaminants. This double-lip seal design blocks debris and retains grease better than single-lip or triple-lip seals, according to Timken 2012 laboratory tests. Its cast-iron exterior includes a corrosion-resistant electro-coat finish for the housing and collar, a more durable shield than industry-standard powder coating or black oxide. Set screws with nylon patches...

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INTRODUCTION HOUSED UNIT OVERVIEW TIMKEN® SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARING SOLID-BLOCK HOUSED UNITS WITHSTAND HARSH CONDITIONS Timken® spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units stand up to rugged conditions. Composed of solid steel, they withstand most falling debris and handle up to ±1.5 degrees of misalignment. The steel used in these products is up to two times stronger than cast iron, which may break or pound out in tough applications. Timken spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units come in five locking configurations: single and double set screws, eccentric locks for reversing applications,...

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INTRODUCTION HOUSED UNIT OVERVIEW TIMKEN® SAF SPLIT-BLOCK HOUSED UNITS BEAR HEAVY LOADS Timken® SAF split-block housed units are available in rugged cast iron, ductile iron or cast steel to match a range of industrial environments. Our Timken SAF housed units have separate, matched caps and bases. In larger sizes where housed units are heavier, this split-block design eases installation. Remove the cap using a pry-tool slot for bearing inspection, service and replacement. Available in a variety of shaft sizes, Timken SAF units offer the choice of tapered-bore design for easy mounting or a straight-bore...

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INTRODUCTION HOUSED UNIT OVERVIEW TIMKEN® SNT SPLIT PLUMMER BLOCKS CARRY HEAVY LOADS Timken® SNT split plummer blocks are available in metric sizes. Their rugged cast iron, ductile iron or cast steel designs stand up to a range of industrial environments. Our Timken SNT plummer blocks have separate, matched caps and bases. In larger sizes where plummer blocks are heavier, this split-block design eases installation. Remove the cap using a pry-tool slot for bearing inspection, service and replacement. Available in a variety of metric shaft sizes, Timken SNT plummer block units offer the choice...

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TIMKEN HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG We designed this catalog to help you find the Timken housed units best suited to your specifications. Timken offers an extensive range of bearings and accessories in both imperial and metric sizes. For your convenience, size ranges are indicated in millimeters and inches. Contact your Timken engineer to learn more about our complete line for the special needs of your application. This publication contains dimensions, tolerances and load ratings, as well as engineering sections describing fitting practices for shafts and housings, internal...

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