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Selecting a housing

S electing a housing Table 5
Housing equivalents
When selecting a housing, many factors Housing series Roller bearing unit
should be considered. The selection process
depends not only on the bearing type and size SNL 5 series SKF ConCentra roller bearing units in
but also on the ability of the housing to safely the SYNT series
accommodate the magnitude and characteris- FNL series SKF ConCentra roller bearing units in
tics of all applied loads. Beside this, important the FYNT series
considerations are mounting, maintenance,
sealing options and bearing lubricant
requirements.
Search for a housing
To identify housings that are suitable for a
specific bearing type, size and shaft-bearing
combination, use the Bearing index, starting
on page 742, or the online application SKF
Housing Select, available at skf.com/housings.
Also keep in mind that a roller bearing unit
may be the preferred solution († table 5).
An online search facility for bearing units is
also available at skf.com/housings.
Adjust the bearing selection
If there is no suitable housing for the selected
bearing type or size, consider switching to a
bearing that can be accommodated in a stand-
ard housing. The result will be a more cost-
effective bearing/housing solution.

Select the final housing variant
Once a housing has been selected, be sure that
the housing and available sealing solutions will
accommodate the loads, shaft-bearing combin-
ation, lubrication method and operating condi-
tions, e.g. type and level of contaminants.
Consider all housing variants, including those
with a non-standard seat tolerance or special
seals. For unique requirements, contact the
SKF application engineering service.

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