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UP TO
16%

BETTER HOLDING
POWER ON
SHAFTS

Combining JIS* compatibility An enhanced set screw The locking device on the SKF UC range
with SKF reliability locking system increases the axial holding power by up to 16%
(→ Diagram 1), so there is greater grip
With over 100 years of experience, SKF One of the reasons for failure in a low speed, between the shaft and bearing. This is a big
understands machine and plant productivity highly loaded conveyor applications is machine advantage for units operating in systemic
and the need to deliver high rotating equip- vibration loosening the locking systems. vibrating applications, such as conveyors.
ment performance. SKF has overcome this problem by using an
The SKF UC range has been designed to enhanced set screw locking design. At its A solid base and solid feet for
provide reliable performance as well and heart is a nylon patch that creates extra resist- increased cleanliness and
reduce machine downtime. It includes speciic ance to screw loosening. A simple, solution better bearing unit support
features that can make the difference in your which eliminates the labour associated with
equipment. the use of messy liquid locking compounds The solid base design of SKF insert bearing
that have no removal or reinstallation options. units – UC range provides a cleaner surface
with less contaminant ingress for improved
bearing unit support, especially the often
heavily contaminated conveyor operating
environment. A solid base design is now
standard on our two bolt langed housings as
well as a solid feet on our pillow block hous-
ings (→ ig. 1). This limits the opportunity for
dirt to collect underneath the housing support
– another step forward for better bearing unit
hygiene.

Diagram 1 Fig. 1

Shaft holding power [kN]
8,0
7,8
7,6
7,4
7,2
7,0
6,8
6,6
6,4
6,2
6,0
0
UC competitor SKF insert
product bearing units
UC range

Note: testing results based on two 1 /4 in shaft set screws,
individual results may vary depending on shaft material and
hardness, and other factors.

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