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PRODUCT FOCUS – SKF Ball Bearing Units (Y-Bearings)

08 June, 2021
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Make the Change to Premium Quality Pillow Blocks for Reliable Equipment

One of the most popular bearing units used in industry today are ball bearing units (BBU’s), commonly referred to as pillow block bearings, flange units, or Y-Bearing units, in SKF terms. These units are available in a variety of housing types and shaft fixing styles.

Due to the extensive demand for these units, there are multiple producers manufacturing these bearings. While some products are high in quality, others are unfortunately sub-par. It, therefore, remains imperative for the user to understand the application on which the units are being utilised, as well as the reliability requirement of the equipment. When buying these units, the purchase price is often the deciding factor, which may negatively impact equipment reliability. In addition to this, the subsequent costs of premature failure caused by inferior quality BBUs may substantially exceed the savings in the purchase price. This represents a classic example of the saying “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten”.

So Why SKF Y-bearings?

SKF Y-bearings and Y-bearing units are ready-to-mount and ready-to-use solutions equipped with a superior sealing system. This system provides reliable protection against moisture and contaminants, in addition to exceptional lubricant retention.

The SKF Y-bearing and Y-bearing unit assortment are extensive. It includes a wide range of housing designs and materials and a variety of Y-bearings with locking mechanisms and seals suited to different requirements. All have design features that, when combined according to the application requirement, provide superior service life despite challenging environments.