BROWNING VF2E-232 flange bearing 2 holes

BROWNING VF2E-232 belongs to flange bearing 2 holes, part of our Bearing housings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for VF2E-232 and any equivalents.

The BROWNING VF2E series flange Y bearing with insert is a ready-to-mount unit that pairs a cast iron housing with two bolt holes and an insert bearing that has an extended inner ring. It secures a rotating shaft to a flat surface, with the shaft sitting perpendicular to the mounting face, so it fits machines where a base-mounted unit will not work.

The part number breaks down into clear segments. The letters VF indicate the flange housing, and the E denotes the insert bearing version. The number that follows tells you how many mounting holes the housing has—two here. A hyphen separates the base code from the shaft size: in VF2E-108, VF2E-110, or VF2E-112, only the numeric suffix changes, and it grows with the shaft diameter. The line is offered in two size ranges, VF2E 100 and VF2E 200, covering lighter equipment through larger drives.

These units are common on belt and screw conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, blowers, exhausters, bucket elevators, and food processing equipment. They suit any setup where the shaft mounts to a plate or frame and a two-bolt flange is more practical than a base. The cast iron housing takes the shaft loads, while the insert allows rotation with self-alignment.

When selecting a size, begin with the shaft diameter and the load type: mostly radial in belt or chain drives, with some axial load in propellers and screw conveyors. Match the insert seal to the environment—dust, water, or frequent washdowns call for tighter sealing and, where needed, periodic relubrication with the specified lubricant. During installation, set the flange on a flat, clean surface, tighten the bolts in a cross pattern, and verify shaft alignment with the driven equipment to avoid loading the insert.

Interchangeability across brands depends on flange dimensions, hole spacing, and shaft diameter, not on the commercial part number. A housing from another maker with the same dimensional combination can replace the original, but it is wise to also compare the insert's shaft locking method and sealing before deciding. If you have a worn housing, send the old part number or the flange dimensions and we will identify the compatible alternative from the BROWNING line.