BROWNING VF3S-120SM flange bearing 3 holes
- Brand
- BROWNING
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- VF3S 100-M
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Description
BROWNING VF3S-120SM belongs to flange bearing 3 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 VF3S-120SM and any equivalents.
A VF3S unit pairs a cast iron flange housing with a ball insert bearing, giving you a 3-bolt mount that fastens to a flat surface and holds the shaft at a right angle to that face. Alignment stays simple and service access is straightforward.
Read the code from left to right: VF tells you it is a flange housing, the 3 gives the bolt count, and S identifies the housing variant. The SM ending covers how the insert is sealed. In a reference such as VF3S-120SM, the 120 is the nominal shaft size. Units grouped under VF3S 100-M share the same 3-bolt flange pattern and take an interchangeable insert.
You will find these units on belt conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, blowers, exhausters and process equipment in food, chemical and materials operations. Because the flange bolts straight to sheet or structural steel, no machined housing bore is needed.
Selection comes down to three things: shaft diameter, the seal style that suits the environment (dust, moisture or washdown), and whether the insert can be relubricated or is lubricated for life. At installation, seat the flange on a clean flat surface, draw the three bolts down evenly, and confirm the shaft spins freely by hand. Correct lubrication and careful alignment keep the unit running.
Housings from different manufacturers can often be swapped when shaft diameter, hole spacing and flange outside diameter line up. Before substituting one unit for another, check those dimensions along with the seal type. If the code you have does not match, an equivalent that performs the same job can usually be identified.
To request a VF3S housing or a substitute, send the part number or model through WhatsApp or email. You will get a prompt quote and, where needed, a compatible option for your equipment, plus guidance on mounting and lubrication.
Dimensions
- Bore
- 1 1/4 in
Frequently asked questions
- How do I interpret VF3S-120SM?
- VF stands for flange housing, 3 is the number of bolt holes, S is the housing variant, and SM describes the insert seal. The 120 is the nominal shaft diameter. That code is enough for us to identify the unit and quote it.
- Will this housing replace the one already on my machine?
- Check the shaft diameter, the hole-to-hole distance and the flange outside diameter. When those agree, the swap is normally direct. Send the dimensions or the old code via WhatsApp and we will confirm a compatible alternative.
- What maintenance does the unit need?
- It depends on the insert seal. Some versions are lubricated for life, others can be relubricated. In dusty or damp locations, inspect the seal and lubricate according to the insert type. We can advise you when you request a quote.