BROWNING VF4S-316 flange bearing 4 holes
- Brand
- BROWNING
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
- Series
- VF4S 300
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Description
BROWNING VF4S-316 belongs to flange bearing 4 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 VF4S-316 and any equivalents.
The BROWNING VF4S 4-bolt flange bracket is a mounted unit that pairs a cast iron housing with a ball insert bearing. It bolts to a flat surface with four fasteners, providing rigid, centered support for rotating shafts. Typical uses include conveyors, mixers, and fans. MR Industrial Accessories supplies the VF4S series in a range of shaft sizes.
Reading the VF4S code: VF means 4-bolt flange, 4S is the housing style, and the trailing number gives the shaft diameter. For instance, VF4S-108 fits a 1" 1/8 shaft, VF4S-112 a 1" 3/4 shaft, and VF4S-115 a 1" 15/16 shaft. The VF4S 100 series covers common inch sizes, while the VF4S 300 series groups metric equivalents. The suffix only changes the insert bore, not the housing.
These brackets appear in food and beverage operations, belt and screw conveyors, mixers, dryers, and aggregate processing. They also serve in centrifugal fans, pumps, and packaging lines. The 4-bolt flange mounts directly to sheet metal or structural steel without machining a seat, which simplifies installation in many industrial settings.
Selection starts with the shaft diameter and load type. A 4-bolt flange suits mainly radial loads with little axial thrust. Verify that the insert seal matches the environment: a single contact lip seal for dry dust, or tighter seals for washdown and humidity. During mounting, set the flange on a clean, flat surface, tighten the four bolts in a cross pattern, and confirm the shaft turns freely without axial play. The insert is lubricated at the factory; replenish according to the duty cycle.
Mounted brackets from other brands use their own naming systems, but shaft sizes and flange hole diameters often align between equivalent lines. For replacement, compare hole spacing, shaft diameter, and insert fastening type. MR Industrial Accessories can identify a compatible option within the BROWNING line or among the other brands it carries.
If you have the part number, send it via WhatsApp to MR Industrial Accessories for a prompt quote. Without the number, provide the shaft diameter, flange hole spacing, and a photo of the assembly. We can also quote the insert bearing separately if only that component needs replacement.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Message us the part number on WhatsApp and we'll verify its dimensions and version with the manufacturer's datasheet.
Frequently asked questions
- What does VF4S mean on a BROWNING bracket?
- VF stands for 4-bolt flange, and 4S indicates the housing type. The final number, like 108 or 112, is the shaft diameter in inches. The VF4S 100 series groups inch sizes and the VF4S 300 series the metric equivalents.
- How do I choose the bracket for my shaft?
- Measure the shaft diameter and the flange hole spacing. Also consider the load type and working environment to select the insert sealing. With that data we will quote the exact reference.
- Can it be replaced by another brand?
- Yes, many mounted bracket lines share shaft and flange dimensions. To ensure interchangeability, compare the shaft diameter, the hole spacing, and the insert fastening system. We will indicate the compatible alternative.