INA UC217-53 y-bearing (insert bearing)

INA UC217-53 belongs to y-bearing (insert bearing), part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for UC217-53 and any equivalents.

The INA UC series Y-bearing is an insert bearing with a spherical outer ring and sealed faces, made to sit directly in split plummer block housings. It is a common choice for conveying, transmission and agricultural or industrial equipment. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to customers in the United States and Latin America and can help you match the right insert to your application.

Reading a UC part number is straightforward: the letters U and C come first, followed by three digits that give the bore diameter. So UC201, UC202 and UC204 step up in size. When a hyphenated suffix appears, as in UC201-08, UC202-09, UC202-10 or UC203-11, it points to an inch-dimension variant or a specific tolerance. Keep the drawing or equipment data sheet nearby and send the full part number so the correct insert can be identified.

In US plants, UC series Y-bearings turn up in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, mills, packaging lines and farm equipment such as seeders and harvesters. Fans, pumps and transmission systems also use them where mounting on the shaft and in a split plummer block housing makes maintenance easier. Because these are inserts, the bearing can be swapped out without replacing the housing, which cuts downtime on the floor.

Selection comes down to three checks: shaft diameter, locking method (set screw, eccentric or tapered) and the sealing needed for the environment, whether that means dust, moisture or frequent washdowns. During mounting, the housing must be aligned and the shaft clean; misalignment speeds up wear on seals and raceways. Lubrication and internal clearance also affect how long the bearing lasts. If anything is unclear, send the part number and operating conditions.

Y-bearings from different makers are often interchangeable when the main dimensions, locking type and sealing match. An INA UC series insert may cross to equivalents from SKF, FAG or NTN, but tolerances and the locking system should always be verified. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies leading brands and manufactures split plummer block housings, sheaves and ANSI roller chains.

To request a quote for a UC series Y-bearing, send the part number or the equipment model by WhatsApp or email. The team replies promptly and can suggest equivalents and help you choose the right variant, as well as advise on housings, seals and complementary lubricants.