LINK-BELT MFS243N flange bearing 4 holes
- Brand
- LINK-BELT
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Bearing housings
- Series
- 200
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Description
LINK-BELT MFS243N 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 MFS243N and any equivalents.
When a shaft has to sit at a right angle to a wall or frame, a 4-bolt flange housing is often the practical choice. The Link-Belt series 200 unit spreads the load across four mounting points and keeps the shaft perpendicular to the surface. It suits conveyors, agitators, fans and process lines where space is tight and alignment matters.
The part number begins with MFS, followed by the series number of the bearing inside. That is how MFS216N, MFS219N, MFS223N and MFS224N all belong to the same family. The letter N at the end marks the flange version. As the series number rises, so does the unit size and the shaft diameter it takes. Give us the complete part number and we will quote the housing or a suitable equivalent.
These housings are common on belt and screw conveyors, mixers, blowers, air extractors, bucket elevators and water treatment equipment. They are also picked when the shaft must be at 90 degrees to the wall and a pillow block base will not fit. The four-bolt pattern lets you correct alignment with thin shims before final tightening.
Selection starts with shaft diameter and load type: radial only or with moderate axial thrust. Check the seal for the environment, since dust, wash water or steam can shorten bearing life. During mounting, set the flange on a clean, flat surface, tighten the four bolts in a cross pattern and confirm the shaft turns without hard spots. Lubricate to the duty cycle and check radial clearance.
Flange units come from several brands with their own naming systems, and series 200 numbers often match in shaft diameter across manufacturers. Interchangeability is not just the part number: compare hole count and position, flange diameter, center height and inner ring fixing. If unsure, send the old part number and the shaft measurement.
Have your MFS part number ready? Message us on WhatsApp for a prompt quote. If that number does not appear, send the model, shaft diameter and a photo of the mounting, and we will point you to a compatible option from the housings we supply.
Dimensions
- Bore
- 2 11/16 in
Frequently asked questions
- What does the N suffix mean on MFS housings?
- The N identifies the 4-bolt flange variant. The number before it is the series of the housed bearing, which sets the shaft diameter and overall size.
- How do I choose between a flange housing and a pillow block housing?
- It depends on how the shaft meets the structure. A 4-bolt flange bolts to a flat surface and leaves the shaft perpendicular; a pillow block rests on a base with the shaft parallel to the floor.
- Can I replace a housing from another brand with a Link-Belt one?
- Often yes, if shaft diameter, hole count and position, flange diameter and center height match. Send the current part number and mounting measurements via WhatsApp and we will indicate a compatible alternative.