NTN C(CM)-UCT209-111D1 take-up bearing

NTN C(CM)-UCT209-111D1 belongs to take-up bearing, 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 C(CM)-UCT209-111D1 and any equivalents.

A UCT take-up housing pairs an NTN insert bearing with a T-shaped cast iron frame, giving you a mounted unit that slides to set chain or belt tension through an adjusting screw. The sealed design suits dusty or damp conditions and moderate loads. Common codes include C(CM)-UCT201D1, C(CM)-UCT204-012D1, C(CM)-UCT201-008D1 and C(CM)-UCT202-009D1.

Reading the code helps you order the right unit. A leading C or CM points to a sealing or material variant. UCT then marks the take-up housing with insert bearing. In the numeric block, the first two digits show the insert bearing series (2 means series 2) and the remaining digits give the shaft diameter per the code. The D1 suffix identifies a particular seal execution. When the shaft is measured in inches, the diameter is written in, as in C(CM)-UCT201-008D1 and C(CM)-UCT202-009D1.

You will find these units wherever a chain or belt needs controlled tension: food conveyors, packaging lines, chemical processing equipment, mining and quarrying machinery, plant power transmission drives, and agricultural seeders and harvesters. The cast iron housing together with the sealed insert bearing stands up to weather and contamination, which is why they hold up in tough surroundings.

Selection comes down to three things: shaft diameter, the type of load, and where the unit will operate. Insert bearings are available with a plain seal or with an added lip seal, so match the choice to how much dust or liquid is present. During mounting, line the housing up with the chain or belt and turn the tensioning screw until tension is right without overloading the bearing. Most inserts are lubricated for life, so routine maintenance is minimal; in severe service, periodic relubrication may still be needed. Check that the base sits solid and that the take-up slides freely.

NTN UCT housings follow the same international nomenclature as other brands, so equivalents are usually easy to match. Bring us a competitor code or an unidentified part and we will point you to the compatible option. Standard sizes fall under the UCT2 and UCT3 series, and suffixes such as D1 can differ from one maker to another, so quoting with the exact code is the safest route.