SKF FRB 12/360 locating ring

SKF FRB 12/360 belongs to locating ring, 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 FRB 12/360 and any equivalents.

FRB covers are axial locating components used in split bearing housings to hold the outer ring in place and keep it from shifting. They suit equipment where the shaft carries mainly radial loads and the bearing must stay positioned without restricting thermal expansion. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this SKF line to customers across the United States and in several Latin American countries, with support to match the cover to the housing and the mounted bearing.

The FRB code is easy to read once you know the pattern: the letters mark the series, and the numbers that follow give the bearing outer diameter and the housing width. For instance, FRB 2/120 is a cover for a bearing with a 120 mm outer diameter. FRB 3.5/52 and FRB 3.5/72 share a housing width of 3.5 and differ in diameter, while FRB 4/62, FRB 4/80 and FRB 4/90 all belong to the width 4 series. That logic lets you identify the right cover for an SKF split housing quickly.

Typical applications include grain and mineral conveyors, mills, mixers, centrifugal pumps, fans, conveyor belts and process equipment in food and beverage plants. They are also common on older or hard-to-reach machines where a damaged cover has to be replaced without swapping out the complete housing. As a locating component, the cover keeps the bearing in position and makes assembly and disassembly of the unit simpler.

When selecting a cover, check the bearing outer diameter and the width of the split housing. Both are already built into the FRB designation, but it is worth confirming that the housing is compatible with the series. At assembly, the contact surfaces should be clean and free of burrs, and the cover should seat evenly. Lubrication of the bearing does not depend on the cover, yet a cover that is not seated correctly can let contaminants in. Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

SKF FRB covers can be interchanged with covers from other manufacturers that use the same standardized designation, though tolerances and surface treatment may differ. When replacing a cover, compare the critical dimensions and the material. We can help you identify equivalents without changing the housing. Interchangeability works when the outer diameter and width match, but the fit on the equipment should always be verified.

If you need an FRB cover for your housing, send the complete code by WhatsApp or email. Our team replies promptly, helps you confirm the correct size and can suggest equivalents when needed.