SKF FY 2.7/16 DUTF y-bearing unit
- Brand
- SKF
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
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Description
SKF FY 2.7/16 DUTF belongs to y-bearing unit, 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 FY 2.7/16 DUTF and any equivalents.
The SKF FY DUTF is a ready-to-mount unit that pairs a cast iron housing with a Y-bearing insert. It carries rotating shafts in applications where alignment is straightforward and installation does not call for a press. Built-in lubrication and sealing suit low to medium-duty drives exposed to moderate dust or moisture.
Reading the code helps you order the right unit. FY marks the SKF Y-bearing housing family; the figure that follows, as in FY 2.7/16 DUTF, gives the shaft size in inches; DUTF covers the sealing and locking details of this design. In short, the full part number states the shaft diameter the unit accepts and the seal type it carries. Always pass the number along exactly as stamped on the plate or on the bearing being replaced.
Typical installations include belt conveyors, mixers, grain elevators, fans and packaging lines. Food plants, feed operations, flour mills and aggregate processing plants use them where dust and washdown call for dependable sealing. Irrigation equipment and agricultural machinery also rely on them because the insert slides onto the shaft without a press or special tooling.
When selecting, confirm three things: shaft diameter, locking method (set screw, eccentric or adapter) and the sealing the environment requires. To mount, slide the insert onto the shaft and tighten the locking screws with the correct wrench; align the housing with the shaft before final tightening. Grease is applied at the factory, yet under severe service it pays to inspect the seal and add grease as needed.
Interchangeability deserves care. Housings with insert bearings from various makers often share standardized dimensions, but sealing and locking suffixes differ from one manufacturer to another. Combining an insert from one brand with another brand's housing is not recommended unless dimensions and tolerances are checked. For a replacement, compare the complete part number and the housing's main dimensions.
Have the housing or insert part number handy? Send it to MR Industrial Accessories by WhatsApp or email and the team will quote the right option. If the number is worn off, or you only know the shaft diameter, they can help identify the size. As a supplier of SKF, MR Industrial Accessories offers technical guidance so you pick the correct variant.
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 the DUTF suffix indicate on an SKF housing?
- DUTF identifies a particular sealing and locking variant in the FY series. The code is not universal and varies by manufacturer, so check the complete part number with a specialist to confirm the exact seal.
- How can I determine the shaft size my equipment needs?
- Measure the shaft diameter with a caliper and match it to the housing part number. In the FY series, the inch figure, such as 2.7/16, indicates the size. If the shaft is worn, make sure the insert fits without play before mounting.
- Is it possible to replace only the insert bearing?
- In many cases the insert can be removed from the housing and replaced on its own, provided the housing dimensions and locking system match. If the housing is damaged, replacing the complete assembly is the safer choice.