SKF FY 20 TF/VA228 y-bearing unit

SKF FY 20 TF/VA228 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 20 TF/VA228 and any equivalents.

This SKF unit pairs a Y-bearing housing with an insert bearing, delivered as a ready-to-mount assembly. It supports rotating shafts in machine frames, making alignment and securing straightforward. The design and the VA variants suit equipment that runs under moderate loads and normal speeds, including high-temperature environments.

Reading the code helps you order the right unit. FY marks the Y-bearing housing family. The following number gives the nominal shaft size, either in inches or millimeters: FY 1.1/2 means 1 1/2 inches, FY 25 means 25 mm. TF describes how the insert locks onto the shaft, typically with set screws. The VA block and its number identify special versions, such as heat treatments or lubricants for elevated temperatures. So FY 1.1/4 TF/VA201 is a housing for a 1 1/4" shaft with TF locking and the VA201 variant.

You will find these housings in food processing, material handling, industrial ventilation, bottling lines, conveyors and agricultural equipment. The split housing allows mounting and removal without pulling the shaft, which keeps maintenance on production lines simple. They also work well where a shaft needs support at intermediate points, such as long drive shafts or process rollers.

Selection depends on shaft diameter, load type (radial, axial or combined) and the surrounding conditions. The VA variant points to higher operating temperatures, so check the temperature range. When mounting, keep the housings aligned to prevent parasitic stresses. Use the lubricant specified for the variant; at high temperatures, choose a suitable grease. The insert seal keeps contaminants out, and in dusty or wet areas you may want extra sealing.

Interchangeability: SKF Y-bearing housings with insert bearings can be swapped with other brands that share the same dimensional standard. Keep in mind that not all suffixes are universal; VA variants belong to SKF. To replace an existing housing, compare the critical dimensions (shaft diameter, hole spacing, height to center) and the locking method. If anything is unclear, send us the complete part number and we will help.

To request a quote for these SKF FY TF/VA housings, message us on WhatsApp or email. MR Industrial Accessories helps you identify the exact reference for your application. Send the part number stamped on the housing or the shaft dimensions, and we will respond promptly.