SKF SY 507 M y-bearing unit

SKF SY 507 M 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 SY 507 M and any equivalents.

The SKF SY..M Y-bearing housing with insert is a pre-assembled unit that pairs a cast iron housing with a ball insert bearing. It mounts on a shaft and bolts to the structure, making it a practical choice when installation simplicity, tolerance to slight misalignment and factory lubrication are priorities. Common in low- and medium-demand machines, the numeric part of the designation lets you identify the shaft size at a glance.

Reading the code: the SY prefix denotes the Y-bearing housing with insert family. The number that follows—as in SY 503 M, SY 504 M or SY 505 M—corresponds to the shaft diameter for which the unit is built. The trailing M indicates a construction variant within the series, such as the insert locking method or housing style. To pick the right part number, measure the shaft first, then confirm the number against the manufacturer's shaft-size table.

These units show up across many industries: material handling lines, conveyor belts, mixers, fans, centrifugal pumps, food-processing equipment and agricultural machinery. They also appear in factories and process plants where a shaft support needs fast replacement. Compact and self-aligning, they simplify machine designs that do not call for extreme precision or very high loads.

Selection depends on shaft diameter, load type (radial, axial or combined) and the operating environment. The insert seal keeps out dust and moisture; in dirty areas or where washdowns are frequent, check the seal type carefully. Lubrication is applied at the factory and normally needs no servicing, but respect the initial alignment and do not force the support during installation. Mounting involves sliding the insert onto the shaft and securing it with the set screws or the appropriate locking system.

Equivalent Y-bearing housings with insert come under various brands and nomenclatures, and interchangeability is not automatic: shaft diameter, locking type, housing dimensions and load capacity all need comparison. The same number can mean different things between manufacturers. For a replacement, the safest approach is to send the complete part number and a photo of the part. MR Industrial Accessories supplies SKF and can guide you to a compatible unit for your equipment.

If you already have the housing or insert bearing part number, message us on WhatsApp and we will quote it. MR Industrial Accessories can advise you so the replacement is correct. Send the full designation, the brand and a photo if possible, and we will respond promptly.