SKF SYM 1.7/16 TF y-bearing unit

SKF SYM 1.7/16 TF 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 SYM 1.7/16 TF and any equivalents.

The SKF SYM TF is a ready-to-mount housed unit that pairs a cast iron split plummer block with a Y-bearing insert. The SYM code identifies the housing; TF tells you how the insert grips the shaft. It is a practical choice for rotating shafts in equipment that needs straightforward alignment and fast installation, and it keeps maintenance and replacement simple.

Reading the code: SYM stands for the cast iron split plummer block housing, which has a flat base and two mounting holes. The number after SYM gives the shaft diameter in inches, written as a fraction. TF refers to the locking method: a set screw on the inner ring that secures the insert to the shaft. With this arrangement, you can mount or remove the unit without special tools, provided you apply the correct tightening torque.

These housings show up in belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, low-power mills, fans and packaging lines. You will also find them in water treatment equipment, food plants and metalworking shops. The split design lets you bolt the base to the structure and seat the insert inside it, so when the bearing reaches the end of its service life, replacement is straightforward. That makes it a common maintenance item in plants with chain- or belt-driven shafts.

When selecting a unit, start with the shaft diameter and the locking style your machine accepts. The TF insert with set screw suits shafts that rotate in one direction under moderate loads. If the shaft reverses or carries axial loads, look at other locking options. During mounting, ensure the base sits flat on the structure without shims that could distort the housing. The insert comes lubricated from the factory and usually needs no additional greasing. Check shaft alignment with the housing and tighten the base screws to the recommended torque.

SKF SYM TF housings can be swapped with equivalent units from other brands when the shaft diameter, center height and base hole spacing match. A similar part number is not enough; compare those critical dimensions. MR Industrial Accessories supplies SKF and can help you confirm an equivalent for the part you are replacing. If you are unsure, send a photo of the old housing or the shaft and base measurements.

To request a quote for the SKF Y-bearing housed unit you need, send the full part number by WhatsApp or email. If you do not have it, provide the shaft diameter in inches and the base hole spacing. The team replies promptly and can suggest equivalents and help you choose the right part.