SKF SYWK 508 NY y-bearing unit
- Brand
- SKF
- Category
- Bearing housings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing unit
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Description
SKF SYWK 508 NY 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 SYWK 508 NY and any equivalents.
The SKF SYWK NY series is a ready-to-mount housed unit that pairs a housing with a ball insert bearing. It supports and guides rotating shafts in equipment where a compact, easy-to-align solution is needed. MR Industrial Accessories supplies this line and helps you decode the reference and choose the correct variant.
Break the reference into two parts: SYWK marks the series of Y-bearing housed units with insert bearing and a defined housing and locking arrangement; NY identifies the seal or lip seal used in the insert. The number between the letters, as in SYWK 508 NY, relates to the shaft size under SKF coding, so always use the manufacturer's dimension table rather than reading it as millimeters. Send us the full reference and we will help you interpret it.
These units appear in food plants, meatpacking facilities, packaging lines, conveyors, mills and process equipment. They mount on steel or concrete structures and allow initial alignment. Self-aligning behavior absorbs small misalignments, and the insert bearing can be replaced without dismantling the whole unit. They suit moderate loads and medium speeds where maintenance simplicity matters.
Selection depends on shaft diameter, load type (radial, axial or combined), environmental conditions and the locking method on the shaft. The NY suffix usually points to a seal that keeps out dust and moisture; for aggressive environments, evaluate additional sealing. When mounting, check housing alignment with the shaft and tighten screws evenly. Insert lubrication is generally permanent, though demanding applications may call for periodic relubrication.
Interchange between brands is possible when critical dimensions match: shaft diameter, distance between mounting holes, height to center and locking type. Codes are not always direct equivalents because final letters can indicate sealing or material differences. Verify each manufacturer's data sheet. MR Industrial Accessories supplies SKF and can suggest compatible alternatives.
To replace a Y-bearing housed unit, send the complete part number by WhatsApp or email. Our team replies promptly and helps you pick the right variant for your application, combining technical support with the products that keep your equipment running.
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 NY suffix in the SYWK code mean?
- The NY suffix indicates a specific sealing configuration in the insert bearing, generally aimed at protecting against dust and moisture. Confirm the exact characteristics of your reference in the technical documentation or send us the full part number.
- How do I know which shaft size corresponds to my SYWK housed unit?
- The number in the code, such as 508, does not directly indicate millimeters. Consult the manufacturer's dimension table for that code. If you send us the reference, we help you identify the corresponding shaft diameter.
- Is this housed unit compatible with insert bearings from other brands?
- In general, Y-bearing housed units are interchangeable between brands if the mounting dimensions and shaft diameter match. Differences in sealing or locking may exist. Always verify the critical dimensions before replacing.