SKF YAR 213-2RF y-bearing (insert bearing)
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- SKF
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- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Y-bearing (insert bearing)
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Description
SKF YAR 213-2RF belongs to y-bearing (insert bearing), part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for YAR 213-2RF and any equivalents.
The YAR RF insert from SKF is a single row Y-bearing with an extended inner ring and contact seals on both sides. It fits split plummer block housings and tensioner units, where it keeps contamination out and grease in. Set screws lock the inner ring to the shaft, so mounting and later service stay simple on belt, chain and roller drives.
Reading the code helps you order the right insert. YAR marks the extended-inner-ring Y-bearing family; RF tells you both sides carry a contact seal. Size numbers such as 204, 205, 206, 207 and 208 appear in parts like YAR 204-2RF, YAR 205-2RF or YAR 207-2RF, where the -2RF suffix repeats the double-seal feature. A longer reference such as YAR 204-012-2RF adds a bore or locking variant, so always confirm the full part number before sending it.
Typical duty covers conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, mills, screens, fans and food and beverage lines. Grain plants, meat processing, tanneries and plastics factories run these inserts in dusty, damp or washdown conditions. You also find them on seeders and harvesters, in wheel axle supports and in cleaning systems, since the sealed design tolerates spots where relubrication is not practical.
Selection starts with shaft diameter, then load type (radial, axial or combined) and the surrounding environment. The RF seal handles dust and splashes; for immersion or pressure washing, look at extra seals or labyrinth housings. Fit the insert on the shaft and tighten the set screws on the extended inner ring, set axial and radial clearance to suit the equipment, align the housing and apply the recommended grease. Misalignment wears the seal faster than anything else.
For equivalents, compare bore diameter, width and locking method against other insert lines such as YAR, YET, YEL or UC. Nomenclature differs between makers, so drawings or equivalent part numbers are the safe way to confirm a swap. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies SKF and can help you match a replacement.
To replace an SKF YAR RF insert, send the complete part number by WhatsApp or email. A photo of the housing or shaft helps us pin down the exact variant and come back with a quote. We also answer questions on dimensions, sealing and mounting options.
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 RF suffix mean on a YAR bearing?
- RF means the bearing is sealed on both sides with a contact seal, which keeps dust and splashes out. Other suffixes cover cage, clearance or tolerance details, so do not read them as the same thing.
- How do I work out which YAR size I need?
- Measure the shaft diameter at the mounting point and the housing width. The size number in the part number (204, 205 and so on) ties back to those dimensions. If you still have the old number, send it and we will check it.
- Can a YAR RF bearing be replaced by another brand?
- Yes, provided bore diameter, outer diameter, width and locking type line up. Lines such as NSK, NTN, FAG or Timken offer comparable inserts, but the naming changes. Compare drawings or send us the original part number.