SAF Spherical Roller Bearing Units Selection and Maintenance Tips

Link-
Adapter Mounted Standard Features of the New Housing Design FANBAN
Fixed and Expansion Dimpled Flats for Bearing Monitor Probes Standard Units Primed Link-Belt’s proprietary FANBAN bearing selection software can quickly compare various
Determines exact location for probe field and Finish Coated bearing choices and will provide documentation for engineering records or sales
Contact and installation or have drilled to your specifications.

Belt
Special coatings available proposals. Software provides load analysis, L10 life estimates, shaft fitting practices, ®
Clearance Seals for severe environments.
lubrication recommendations, thermal analysis and bearing frequency information.

High-Capacity “E”
Spherical Bearing
CadCat
All Caps Have Four Grade-5 Bolts Provides maximum
Extra strength for up lift loads capacity for long Assists drafting and detailing bearing applications with dimensionally accurate
service life.

Cap and Base Matched and Marked

bearing drawings in AutoCad formats.
Air
Ensures machined pairs stay together Machined
during installation Bronze Retainer
Ensures quiet
Handling
operation.

Pry Slots for

Bearing Sensors – Speed, Vibration and Temperature
Integral bearing sensors for SAF units are easy to install. Explosion-proof NEMA 4
Bearing
Easy Cap Removal mounted. Allows continuous monitoring of critical equipment using a PLC.
Capabilities
H-7 Bearing Fit in Housing SAF Block Ball Bearings
Close bearing-housing tolerance Oil or Grease Interchange
critical for fans or out-of-balance loads Lubrication Ready
Mounting Video Standard Duty
Fits all current
Ready to plumb from SAF22500 A 25-minute VHS video demonstrates proper mounting techniques for ball and
the box. applications.
roller bearings to ensure problem-free operation.
Medium Duty
Precision Dowel Holes
to Position Unit Heavy Duty
Makes mounting or remounting
fool proof
Metal Triple-Ring R Clearance Seal
This industry standard seal provides Spherical
Lubrication Schedules
a labyrinth grease chamber between
the housing grooves and the seal
Roller Bearings
rings. Operates at high speed; good Self-adhesive lubrication decals are available for mounting on critical fan and
for moderate dust, dirt or moisture. blower equipment to ensure proper maintenance. Collar Mounted
Center Support Bar in Base Adapter Mounted
Extra support for shock loads
NEW D5 PenTac 5-Point Contact Sealing System
™

Rugged contact lip seal, molded on

See Link-Belt Catalog 3000
or Brochure 3032 for details.
a Kevlar ® body, rotates with the shaft.
The PenTac seal acts as a flinger,
keeping debris away from the seal
area, and provides five seal points: Rexnord Corporation
1 – Seals shaft Link-Belt Bearing Division
2 – Seals housing 7601 Rockville Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214
3 – Creates a grease chamber to prevent bearing contamination PH: 317/273-5500
4 – Acts as a flinger FAX: 317/273-5620
5 – Grease chambers created by multi-labyrinth chamber www.rexnord.com
Bulletin No. 3040 ©2000 Rexnord Corporation 10/00 CC 5M Printed in USA
SAF Spherical Roller Bearing Units Selection and Maintenance Tips

Link-
Adapter Mounted Standard Features of the New Housing Design FANBAN
Fixed and Expansion Dimpled Flats for Bearing Monitor Probes Standard Units Primed Link-Belt’s proprietary FANBAN bearing selection software can quickly compare various
Determines exact location for probe field and Finish Coated bearing choices and will provide documentation for engineering records or sales
Contact and installation or have drilled to your specifications.

Belt
Special coatings available proposals. Software provides load analysis, L10 life estimates, shaft fitting practices, ®
Clearance Seals for severe environments.
lubrication recommendations, thermal analysis and bearing frequency information.

High-Capacity “E”
Spherical Bearing
CadCat
All Caps Have Four Grade-5 Bolts Provides maximum
Extra strength for up lift loads capacity for long Assists drafting and detailing bearing applications with dimensionally accurate
service life.

Cap and Base Matched and Marked

bearing drawings in AutoCad formats.
Air
Ensures machined pairs stay together Machined
during installation Bronze Retainer
Ensures quiet
Handling
operation.

Pry Slots for

Bearing Sensors – Speed, Vibration and Temperature
Integral bearing sensors for SAF units are easy to install. Explosion-proof NEMA 4
Bearing
Easy Cap Removal mounted. Allows continuous monitoring of critical equipment using a PLC.
Capabilities
H-7 Bearing Fit in Housing SAF Block Ball Bearings
Close bearing-housing tolerance Oil or Grease Interchange
critical for fans or out-of-balance loads Lubrication Ready
Mounting Video Standard Duty
Fits all current
Ready to plumb from SAF22500 A 25-minute VHS video demonstrates proper mounting techniques for ball and
the box. applications.
roller bearings to ensure problem-free operation.
Medium Duty
Precision Dowel Holes
to Position Unit Heavy Duty
Makes mounting or remounting
fool proof
Metal Triple-Ring R Clearance Seal
This industry standard seal provides Spherical
Lubrication Schedules
a labyrinth grease chamber between
the housing grooves and the seal
Roller Bearings
rings. Operates at high speed; good Self-adhesive lubrication decals are available for mounting on critical fan and
for moderate dust, dirt or moisture. blower equipment to ensure proper maintenance. Collar Mounted
Center Support Bar in Base Adapter Mounted
Extra support for shock loads
NEW D5 PenTac 5-Point Contact Sealing System
™

Rugged contact lip seal, molded on

See Link-Belt Catalog 3000
or Brochure 3032 for details.
a Kevlar ® body, rotates with the shaft.
The PenTac seal acts as a flinger,
keeping debris away from the seal
area, and provides five seal points: Rexnord Corporation
1 – Seals shaft Link-Belt Bearing Division
2 – Seals housing 7601 Rockville Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214
3 – Creates a grease chamber to prevent bearing contamination PH: 317/273-5500
4 – Acts as a flinger FAX: 317/273-5620
5 – Grease chambers created by multi-labyrinth chamber www.rexnord.com
Bulletin No. 3040 ©2000 Rexnord Corporation 10/00 CC 5M Printed in USA
Ball Bearings Heavy-Duty Ball Bearings Collar Mounted Roller Bearings
Standard Duty Set Screw Mounted Pre-Lubricated and Anti-Rotation Pin Set Screw Mounted
Three Locking Types Relubricatable Bearings prevents ring rotation B22400 Series
with highly compatible on unbalanced loads.
Medium Duty Adapter Mounted Lithium complex grease extends Precision housing Adapter Mounted Long Inner Ring
for high stability and load support.
temperature range and bearing machining ensures Choice of Self-Aligning, Double-Row
Contact and Fixed and Expansion life…minimizing maintenance. controlled bearing Fixed and Expansion Two Seals, Spherical Roller Bearing
misalignment torque. floating labyrinth
Clearance Seals adjusts ±2˚ to allow for
Contact and Super-Finished Bearing Races Contact and Type H and alignment variations
for better lubrication, higher speed, spring-loaded
Three Locking Types Clearance Seals Clearance Seals lip Type E.
between shaft and
long life and quiet operation. supporting structure.

Centrik-Lok ® Set Screw Locking Eccentric Cam Locking Alignable, Precision,

Link-Belt Bearings offer the
most complete line of high-
quality ball and roller bearings
available for the Industrial
and Commercial Air Handling
Industries.
Available from Rexnord
Warehouses and Industrial
Distributors worldwide and
backed by an experienced
staff of application engineers.
Available on MB brand units.
Inner Ring is slotted in four
places. Two collar mounted
set screws at 45 degrees
develop a clamping force
which centers the shaft.
Loading Slot
Anti-Rotation Pin
prevents ring
rotation.
Available on Link-Belt and MB
units. Two set screws hold
shaft. 90-degree set screw
angle maximizes holding
power and minimizes inner
ring distortion.
Large-Diameter Balls
in super finished
deep-grooved raceways.
Available on Link-Belt units. Fixed and expansion units Slotted Bolt Holes
Deep-Groove Ball Bearing
Twisting the collar internal in pillow block
allow for thermal expansion. of quality alloy bearing steel
eccentric engages the inner bases facilitate
provides high capacity for
ring cam, locking the Expansion unit’s cartridge mounting;
radial and thrust loads.
assembly to the shaft. bottom of base
design provides positive is machined.
movement limited by locking
Air Handling plug in slotted hole.
Housing Fit Spring-
ensures controlled Locking Collar
Spring-Locking Collar and Two Set Screws locks inner ring
misalignment torque.
lock wide inner ring securely to shaft for rotation securely to shaft.
in either direction or reversing applications.
Sturdy, Compact
One-Piece Cast Iron
or Cast Steel Housing
Type H Clearance Seal
Set Screw Collar Mounting
NEW P-U3K00 Adapter Mounted Heavy-Duty Ball Bearing B22600 Series
Double Contoured
Retainer Pockets
Assure accurate roller
guidance and positive
roller control.

 Lock collar
 Inner ring
 Clearance between
inner ring and shaft
Shaft Type E Contact Seal

Adapter Mounting for Maximum Holding Power and Concentric Shaft Fit
Auxilliary Flinger Available Easy-to-mount, tapered adapter provides maximum clamping force using
Contact or Clearance commercial shafting tolerances, automatically centering the shaft for con-
Seals Available centric fit, which maximizes shaft-bearing balance, and extends bearing life.

BRAND MB LINK-BELT
LOCKING SET SCREW LOCK CENTRIK-LOK SET SCREW LOCK ECCENTRIC CAM LOCK
Link-Belt Series 300 Bearings LINK-BELT
90,700 hrs.
HEAVY-DUTY
are designed to ISO “03” ball SERIES 300
DUTY STD DUTY MED DUTY STD DUTY MED DUTY STD DUTY STD DUTY
 Lock nut bearing boundary plans, instead Shaft Damage
PILLOW BLOCK C25 C35 KC45 KC55 P3U200N P3Y200N of smaller “02” boundary plans MEDIUM 31,800 hrs.
 Adapter sleeve DUTY from Set Screws Adjustable Clearance Improved Mounting Design
used for normal-duty and is eliminated,
2-BOLT FLANGE FC2-25 FC2-C35 KFC2-45 KFC2-55 FX3U200N FX3Y200N Shaft medium-duty bearings. Benefits Quick, accurate The B22600 mounting power allows
NORMAL 16,700 hrs. easy removal and flexible control for use of commercial-grade shafting
4-BOLT FLANGE FC4-25 FC4-C35 KFC4-45 KFC4-55 F3U200N F3Y200N include higher load ratings and DUTY
and replacement.
dramatically longer life. of internal bearing rather than more expensive ground
clearance is a unique and polished shafting required for
See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 Pillow Block, 2- and 4-bolt Flange Units available in 1/2" through 2-7/16" shaft sizes. See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 feature for adjustments set screw mounting.
L10 LIFE HOURS (X1000)
or MB Catalog 3050 for details. or Brochure 3014 for details. Comparison of L10 life hours for heavy,- medium,- and normal-duty ball
or Brochure 3001 for details. required in the field.
bearing units @ 1800 RPM & 500 lbs. radial load (1-11/16" size).
Ball Bearings Heavy-Duty Ball Bearings Collar Mounted Roller Bearings
Standard Duty Set Screw Mounted Pre-Lubricated and Anti-Rotation Pin Set Screw Mounted
Three Locking Types Relubricatable Bearings prevents ring rotation B22400 Series
with highly compatible on unbalanced loads.
Medium Duty Adapter Mounted Lithium complex grease extends Precision housing Adapter Mounted Long Inner Ring
for high stability and load support.
temperature range and bearing machining ensures Choice of Self-Aligning, Double-Row
Contact and Fixed and Expansion life…minimizing maintenance. controlled bearing Fixed and Expansion Two Seals, Spherical Roller Bearing
misalignment torque. floating labyrinth
Clearance Seals adjusts ±2˚ to allow for
Contact and Super-Finished Bearing Races Contact and Type H and alignment variations
for better lubrication, higher speed, spring-loaded
Three Locking Types Clearance Seals Clearance Seals lip Type E.
between shaft and
long life and quiet operation. supporting structure.

Centrik-Lok ® Set Screw Locking Eccentric Cam Locking Alignable, Precision,

Link-Belt Bearings offer the
most complete line of high-
quality ball and roller bearings
available for the Industrial
and Commercial Air Handling
Industries.
Available from Rexnord
Warehouses and Industrial
Distributors worldwide and
backed by an experienced
staff of application engineers.
Available on MB brand units.
Inner Ring is slotted in four
places. Two collar mounted
set screws at 45 degrees
develop a clamping force
which centers the shaft.
Loading Slot
Anti-Rotation Pin
prevents ring
rotation.
Available on Link-Belt and MB
units. Two set screws hold
shaft. 90-degree set screw
angle maximizes holding
power and minimizes inner
ring distortion.
Large-Diameter Balls
in super finished
deep-grooved raceways.
Available on Link-Belt units. Fixed and expansion units Slotted Bolt Holes
Deep-Groove Ball Bearing
Twisting the collar internal in pillow block
allow for thermal expansion. of quality alloy bearing steel
eccentric engages the inner bases facilitate
provides high capacity for
ring cam, locking the Expansion unit’s cartridge mounting;
radial and thrust loads.
assembly to the shaft. bottom of base
design provides positive is machined.
movement limited by locking
Air Handling plug in slotted hole.
Housing Fit Spring-
ensures controlled Locking Collar
Spring-Locking Collar and Two Set Screws locks inner ring
misalignment torque.
lock wide inner ring securely to shaft for rotation securely to shaft.
in either direction or reversing applications.
Sturdy, Compact
One-Piece Cast Iron
or Cast Steel Housing
Type H Clearance Seal
Set Screw Collar Mounting
NEW P-U3K00 Adapter Mounted Heavy-Duty Ball Bearing B22600 Series
Double Contoured
Retainer Pockets
Assure accurate roller
guidance and positive
roller control.

 Lock collar
 Inner ring
 Clearance between
inner ring and shaft
Shaft Type E Contact Seal

Adapter Mounting for Maximum Holding Power and Concentric Shaft Fit
Auxilliary Flinger Available Easy-to-mount, tapered adapter provides maximum clamping force using
Contact or Clearance commercial shafting tolerances, automatically centering the shaft for con-
Seals Available centric fit, which maximizes shaft-bearing balance, and extends bearing life.

BRAND MB LINK-BELT
LOCKING SET SCREW LOCK CENTRIK-LOK SET SCREW LOCK ECCENTRIC CAM LOCK
Link-Belt Series 300 Bearings LINK-BELT
90,700 hrs.
HEAVY-DUTY
are designed to ISO “03” ball SERIES 300
DUTY STD DUTY MED DUTY STD DUTY MED DUTY STD DUTY STD DUTY
 Lock nut bearing boundary plans, instead Shaft Damage
PILLOW BLOCK C25 C35 KC45 KC55 P3U200N P3Y200N of smaller “02” boundary plans MEDIUM 31,800 hrs.
 Adapter sleeve DUTY from Set Screws Adjustable Clearance Improved Mounting Design
used for normal-duty and is eliminated,
2-BOLT FLANGE FC2-25 FC2-C35 KFC2-45 KFC2-55 FX3U200N FX3Y200N Shaft medium-duty bearings. Benefits Quick, accurate The B22600 mounting power allows
NORMAL 16,700 hrs. easy removal and flexible control for use of commercial-grade shafting
4-BOLT FLANGE FC4-25 FC4-C35 KFC4-45 KFC4-55 F3U200N F3Y200N include higher load ratings and DUTY
and replacement.
dramatically longer life. of internal bearing rather than more expensive ground
clearance is a unique and polished shafting required for
See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 Pillow Block, 2- and 4-bolt Flange Units available in 1/2" through 2-7/16" shaft sizes. See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 feature for adjustments set screw mounting.
L10 LIFE HOURS (X1000)
or MB Catalog 3050 for details. or Brochure 3014 for details. Comparison of L10 life hours for heavy,- medium,- and normal-duty ball
or Brochure 3001 for details. required in the field.
bearing units @ 1800 RPM & 500 lbs. radial load (1-11/16" size).
Ball Bearings Heavy-Duty Ball Bearings Collar Mounted Roller Bearings
Standard Duty Set Screw Mounted Pre-Lubricated and Anti-Rotation Pin Set Screw Mounted
Three Locking Types Relubricatable Bearings prevents ring rotation B22400 Series
with highly compatible on unbalanced loads.
Medium Duty Adapter Mounted Lithium complex grease extends Precision housing Adapter Mounted Long Inner Ring
for high stability and load support.
temperature range and bearing machining ensures Choice of Self-Aligning, Double-Row
Contact and Fixed and Expansion life…minimizing maintenance. controlled bearing Fixed and Expansion Two Seals, Spherical Roller Bearing
misalignment torque. floating labyrinth
Clearance Seals adjusts ±2˚ to allow for
Contact and Super-Finished Bearing Races Contact and Type H and alignment variations
for better lubrication, higher speed, spring-loaded
Three Locking Types Clearance Seals Clearance Seals lip Type E.
between shaft and
long life and quiet operation. supporting structure.

Centrik-Lok ® Set Screw Locking Eccentric Cam Locking Alignable, Precision,

Link-Belt Bearings offer the
most complete line of high-
quality ball and roller bearings
available for the Industrial
and Commercial Air Handling
Industries.
Available from Rexnord
Warehouses and Industrial
Distributors worldwide and
backed by an experienced
staff of application engineers.
Available on MB brand units.
Inner Ring is slotted in four
places. Two collar mounted
set screws at 45 degrees
develop a clamping force
which centers the shaft.
Loading Slot
Anti-Rotation Pin
prevents ring
rotation.
Available on Link-Belt and MB
units. Two set screws hold
shaft. 90-degree set screw
angle maximizes holding
power and minimizes inner
ring distortion.
Large-Diameter Balls
in super finished
deep-grooved raceways.
Available on Link-Belt units. Fixed and expansion units Slotted Bolt Holes
Deep-Groove Ball Bearing
Twisting the collar internal in pillow block
allow for thermal expansion. of quality alloy bearing steel
eccentric engages the inner bases facilitate
provides high capacity for
ring cam, locking the Expansion unit’s cartridge mounting;
radial and thrust loads.
assembly to the shaft. bottom of base
design provides positive is machined.
movement limited by locking
Air Handling plug in slotted hole.
Housing Fit Spring-
ensures controlled Locking Collar
Spring-Locking Collar and Two Set Screws locks inner ring
misalignment torque.
lock wide inner ring securely to shaft for rotation securely to shaft.
in either direction or reversing applications.
Sturdy, Compact
One-Piece Cast Iron
or Cast Steel Housing
Type H Clearance Seal
Set Screw Collar Mounting
NEW P-U3K00 Adapter Mounted Heavy-Duty Ball Bearing B22600 Series
Double Contoured
Retainer Pockets
Assure accurate roller
guidance and positive
roller control.

 Lock collar
 Inner ring
 Clearance between
inner ring and shaft
Shaft Type E Contact Seal

Adapter Mounting for Maximum Holding Power and Concentric Shaft Fit
Auxilliary Flinger Available Easy-to-mount, tapered adapter provides maximum clamping force using
Contact or Clearance commercial shafting tolerances, automatically centering the shaft for con-
Seals Available centric fit, which maximizes shaft-bearing balance, and extends bearing life.

BRAND MB LINK-BELT
LOCKING SET SCREW LOCK CENTRIK-LOK SET SCREW LOCK ECCENTRIC CAM LOCK
Link-Belt Series 300 Bearings LINK-BELT
90,700 hrs.
HEAVY-DUTY
are designed to ISO “03” ball SERIES 300
DUTY STD DUTY MED DUTY STD DUTY MED DUTY STD DUTY STD DUTY
 Lock nut bearing boundary plans, instead Shaft Damage
PILLOW BLOCK C25 C35 KC45 KC55 P3U200N P3Y200N of smaller “02” boundary plans MEDIUM 31,800 hrs.
 Adapter sleeve DUTY from Set Screws Adjustable Clearance Improved Mounting Design
used for normal-duty and is eliminated,
2-BOLT FLANGE FC2-25 FC2-C35 KFC2-45 KFC2-55 FX3U200N FX3Y200N Shaft medium-duty bearings. Benefits Quick, accurate The B22600 mounting power allows
NORMAL 16,700 hrs. easy removal and flexible control for use of commercial-grade shafting
4-BOLT FLANGE FC4-25 FC4-C35 KFC4-45 KFC4-55 F3U200N F3Y200N include higher load ratings and DUTY
and replacement.
dramatically longer life. of internal bearing rather than more expensive ground
clearance is a unique and polished shafting required for
See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 Pillow Block, 2- and 4-bolt Flange Units available in 1/2" through 2-7/16" shaft sizes. See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 See Link-Belt Catalog 3000 feature for adjustments set screw mounting.
L10 LIFE HOURS (X1000)
or MB Catalog 3050 for details. or Brochure 3014 for details. Comparison of L10 life hours for heavy,- medium,- and normal-duty ball
or Brochure 3001 for details. required in the field.
bearing units @ 1800 RPM & 500 lbs. radial load (1-11/16" size).
SAF Spherical Roller Bearing Units Selection and Maintenance Tips

Link-
Adapter Mounted Standard Features of the New Housing Design FANBAN
Fixed and Expansion Dimpled Flats for Bearing Monitor Probes Standard Units Primed Link-Belt’s proprietary FANBAN bearing selection software can quickly compare various
Determines exact location for probe field and Finish Coated bearing choices and will provide documentation for engineering records or sales
Contact and installation or have drilled to your specifications.

Belt
Special coatings available proposals. Software provides load analysis, L10 life estimates, shaft fitting practices, ®
Clearance Seals for severe environments.
lubrication recommendations, thermal analysis and bearing frequency information.

High-Capacity “E”
Spherical Bearing
CadCat
All Caps Have Four Grade-5 Bolts Provides maximum
Extra strength for up lift loads capacity for long Assists drafting and detailing bearing applications with dimensionally accurate
service life.

Cap and Base Matched and Marked

bearing drawings in AutoCad formats.
Air
Ensures machined pairs stay together Machined
during installation Bronze Retainer
Ensures quiet
Handling
operation.

Pry Slots for

Bearing Sensors – Speed, Vibration and Temperature
Integral bearing sensors for SAF units are easy to install. Explosion-proof NEMA 4
Bearing
Easy Cap Removal mounted. Allows continuous monitoring of critical equipment using a PLC.
Capabilities
H-7 Bearing Fit in Housing SAF Block Ball Bearings
Close bearing-housing tolerance Oil or Grease Interchange
critical for fans or out-of-balance loads Lubrication Ready
Mounting Video Standard Duty
Fits all current
Ready to plumb from SAF22500 A 25-minute VHS video demonstrates proper mounting techniques for ball and
the box. applications.
roller bearings to ensure problem-free operation.
Medium Duty
Precision Dowel Holes
to Position Unit Heavy Duty
Makes mounting or remounting
fool proof
Metal Triple-Ring R Clearance Seal
This industry standard seal provides Spherical
Lubrication Schedules
a labyrinth grease chamber between
the housing grooves and the seal
Roller Bearings
rings. Operates at high speed; good Self-adhesive lubrication decals are available for mounting on critical fan and
for moderate dust, dirt or moisture. blower equipment to ensure proper maintenance. Collar Mounted
Center Support Bar in Base Adapter Mounted
Extra support for shock loads
NEW D5 PenTac 5-Point Contact Sealing System
™

Rugged contact lip seal, molded on

See Link-Belt Catalog 3000
or Brochure 3032 for details.
a Kevlar ® body, rotates with the shaft.
The PenTac seal acts as a flinger,
keeping debris away from the seal
area, and provides five seal points: Rexnord Corporation
1 – Seals shaft Link-Belt Bearing Division
2 – Seals housing 7601 Rockville Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46214
3 – Creates a grease chamber to prevent bearing contamination PH: 317/273-5500
4 – Acts as a flinger FAX: 317/273-5620
5 – Grease chambers created by multi-labyrinth chamber www.rexnord.com
Bulletin No. 3040 ©2000 Rexnord Corporation 10/00 CC 5M Printed in USA