Nomenclature

Roller Bearing
Units
F SYE 27⁄16 NH -118

1 3 5
2 4

1. Prefix: 3. Shaft Size: 5. Suffix/Options/Specials:

F Four bolt base -3 Garter spring seal
(on SYE only) (for collar mounted)

-18 Labyrinth seal

2. Housing Style: 4. Suffix: (for collar mounted)

SYE Pillow block N ConCentra design -118 Labyrinth seal

(for ConCentra)
SYR Pillow block H Held unit
-xx Travel code, inches
SYT Pillow block Y Closed end (end cover supplied) (length of travel for
take-up frames)
FYE Square flange unit PA Housing with take-up frame
(for TRH)
FYR Round flange unit

FYRP Piloted flange unit 4. Suffix: (SYT only)

TBR Center pull take-up unit F Unit with locating bearing

TRH Take-up unit L Unit with non-locating bearing

TFT Take-up frame only TS Unit with labyrinth seals

(for SYR / SYE)

PA Take-up frame only

(for TRH)

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Collar Mounted Roller Bearing Unit
TriGard™ seals as
standard. Garter spring
contact seals, labyrinth
seals, and end covers
also available.
Shaft Attachment
Collar mounting for
ease of installation and
holding power.
SKF® roller bearing pillow blocks, flange
blocks and take-up units are offered with
collar mounting. SKF® roller bearing pillow
blocks and take-up units are offered with
ConCentra mounting. Both are based on the
SKF 22200 series spherical roller bearing.
Fully assembled and pre-greased, the units
need no internal bearing adjustments at
assembly. This saves time and eliminates
the risk of bearing contamination during
assembly.
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Shaft ready assembly; pre-
assembled and pre-greased.
High capacity SKF
spherical roller bearing
with running or static
misalignment of ±1¹⁄₂°.
Controlled bearing fit
in the housing.
Available as a held or
free assembly.
Rugged one piece cast iron
housing. Available in a variety
of mounting styles.
Roller bearing units offer many of the
advantages of the split housing series but
with the convenience of just slipping it on the
shaft. Running or static misalignment, free or
held assemblies, two or four bolt bases, cast
iron and a variety of seal options make the
roller bearing unit a preferred alternative to
the split housing.

ConCentra Roller Bearing Unit
Patented multi-taper sleeve
uniformly clamps its inner ring
around the entire shaft
circumference and eliminates
mounting problems. The result:
The unit is centered with the
shaft and the inner ring
secure, preventing slipping or
“walking” on the shaft caused
by a loose fit between the
bearing inner ring and shaft.
Extreme ease of
mounting and
dismountng, only tool
necessary is a hex
head wrench.
SKF has taken every effort to assure
that quality and trouble-free operation is
designed into each roller bearing unit. SKF
Roller Bearing Units incorporate the world
leading SKF 22200 series spherical roller
bearing. Housing strength, housing bore
tolerance, machined base flatness and seals
are closely evaluated and tested, and are
monitored to assure optimum performance in
a wide range of applications. Some typical
applications are:
Roller Bearing Units
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Shaft ready assembly;
pre-assembled and
pre-greased.
Proven effective TriGard
seals, Labyrinth seals
and end covers are also
available.
Controlled bearing fit in
the housing. Available
as a held or free
assembly.
Rugged one piece cast
iron housing.
• Apron conveyors
• Bucket elevators
• Belt conveyors
• Chain conveyors
• Fans & blowers
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Commercial laundry equipment
Offered in a range of shaft sizes from
17/16" to 415/16", SKF roller bearing units are
a convenient, economical choice to your
mounted bearing solution.
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Collar Mounted Roller Bearing Unit

Roller bearing units are supplied completely
assembled with bearings, seals, and grease.
They are ready for installation right out of the
box and require no internal adjustment.
Bearings
The bearings used in SKF roller bearing
units are based on the high capacity SKF
22200 series spherical roller bearing. They
can handle heavy radial and axial loads,
running and static misalignment, and high
operating temperatures. Clearances in the
bearing are preset; no adjustment is required
during mounting.
Mounting Seals
Collar Mounted roller bearing units slide
easily onto the shaft and are locked in place
with a two set screw locking collar. The
locking collar keeps pressure on the set
screws helping to maintain the tight fit with
the shaft. For added holding power, the
largest sizes are designed with two locking
collars, indicated in the dimension tables.
Mounting is quick and easy.
TriGard Seal (standard)

Bearing based on SKF 22200 series
spherical roller bearing. Heavy loads and
running misalignment.
Labyrinth Seal
Housings
There are a variety of housing styles in the
SKF roller bearing unit product line, including
pillow blocks, flange units and take–ups.
Pillow blocks are made in two configurations:
the SYE is dimensionally interchangeable
with competitor "E" designs and the SYR is
dimensionally interchangeable with units
such as the Dodge S–2000, Linkbelt
P–B22400, and Rexnord ZA 2000 series.

Table 1 Garter spring seal (suffix – 3)

Set Screw Torque and Permissible Axial Load

Shaft Sizes Set screw Torque Permissible Axial Load

in (No.) Size in-lbs lbs
17⁄16 to 23⁄16 (2) 3
⁄8" - 24 290 515
27⁄16 to 31⁄2 (2) 1
⁄2" - 20 620 900
311⁄16 to 4 (2) 5
⁄8" - 18 1325 1200
47⁄16 to 415⁄16 (4) 5
⁄8" - 18 1325 2400

End covers (suffix Y)

Grease Table 2
All roller bearing units are factory lubricated Recommended Shaft Tolerances
with SKF LGEP2 grease or equivalent.
Shaft Diameter Tolerance

Up to 115⁄16" Nominal to -0.0005"

2" to 415⁄16" Nominal to -0.0010"

Note: When the load is Heavy, C/P < 8.3, a press fit
must be used. Consult SKF Applications
Engineering.

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ConCentra Roller Bearing Unit

ConCentra roller bearing units are supplied
completely assembled with bearings, seals,
and grease. They are ready for installation
right out of the box and require no internal
adjustment.
ConCentra units can be used in the same
applications as collar mounted roller bearing
units. The difference between the two types
is that the ConCentra unit mounts with a
near 360° interference fit (see "mounting",
below, and product descriptions on following
page).
Mounting Seals
The ConCentra roller bearing unit uses a
patented multi–tapered sleeve arrangement,
making it easy to mount the bearing to the
shaft. This method provides nearly 360° of
interference fit, which does not offset the
center line of the shaft and helps reduce
fretting.

TriGard Seal (standard)

Bearings
The bearings used in ConCentra roller
bearing units are based on the high capacity
SKF 22200 series spherical roller bearing.
They can handle heavy radial and axial
loads, running and static misalignment, and
high operating temperatures. Clearances in
the bearing are preset; no adjustment is
required during mounting.
Grease
All roller bearing units are factory lubricated
with SKF LGEP2 grease or equivalent.
Housings
There are a variety of housing styles in the
ConCentra roller bearing unit product line
including pillow blocks and take–ups. Pillow
Labyrinth Seal (suffix – 118)
blocks are made in three configurations: the
SYE is dimensionally interchangeable with
competitor "E" designs, the SYR is
dimensionally interchangeable with units
such as the Dodge S–2000, Linkbelt
P–B22400, and SKF collar mounted unit
roller bearings, and the SYT is dimensionally
interchangeable with plummer block
assemblies of series SNL 5.
Table 3
Recommended Shaft Tolerances *End Covers (suffix Y)
Shaft Diameter Tolerance
Up to 115⁄16" +.000" to -.003"
(Up to 50mm) (+.00mm to -.08mm) *Consult SKF for Availability
23⁄16" to 4" +.000" to -.004"
(55 to 75mm) (+.00mm to -.10mm)

Grease Characteristics

Base Oil Mineral

Thickener Lithium

Application Temperature -4 °F to 230 °F (-20 °C to 110 °C)

NLGI 2

Viscosity at 100 °F (40 °C) 900 SUS (190 cSt)

212 °F (100 °C) 82 SUS (16 cSt)

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Product Descriptions

SKF Roller Bearing units are available in a

variety of housing styles and two mounting
methods. These units are simple and
economic bearing arrangements combining
the high load capacity and self-aligning
features of the SKF spherical roller bearing
with the convenience of set screw mounting
and a rugged cast iron housing. They come
pre-greased and fully assembled. Installation
time is reduced and there is no risk of
bearing contamination during assembly.
Roller bearing units can accommodate
running or static misalignment of ±1¹⁄₂° and
can be supplied as free or held assemblies.
All units incorporate triple protection TriGard SYE/SYE-N SYR/SYR-N
seals as standard, but can also be supplied
with optional seals.
SYE/SYE-N SYR/SYR-N
Collar Mounted units use a locking collar Cast iron two-bolt base SYE and SYE-N unit These SYR and SYR-N are cast iron two bolt
design to firmly secure the bearing inner ring roller pillow blocks are available in shaft sizes base unit roller pillow blocks. They are
to the shaft. The two set screws extended from 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 3¹⁄₂". Page 306 and 307. available in shaft sizes ranging from
through the inner ring of the bearing and 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4". Page 310 and 311.
lock into the shaft. The elasticity of the
locking collars maintains pressure on the set
screws helping to maintain a secure fit to the
shaft even in severe power transmission
applications. Mounting is quick and easy.
Slide the unit on the shaft, bolt the housing
securely to the mounting surface and tighten
the two set screws.

ConCentra units combine the advantages of

adapter mounting found in split pillow blocks
with the convenience of set screw mounting
found in collar mounted roller bearing units.
The result is a positive, near 360 degree
interference fit with the shaft. This is achieved
with a unique patented multi-tapered sleeve
arrangement developed by SKF. The shaft is FSYE/FSYE-N FYE
held concentric to the bore of the bearing
resulting in; reduced fretting corrosion, good
balance and low vibration. Dismounting is just FSYE/FSYE-N FYE
as easy. Loosen the mounting set screws and The four-bolt base version of the SYE(-N) FYE four bolt flange cast iron roller bearing
tighten the dismounting set screws until the unit is the FSYE(-N). They are available for units are available in shaft sizes 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4".
multi tapered sleeve releases its grip, usually shafts from 2⁷⁄₁₆" to 4¹⁵⁄₁₆" (ConCentra is These units typically occupy the bottom
with a “POP”. No need for cutting torches or available up to a 4", please check SKF for position in vertical heat exchanger fan
other mechanical devices. Downtime and availability). Page 308 and 309. arrangements. The SKF spherical roller
shafting cost are saved. bearing provides low-vibration, quiet running
ConCentra units are available in performance. Page 313.
SYE-N, FSYE-N, SYR-N, and SYT (metric)
pillow blocks as well as TBR-N and TRH-N
take-up housings. FYR and FYRP flange
housing are available on an application
review basis. This is due to the often limited
access to the dismounting set screws.
SYT
The SYT is a two-bolt base, cast iron pillow
block that is dimensionally interchangeable
with metric split plummer block housings.
Only available with ConCentra insert
bearings and metric shaft diameters
35 mm-75 mm. Page 312.

SYT

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FYR FYRP TBR/TBR-N

FYR FYRP TBR/TBR-N

FYR cast iron flange unit roller bearings
support rotating shafts through walls,
bulkheads, or other flat surfaces. The two
smallest sizes mount to the surface with
three bolts; all other sizes use four mounting
bolts. They are available for shaft sizes from
1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4". These units rely on the mounting
bolts for location and load carrying (FYR-N
available on application review). Page 314.
These piloted flange cast iron flange units,
available for shaft sizes from 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4", have
a machined extension on one side to fit into
a precisely machined bulkhead opening. This
provides additional location and support to
the unit. All piloted flange units are supplied
in four-bolt mounting arrangements (FYRP-N
available on application review).
Page 315.
TBR and TBR-N units are cast iron, center
pull take-up units designed for use in
customer manufactured frames. They are
typically used as a belt tensioner for a
conveyor. The shaft size range for these
units is 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4". Page 316 and 317.

TRH-PA/TRH-NPA TFT

TRH-PA/TRH-NPA
TRH-PA and TRH-NPA take-up assemblies
consist of a specially designed, cast iron,
TRH take-up unit mounted in an all-steel PA
top angle take-up frame. These assemblies
are used primarily for belt tensioning in
conveyor applications. The unit is positioned
in the frame by turning the protected
adjustment screw from either end of the
frame. TRH-PA assemblies are available in
travel lengths ranging from 12" to 36" and
accommodate shaft sizes from 1¹⁵⁄₁₆" to 4".
Page 318 and 319.
TFT
TFT top mount take-up frames are designed
for use with SYR, SYR-N, SYE and SYE-N
unit roller pillow blocks. As with the TRH-PA
assemblies, TFT assemblies are used
primarily for belt tensioning in conveyor
applications. The SYR blocks mount directly
to the top of the frame and are positioned by
turning the protected adjustment screw at
either end of the frame. TFT frames are
available in travel lengths ranging from 12" to
48" and they accommodate SYR and SYR-N
housings for shaft sizes from 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4".
Page 320 - 323.

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Seal Selection/Collar Mounted Roller Bearing Units

TriGard Seal (standard)

Table 4
• Standard on all unit roller bearings Seal Speed Limits
• Features a double lip molded contact seal
which rides on a ground surface of the Shaft Size TriGard Labyrinth Garter Spring
inner ring in rpm
• Steel outboard trash guard protects the
1⁷₁₆ 2800 5300 1700
seal and excludes larger contaminants
1¹₂ 2800 5300 1700
• Provides positive contact even under
misaligned conditions 1¹¹₁₆ 2650 4700 1600
• Permits ±11⁄2° misalignment 1³₄ 2650 4700 1600
• Low frictional torque 1¹⁵₁₆ 2400 4250 1450
• Limited to 200 °F maximum operating 2 2400 4250 1450
temperature
2³₁₆ 2150 3800 1300
Labyrinth Seal (suffix – 18)
TriGard Seal (standard) 2⁷₁₆ 1800 3250 1100
• Two-piece all metal labyrinth seal 2¹₂ 1800 3250 1100
provides for high operating speeds
• Inboard flinger pressed on the inner ring 2¹¹₁₆ 1600 2800 950
of the bearing helps retain grease and 2³₄ 1600 2800 950
exclude contaminants 2¹⁵₁₆ 1600 2800 950
• Outboard stationary trash guard is 3 1600 2800 950
pressed into the housing and has close 3⁷₁₆ 1300 2200 800
running tolerance with the inner ring of 3¹₂ 1300 2200 800
the bearing to prevent the entrance of
3¹¹₁₆ 1200 2000 700
contaminants.
3¹⁵₁₆ 1200 2000 700
• Design permits ±11⁄2° misalignment
4 1200 2000 700
• No frictional torque
• No temperature limitation 4⁷₁₆ 1100 N/A N/A
4¹₂ 1100 N/A N/A
Garter Spring Seal (suffix – 3) 4¹⁵₁₆ 900 N/A N/A
• Features one piece molded nitrile rubber
seal pressed into the housing bore Labyrinth Seal (suffix – 18)
• Provides greater grease retention and
sealing protection because stainless steel
garter spring holds seal lip firmly to the
ground inner ring
• Provides positive contact even under
misaligned conditions
• Permits ±11⁄2° misalignment
• Provides good protection in moist
environment
• Limited to 200 °F maximum operating
temperature

End Covers (suffix Y)

• Steel end covers are simply pushed into
End Covers
position in (suffix Y)
the housing bore.
Steel endadditional
• Provides covers aresealing
simplyand
pushed into
protection Garter Spring Seal (suffix – 3)
position exposed
against in the housing bore.
shaft ends.
• Provides additional sealing and protection
against exposed shaft ends.

End Covers (suffix Y)

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TriGard Seal (standard) Table 5

• Standard on all unit roller bearings Seal Speed Limits
• Features a double lip molded contact
seal which rides on a ground surface of Shaft Size TriGard Labyrinth
the mounting and dismounting collars in rpm
• Steel outboard trash guard protects the 1⁷₁₆ 2500 5600
seal and excludes larger contaminants 1¹₂ 2500 5600
• Provides positive contact even under
misaligned conditions 1¹¹₁₆ 2300 5300
• Permits ±1¹₂° misalignment 1³₄ 2300 5300
• Low frictional torque 1¹⁵₁₆ 2150 5000
• Limited to 200 °F maximum operating 2 2150 5000
temperature
2³₁₆ 2000 4500
Labyrinth Seal (suffix – 118) 2⁷₁₆ 1800 3800
• Three–piece all metal labyrinth seal allows TriGard Seal (standard) 2¹₂ 1800 3800
operation at the basic bearing grease 2¹¹₁₆ 1600 3400
speed rating 2³₄ 1600 3400
• Inboard flinger pressed on the inner ring 2¹⁵₁₆ 1600 3400
of the bearing helps retain grease 3 1600 3400
• Outboard flinger pressed on the inner ring
3⁷₁₆ 1400 2600
flings contaminants away from the seal
3¹₂ 1400 2600
opening
• A stationary trash guard, positioned 3¹⁵₁₆ 1250 2200
between the two flingers is pressed into 4 1250 2200
the housing and helps create a difficult
path labyrinth to prevent the ingress of
contaminants
• Permits ±1¹₂° misalignment
• No frictional torque
• No temperature limitation
Labyrinth Seal (suffix – 118)
End Covers (suffix Y)
• Steel end covers are simply pushed into
position in the housing bore
• Provides additional sealing and protection
against exposed shaft ends

End Covers (suffix Y)

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