1. Mechanical properties:
The choice of materials is crucial to the mechanical properties of Pillow Block Units. Materials such as high-strength steel and stainless steel ensure stable performance when subjected to heavy loads and impacts due to their strength and rigidity. This performance is essential for industrial applications that require high precision and continuous reliability. On the other hand, lightweight materials such as aluminum alloys may deform or damage when subjected to heavy loads, although they are light in weight, so they need to be weighed according to specific needs when choosing.
2. Corrosion resistance:
The corrosion resistance of Pillow Block Units is particularly important in chemical, marine and other corrosive environments. Materials such as stainless steel and alloy steel can operate stably for a long time in harsh environments due to their corrosion resistance. These materials can effectively resist chemical and electrochemical corrosion, reducing performance degradation and damage caused by corrosion. In contrast, some metal or plastic materials may be quickly damaged in corrosive environments, affecting the service life of the shaft seat unit.
3. Friction and wear:
The shaft seat unit will generate friction and wear during operation, which directly affects its service life and performance. Selecting materials with low friction coefficient and good wear resistance can significantly reduce the energy loss and wear of the shaft block unit during operation. For example, some polymer materials or specially treated metal surface coatings can reduce friction coefficient and reduce wear. This can not only improve the efficiency of the shaft block unit, but also extend its service life and reduce maintenance costs.
4. Thermal conductivity:
Under high-speed operation or heavy load conditions, Pillow Block Units will generate a lot of heat. Good thermal conductivity can help the shaft block unit dissipate heat in time to avoid performance degradation or damage caused by overheating. Metal materials such as copper alloys and aluminum alloys can quickly transfer heat to the surrounding environment due to their thermal conductivity, ensuring that the shaft block unit maintains a stable temperature during long-term operation. This is of great significance for maintaining the performance of the shaft block unit and extending its service life.
5. Cost and machinability:
When choosing the material of Pillow Block Units, cost and machinability are also important factors to consider. The price difference of different materials is large, and the difficulty and cost of processing are also different. Therefore, when choosing materials, it is necessary to weigh the actual application needs and budget. At the same time, the machinability of the material also needs to be considered to ensure that the shaft seat unit can be processed and installed according to the design requirements. When selecting the material, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as its performance, cost, machinability, and compatibility with other components to select the suitable material to ensure the performance and reliability of the shaft seat unit.
FLANGE BRACKET Pillow Block Units: UCFB series
Material is suitable for applications.
Grease fitting for relubrication is included – enabling maximized service life under severe operating conditions.
Housings can be painted with different color water-based alkyd/acryl paint
Unpainted surfaces are protected by a solventless rust inhibitor.
Housings can be ordered as separate products for combination with any insert ball bearing.
