PG 329-357

Nomenclature
Split Pillow Blocks

(inch series)
_ SAF _ 22634 TA
1 3 5
2 4
1. Prefix: 4. Housing Designation:

F Four bolt base Cast iron Cast steel Basic bearing series Mounting method
(when optional) 13(00) 13(00) Cylindrical
15(00) 12(00)K Adapter
16(00) 13(00)K Adapter
2. Housing Style:
222(00) 222(00) 222(00) CC/W33 Cylindrical
S Standard Pillow block 223(00) 223(00) 223(00) CC/W33 Cylindrical
225(00) 225(00) 222(00) CC/W33 Adapter
D Heavy duty series
226(00) 226(00) 223(00) CC/W33 Adapter
A Inch dimensions 230(00)KA 230(00) CC/W33 Adapter
C22(00) C22(00) Cylindrical
F Triple ring seal
C23(00) C23(00) Cylindrical
C25(00) C22(00)K Adapter
2. Material: C26(000 C23(00)K Adapter

C30(00)KA C30(00)K Adapter
_ Cast Iron (standard)
D Ductile Iron 5. Suffix:
S Cast Steel
T Taconite contact seal
TV Taconite V-ring seal
TA or TVA Taconite seal with button head grease fitting
TB or TVB Taconite seal with giant button head grease fitting
Y One end closed (i.e.,supplied with end plug)
-11 Four bolt base (when optional / cast steel SAFS only)
/ V Z### Special feature / modification
-## Special feature / modification
TLC PosiTrac Plus TM

seal
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Split Pillow Blocks (inch series)
Introduction
SKF Split Pillow Blocks are the most versatile The standard split pillow block is made The SAW accommodates the higher
mounted assemblies and are designed for from cast iron, while cast steel or ductile iron capacity series 23200 bearings, or provides
extremely demanding applications. They can are available as options. The housing is greater thermal expansion of the shaft when
accommodate a large range of shaft sizes horizontally split and the cap and base are a the 22200 bearing is used. It is dimensionally
and handle higher loads. They come mated set; they cannot be interchanged with interchangeable with SAF. Although the bolt
standard with heavy gray cast iron housings, other caps or bases. For accurate hole spacings and center heights are the
and provide more flexibility in sealing options realignment, each cap is mated to the base same, the pillow block is about one-inch
and lubrication (grease or oil can be used). with dowel pins. Split pillow blocks are wider.
These assemblies are predominately available in two and four-bolt base mounting The SDAF style is used for applications
designed for radial loads that are carried configurations, which allows for moderate that involve heavy or shock loads. SDAF
directly through the base. Some of their adjustments during installation. Sealing is used extensively in steel mills, mineral
applications include: options for split pillow blocks include the processing, and other environments using
• Strip processing equipment steel mills LER/LOR Triple ring seal, the contact seal, heavy duty equipment.
taconite seal, and the end plug. SKF Split Pillow Blocks offer optional
• Conveyors that must accommodate larger SKF Split Pillow Blocks come in three customized features, such as special
shaft sizes or special seals styles, SAF, SAW and SDAF. A fourth type, bearings to meet unusual clearance and/or
• Fans and blowers known as the Extended Range, is custom tolerance requirements, machined base ends
• Felt rolls and drying cylinders within the designed for demanding applications, where that provide flat surface for jacking screws,
paper industry requirements include shaft sizes of 10 to 20 holes for attachment of various condition
inches. monitoring devices (thermocouples and
• Crushers, hammer mills, and kilns in the SAF, the most popular split pillow block, vibration detection equipment), and special
processing industry. is manufactured in cast iron, cast steel, or seals for use with circulating oil lubrication
ductile iron. It features a combination of five and high-speed operation.
bearing types, four sealing options and two
mounting methods, enabling the SAF to be
optimized for a wide variety of applications.
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Introduction
Correct names for pillow block parts
Grease Fitting(s)
Bearing Lubrication
Bearing
Cap Bolts
(typically two or four)
Dowel Pins
(for correct mounting of cap)
Mounting Bolt Holes

(typically two or four) Seal
or blank base when several types:
required depending on service
requirements
Grease Fitting(s) for Taconite seal

1. Seal Lubrication
2. Purging of Contaminates
Circulating oil / grease

entry at this point
Pillow Block Cap for spherical roller bearings Stabilizing Ring(s)
for Held Bearing
Circulating oil / grease entry point for
CARB® or self-aligning ball bearings
Locknut &
Adapter Sleeve Lockwasher
(comes as an assembly
with locknut and
lockwasher)
Base to center height

Triple ring seal
If circulating oil
drain at these points
Pillow Block Base
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Introduction
Cylindrical Mounting
Cylindrical mounting involves mounting a
straight bore bearing to a cylindrical shaft
using an interference fit. This mounting
method is preferred if precise location of the
shaft. It is also better suited for high speed
applications. In cylindrical mounting, the shaft
must have precision tolerances at the
bearing seat and machined threads for the
locknut. Heating of the inner ring is usually
necessary for mounting.
Adapter Mounting
In adapter mounting a tapered bore bearing
is mounted to a cylindrical shaft through the
use of a tapered adapter sleeve. Adapter
mounting is considered the general purpose
mounting method and most applications of
split pillow blocks use this method of
attaching the bearing to the shaft. The shaft
seatings do not need to be machined to the
Cylindrical Mounting Adapter Mounting precision tolerances necessary for cylindrical
mounting and the mounting method does not
require heating the bearing. Additionally,
dismounting is considerably easier with a
tapered adapter sleeve. For these reasons
the total costs associated with adapter
mounting are less than for cylindrical mounting.
Multiple bearing types and series accommodate a variety of applications.
22317CCK/W33 C2317K
1317K
22217CCK/W33 C2217K
1217K
2¹⁵⁄₁₆"
n = 3000 rpm n = 4000 rpm n = 3000 rpm

C = 55100 lbs C = 11000 lbs n = 3400 rpm C = 53700 lbs
n = 1900 rpm n = 2000 rpm
C = 108000 lbs C = 21900 lbs C = 105000 lbs
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Product Descriptions
Standard split pillow block assortment
SAF SAFS SDAF

The cast iron SAF split pillow blocks The SAFS split pillow blocks are cast steel The SDAF block is designed for applications
accommodate self-aligning ball bearings or versions of the SAF block described to the where heavy thrust loads and shock require
spherical and toroidal (CARB®) roller left. The cast steel material offers greater a housing of exceptionally sturdy
bearings and are suitable for adapter or strength and shock resistance for extra construction. The four bolt cap and four
cylindrical mounting to a shaft. SAF housings heavy-duty applications. SAFS blocks are bolt base of the heavy-duty SDAF are of
are available for shaft sizes ranging from used with cylindrical or adapter mounted unusually rugged proportions adequate to
1³⁄₁₆" to 10¹⁄₂" and offer a choice of two or spherical roller bearings. Shaft sizes range resist shock and heavy loading in any
four bolt base mounting. Their design from 2⁷⁄₁₆" to 10¹⁄₂". They can be supplied in direction. The caps of these large housings
accommodates grease or oil lubrication. two or four bolt base mounting arrangements. are supplied with tapped holes for lifting
LER/LOR triple ring seals are supplied as The SAFS pillow blocks can be grease or oil eyes. SDAF housings accommodate several
standard but SAF housings also lubricated and come standard with LER/LOR series of spherical roller bearings, cylindrical
accommodate a variety of optional seals triple ring seals. Contact seals, taconite or adapter mounted. Shaft sizes range from
such as contact seals, taconite seals, and seals, and end plugs are also available. 3¹⁵⁄₁₆" to 9⁹⁄₁₆". Triple ring seals are standard;
end plugs. The standard housing material is SAFS housings have the same basic but optional taconite seals and end plugs are
cast iron. Dimensional tables begin on mounting dimensions as SAF housings but available. SDAF housings can be grease or
page 358. differ in some basic dimensions. SAF oil lubricated. Dimensional tables begin on
dimensional tables begin on page 358. page 384.
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Product Descriptions
Special application solutions
TY-RPA TFT SAW

TY-RPA take-up assemblies consist of a TFT top mount take-up frames are designed SAW split pillow blocks are designed to
specially designed, cast iron, TY-R take-up for use with SAF split pillow blocks. As with accommodate the higher capacity 23200
unit mounted in an all steel PA take-up the TY-RPA assemblies, TFT assemblies are series spherical roller bearings. They can
housing. These assemblies are used used primarily for belt tensioning in conveyor also be used with 22200 series bearings to
primarily for belt tensioning in conveyor applications. An SAF block mounts directly allow for greater axial travel or thermal shaft
applications. The TY-R housing uses an to the top of the TFT frame to complete the expansion. SAW blocks have the same
adapter mounted spherical roller bearing. assembly. TFT frames are available in travel basic mounting dimensions as their SAF
Travel is adjusted by turning the protected lengths from 12" to 48" and accommodate counterparts but are about one-inch wider
adjustment screw from either end of the SAF blocks in shaft sizes from 1⁷⁄₁₆" to 4¹⁵⁄₁₆". to accommodate the wider bearing. Shaft
frame. TY-RPA assemblies are available in Dimensional tables begin on page 398. sizes range from 3⁷⁄₁₆" to 7¹⁵⁄₁₆" in adapter
travel lengths ranging from 12" to 36" and Product nomenclature is on page 393. mounting. SAW blocks are available in four
accommodate shaft sizes from 1⁷⁄₁₆" to bolt base only and are suitable for grease or
5¹⁵⁄₁₆". These units are intended for grease oil lubrication. LER/LOR triple ring seals are
lubrication only and are supplied as standard standard but, as with the SAF, other sealing
with one end closed. Piston ring type seals options are available. Product nomenclature
are used at the open ends. Versions with is on page 403 and dimensional tables begin
both ends open are also available; the on page 404.
appropriate part numbers are indicated in
the dimensional tables that begin on page 394.
Product nomenclature is on page 392.
Extended Range
The Extended Range split pillow blocks
provide an extremely rugged housing style
of exceptionally sturdy construction for shaft
sizes ranging from 9" to 20" and higher.
These blocks are made-to-order and can
be supplied with a variety of customized
features to suit the largest and most
demanding applications. Customized
features can include special seals and
grease shrouds, special bearings and
tolerances, specific bolt hole patterns and
machinings for attachment of auxiliary
equipment such as temperature and vibration
detectors. The blocks can accommodate
several series of high capacity spherical
roller bearings in either cylindrical or adapter
mounted arrangements. As with other SKF
split pillow block housings, the Extended
Range is suitable for grease or oil lubrication
and has a variety of sealing options.
Product nomenclature is on page 408 and
dimensional tables begin on page 412.
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Seals & speed limits
Standard seals for split pillow blocks
PosiTrac Seal PosiTrac Plus Seal Standard LER Seal
PosiTracTM LOR Seal PosiTrac PlusTM seal Triple Ring LER Seal
• Standard seal above 21⁄4" • Standard contact seal offering above 21⁄4" • Standard seal on split pillow blocks below
(see seal table for specific sizes) • Combination of PosiTrac with nitrile rubber 21⁄4"
• O-ring on bore to promote spinning with contact element • One-piece rotating labyrinth seal
the shaft and prevents contaminate • Contact element protected by ring and • Close running tolerance between shaft and
migration between seal and shaft housing providing the maximum protection housing surfaces
• Close running tolerance to housing surface to the critical sealing element • Provides protection from contaminants
• Provides grease or oil retention • Mounts flush in the housing to maintain the • Provides grease or oil retention
• Aluminum material for spark resistance overall housing width • Aluminum material for spark resistance
• Easily upgradable to PosiTracTM Plus • Positive contact even under misalignment
• Easy to install
• Can be used for purge and non-purge
systems
• For use in dirty, dusty and wet
environments
Contact Seal
• One-piece nitrile rubber seal
• Positive contact even under misaligned
conditions
• Specially molded to fit into the center of
the housing labyrinth
• For use in dirty, dusty and wet environments
• Available for shaft below 21⁄4"
End Plug
• Extruded nitrile rubber strip fabricated over
metal plate
Contact Seal End Plug • Designed to give positive fit in center
housing labyrinth
• Provides a perfect closure
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Standard seals for split pillow blocks
Contact V Ring
Seal
Taconite TER Seal Taconite TER V Ring Seal
Taconite TER seal Taconite-TER-V ring seal

• Auxiliary seal features three seals in one. • Same features as Taconite TER seal
• 1) Outboard shaft riding split contact seal. except:.
• 2) Grease cavity with fitting to flush • 1) Outboard “V” ring face riding seal for
contaminants. minimum shaft wear.
• 3) Felt inboard seal. • 2) Grease cavity with fitting to flush
• Designed to operate in dusty, dirty, contaminants.
abrasive and wet environments. Ideal for • 3) Felt inboard seal.
use in mines, quarries, foundries and other • Designed to operate in dusty, dirty,
tough applications. abrasive and wet conditions. Ideal for
• Provides for effective lubricant retention for use in mines, quarries, foundries and other
more efficient bearing operation. tough applications.
• Grease purges through the outboard seal • Provides for effective lubricant retention for
during regreasing of the Taconite seal, to more efficient bearing operation.
expel contaminants. • Grease purges through the outboard seal
during regreasing of the Taconite seal to
expel contaminants.
• Accommodates rougher shaft surfaces.
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PosiTrac seals for split pillow blocks

PosiTrac from SKF is the next generation of Excellent misalignment and temperature PosiTrac Plus mounts flush with the housing
the popular SKF LER seal. The lightweight capabilities and has no protruding parts that might snag on
seal is supplied with new SKF SAF-design • A misalignment capability equivalent to that belts or other machinery.
split pillow blocks. It can also be used as a of existing SKF LER seals. PosiTrac Plus is easy to install. There’s no
replacement seal for existing SKF LER and • A broad temperature operating range from need to carefully align the seal with the hous-
A9508 ring seals. -30° to 230°F. ing to ensure proper sealing. PosiTrac Plus
• Seal speed ratings equal to bearing speed drops straight into an ideal sealing position
Two-way sealing protection ratings. every time.
PosiTrac’s inboard O-ring sets it apart from
conventional pillow block seals. The O-ring, PosiTrac Plus seal from SKF for harsh- Adaptable for purge and non-purge
made of nitrile rubber, provides two-way seal- environment service operations
ing protection: it blocks contaminants from Mining, construction, conveyors and related Grease purging is essential in some applica-
migrating along the shaft into the housing, harsh-environment applications challenge tions (high-contamination mining operations,
while preventing lubricant leakage in the bearing reliability with constant exposure to for example), but unacceptable in others
opposite direction. dirt, sand and other contaminants. Especially (papermaking, meat and fruit processing).
During operation, PosiTrac’s O-ring makes demanding environments call for a special PosiTrac adapts easily to either requirement.
complete contact with the spinning shaft. This seal—PosiTrac Plus. Simply reverse the seal orientation in the
allows the entire seal to rotate at shaft PosiTrac Plus combines the advanced fea- housing to convert PosiTrac Plus from purge-
speed—and enhances overall sealing effec- tures of the PosiTrac seal from SKF with an able to non-purgeable operation.
tiveness. The result is a "Posi"tive "Trac"tive additional sealing component—a nitrile rub-
effect. ber contact element that rides on the outer Packaged for convenient upgrades
diameter of the seal’s aluminum ring. The Users of PosiTrac seals can upgrade to
Quick and easy seal retrofits ring seal provides a wearing surface, and vir- PosiTrac Plus at any time. To upgrade, order
Replacing existing SKF LER or A9508 seals tually eliminates any possibility of shaft wear. the PosiTrac Plus contact element that corre-
with the new PosiTrac seal is a simple main- This contact seal is completely encased with- sponds with the PosiTrac seal currently in use.
tenance task. Because PosiTrac is identical in the housing and ring seal labyrinth, pro- The contact element slips easily over the alu-
in width to the LER seals it replaces, it tecting it from large particles of contamina- minum ring’s outer diameter, converting a
retrofits into existing SKF pillow blocks with tion. Together, this system provides superior PosiTrac seal into a PosiTrac Plus for maxi-
out special housing, sealing or machining sealing in harsh environments. mum sealing protection.
requirements. PosiTrac Plus replaces the SKF B9784
Once the bearing and housing have been contact seal. The two major PosiTrac Plus How to order PosiTrac Plus from SKF
disassembled, actual seal installation can be components are packaged separately for The two PosiTrac Plus components—rubber
completed quickly. Simply remove the old easier inventory control. contact element and aluminum ring with
seal by hand and slide PosiTrac into position. inboard O-ring—are packaged separately and
No special tools are required. Flush-mounted, easy-to-install design have different designations. The contact ele-
Although you’ll experience slight resistance Some heavy-duty seals for split pillow blocks ment designation is B-10724-###; the desig-
when installing PosiTrac seals, this requires have a contact element that extends from the nation for the aluminum ring is LOR-XXX. See
only slight hand pressure to overcome. housing side face, requiring additional axial the accompanying tables for size ranges.
You can also lubricate the O-ring to ease space—but not PosiTrac Plus.
assembly.
Easy installation for both purgeable and non-purgeable systems
Inside Housing Wall Inside Housing Wall

(Bearing side) (Bearing side)
Grease purgeable set-up Non-Grease purgeable set-up

use purgeable for maximum use non-purgeable for maximum
contamination exclusion grease retention
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Seal selection for SAF and SAFS housings
Labyrinth PositracTM PositracTM Plus Contact SKF Taconite End Plug
Basic Part Number LER LOR PositracTM LOR & B-10724 B-9784 TER TER V EPR
Housing Range SAF 308-311 SAF 024-056 KA SAF 024-056 KA SAF 308-311 SAF 024-056 KA SAF 024-056 KA SAF 024-056 KA
SAF 507-513 SAF 213-244 SAF 213-244 SAF 509-513 SAF 213-244 SAF 213-244 SAF 213-244
SAF 609-611 SAF 312-340 SAF 312-340 SAF 609-611 SAF 308-340 SAF 308-340 SAF 308-340
SAF 515-544 SAF 515-544 SAF 507-544 SAF 507-544 SAF 507-544
SAF 613-640 SAF 613-640 SAF 609-640 SAF 609-640 SAF 609-640
Shaft Diameters 1-1/8" — 2-5/8" 2-1/8" — 10-1/2" 2-1/8" — 10-1/2" 1-1/8" — 2-5/8" 1-1/8" — 10-1/2" 1-1/8" — 10-1/2" 1-1/8" — 10-1/2"
Material Composition aluminum aluminum and aluminum and nitrile rubber steel, felt and steel, felt and steel and
nitrile rubber nitrile rubber nitrile rubber nitrile rubber nitrile rubber
Temperature1 300 °F max 220 °F max 220 °F max 220 °F max 220 °F max 220 °F max 220 °F max
Speed 2 same as bearing same as bearing limited limited limited limited –
Misalignment 3 some some limited limited extremely extremely –

limited limited
Grease Purgeable yes yes yes yes yes yes –
Oil Leak Prevention minimal some yes yes yes yes yes
(most of any listed)
Friction none present none present some some large amount large amount –
Dusty / Dirty some some yes yes yes, extreme yes, extreme yes
conditions conditions
Wet / Moisture no no yes yes yes yes yes
High Pressure Wash no no non direct non direct yes yes yes
Chemical some some limited limited limited limited limited
Availability common sizes common sizes common sizes common sizes common sizes made to order common sizes
stocked stocked stocked stocked stocked stocked
Lead Time for 6 – 8 weeks 6 – 8 weeks 6 – 8 weeks 6 – 8 weeks 6 – 8 weeks 6 – 8 weeks 6 – 8 weeks
Made to Order 3
1 A special lubrication may be required to accommodate 400 °F. Consult SKF or your lubrication supplier.
2 Consult SKF Applications Engineering for specific speed ratings.
3 A self aligning bearing in a split housing assembly will not realize the full bearing misalignment capability. Misalignment is limited by seal type.
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Seal Chart for SKF SAF, SAFS and SAW Split Pillow Block Housings
S-1 S-1 S-1 S-2 S-2 S-3 S-3 Triple Ring Seal1 Contact Seals Taconite Seals5 End Plugs
Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

Shaft 000 500 600 200 300 200 300 Part Designation Contact Seal Limit Seal Seal Limit
Diameter Series Series Series Series Series Series Series Number for LOR2 P/N3 rpm4 Type Type rpm4
1-1/8" 507 LER-13 --- n/a --- TER-13 TER-13 V 2250 EPR-2
1-3/16" 507* LER-14 --- n/a --- TER-14 TER-14 V 2250 EPR-2
1-3/8" 509 609 LER-16 --- n/a --- TER-16 TER-16 V 2175 EPR-3
1-7/16" 509* 609* 308* LER-17 --- B-9784-12 3800 TER-17 TER-17 V 2175 EPR-3
1-11/16" 510* 610* 309* LER-20 --- B-9784-15 3400 TER-20 TER-20 V 1800 EPR-4
1-7/8" 511 611 310* LER-23 --- n/a --- TER-23 TER-23 V 1575 EPR-5
1-15/16" 511* 611* 308* LER-24 --- B-9784-19 2950 TER-24 TER-24 V 1575 EPR-5
2" 511 611 LER-25 --- n/a --- TER-25 TER-25 V 1575 EPR-5
2" 513 LER-26 --- B-9784-21 TER-26 TER-26 V 1450 EPR-6
2-1/16" 513 311* LER-27 --- n/a --- TER-27 TER-27 V 1450 EPR-6
2-1/8" 513 309* LER-28 --- n/a --- TER-28 TER-28 V 1450 EPR-6
2-1/8" 613 312 LOR-31 AS-568-034 B-10724-32 2600 TER-31 TER-31 V 1400 EPR-7
2-3/16" 513* LER-29 --- B-9784-24 TER-29 TER-29 V 1400 EPR-6
2-3/16" 613* 312 LOR-32 AS-568-035 B-10724-32 2600 TER-32 TER-32 V 1400 EPR-7
2-1/4" 613 312* LOR-33 AS-568-035 B-10724-32 2600 TER-33 TER-33 V 1075 EPR-7
2-5/16" 210 310 LER-34 --- n/a --- TER-34 TER-34 V 1300 n/a
2-3/8" 210 310* LER-35 --- n/a --- TER-35 TER-35 V 1300 n/a
2-3/8" 515 615 213 313 LOR-36 AS-568-036 B-10724-37 2350 TER-36 TER-36 V 1250 EPR-7
2-7/16" 515* 615* 213* 313* LOR-37 AS-568-037 B-10724-37 2350 TER-37 TER-37 V 1250 EPR-7
2-1/2" LER-39 --- B-9784-37 --- TER-39 TER-39 V 1250 n/a
2-9/16" 311* LER-40 --- B-9784-35 --- TER-40 TER-40 V 1200 n/a
2-9/16" 516 616 314 LOR-42 AS-568-038 B-10724-44 2150 TER-42 TER-42 V 1150 EPR-8
2-5/8" 311 LER-41 --- n/a --- TER-41 TER-41 V 1150 n/a
2-5/8" 516 616 314* LOR-43 AS-568-038 B-10724-44 2150 TER-43 TER-43 V 1150 EPR-8
2-11/16" 516* 616* 314 LOR-44 AS-568-039 B-10724-44 2150 TER-44 TER-44 V 1150 EPR-8
2-13/16" 617 LOR-182 AS-568-149 B-10724-184 1950 TER-182 TER-182 V 1050 EPR-10
2-13/16" 312 215* 315* LOR-46 AS-568-040 B-10724-44 2150 TER-46 TER-46 V 900 EPR-8
2-7/8" 312* 215 315 LOR-47 AS-568-040 B-10724-44 2150 TER-47 TER-47 V 1075 EPR-8
* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

1 = Speed rating same as bearing speed rating see bearing tables
2 = O-ring supplied with LOR this is for replacement only, AS-568-### are industry standard o-rings available at most SKF authorized distributors
3 = B-10724-###'s are the SKF Positrac Plus seal and require the LOR
4 = For stepped shaft housing designs the largest shaft diameter is the limiting speed limit
5 = Most taconite seals are made to order contact SKF for availability, all "V" ring versions are made to order
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S-1 S-1 S-1 S-2 S-2 S-3 S-3 Triple Ring Seal1 Contact Seals Taconite Seals 5 End Plugs

2-15/16" 617* LOR-184 AS-568-151 B-10724-184 1950 TER-184 TER-184 V 1050 EPR-10
2-15/16" 517* 213 313 216 LOR-53 AS-568-141 B-10724-53 1950 TER-53 TER-53 V 1050 EPR-9
3" 617 LOR-185 AS-568-151 B-10724-184 1950 TER-185 TER-185 V 1050 EPR-10
3" 517 213 313 216* LOR-54 AS-568-041 B-10724-53 1950 TER-54 TER-54 V 850 EPR-9
3" 316* LOR-60 AS-568-151 B-10724-184 1900 TER-60 TER-60 V 850 EPR-10
3-1/16" 518 618 317 LOR-186 38309-186 B-10724-188 1800 TER-186 TER-186 V 950 EPR-11
3-1/16" 213* 313* 216 LOR-55 38309-55 B-10724-53 1950 TER-55 TER-55 V 1000 EPR-9
3-1/16" 217 LOR-61 38309-61 B-10724-64 1450 TER-61 TER-61 V 775 EPR-9
3-3/16" 518* 618* 317* LOR-188 AS-568-152 B-10724-188 1800 TER-188 TER-188 V 950 EPR-11
3-3/16" 314 217* LOR-63 AS-568-042 B-10724-64 1450 TER-63 TER-63 V 775 EPR-9
3-1/4" 314* 217 LOR-64 AS-568-042 B-10724-64 1450 TER-64 TER-64 V 925 EPR-9
3-5/16" 520 620 220 LOR-100 38309-100 B-10724-102 1650 TER-100 TER-100 V 900 EPR-12
3-5/16" 217 LOR-65 38309-65 B-10724-64 1450 TER-65 TER-65 V 775 EPR-9
3-5/16" 218 318 LOR-190 38309-190 B-10724-188 1800 TER-190 TER-190 V 750 EPR-11
3-3/8" 215/216 315 LOR-78 AS-568-043 B-10724-79 1650 TER-78 TER-78 V 900 n/a
3-3/8" 218* 318* LOR-191 AS-568-153 B-10724-188 1800 TER-191 TER-191 V 750 EPR-11
3-7/16" 215*/216 315* LOR-79 AS-568-043 B-10724-79 1450 TER-79 TER-79 V 900 n/a
3-1/2" 215/216 315 LOR-80 AS-568-043 B-10724-79 1450 TER-80 TER-80 V 900 n/a
3-9/16" 215/216 315 LOR-81 38309-81 B-10724-79 1450 TER-81 TER-81 V 900 n/a
3-9/16" 316 LOR-83 38309-83 B-10724-106 1275 TER-83 TER-83 V 850 EPR-12
3-5/8" 215/216* 315 LOR-82 AS-568-044 B-10724-79 1450 TER-82 TER-82 V 850 n/a
3-13/16" 316 LOR-87 38309-87 B-10724-106 1275 TER-87 TER-87 V 850 EPR-12
3-13/16" 220* 320* LOR-106 38309-106 B-10724-106 1275 TER-106 TER-106 V 675 EPR-12
3-13/16" 522 622 317 LOR-107 38309-107 B-10724-109 1450 TER-107 TER-107 V 775 EPR-13

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3-7/8" 217 LOR-88 AS-568-045 B-10724-89 1450 TER-88 TER-88 V 775 n/a
3-15/16" 217* LOR-89 AS-568-045 B-10724-89 1450 TER-89 TER-89 V 775 n/a
4" 522 622 317 LOR-110 AS-568-155 B-10724-109 1450 TER-110 TER-110 V 775 EPR-13
4" 217 LOR-90 AS-568-045 B-10724-89 1450 TER-90 TER-90 V 775 n/a
4-1/16" 024 524 624 218 318 222 322 LOR-111 38309-111 B-10724-113 1350 TER-111 TER-111 V 750 EPR-14
4-1/8" 024 524 624 218* 318* 222 322 LOR-112 AS-568-156 B-10724-113 1350 TER-112 TER-112 V 750 EPR-14
4-3/16" 024* 524* 624* 218 318 222* 322* LOR-113 AS-568-156 B-10724-113 1350 TER-113 TER-113 V 725 EPR-14
4-1/4" 024 524 624 218 318 222 322 LOR-114 AS-568-156 B-10724-113 1350 TER-114 TER-114 V 725 EPR-14
4-5/16" 026 526 626 220 320 224 324 LOR-115 38309-115 B-10724-117 1300 TER-115 TER-115 V 700 EPR-15
4-7/16" 026* 526* 626* 220 320 224 324 LOR-117 AS-568-157 B-10724-117 1300 TER-117 TER-117 V 700 EPR-15
4-9/16" 220 320 224* 324* LOR-119 38309-119 B-10724-117 1300 TER-119 TER-119 V 675 EPR-15
4-13/16" 028 528 628 222 322 226 326 LOR-120 38309-120 B-10724-122 1150 TER-120 TER-120 V 625 EPR-27
4-15/16" 028* 528* 628* 222 322 226* 326* LOR-122 AS-568-159 B-10724-122 1150 TER-122 TER-122 V 625 EPR-27
5-3/16" 030* 530* 630* 224 324 228 328 LOR-125 AS-568-160 B-10724-125 1075 TER-125 TER-125 V 590 EPR-16
5-5/16" 030 224* 324* 228* 328* LOR-127 38309-127 B-10724-125 1075 TER-127 TER-127 V 575 EPR-16
5-3/8" 30 224 324 228 328 LOR-128 AS-568-161 B-10724-125 1075 TER-128 TER-128 V 575 EPR-16
5-3/4" 226 326 230* 330* LOR-134 AS-568-162 B-10724-134 850 TER-134 TER-134 V 460 EPR-17
5-13/16" 226 326 230 330 LOR-135 38309-135 B-10724-134 850 TER-135 TER-135 V 520 EPR-17
5-7/8" 226* 326* 230 330 LOR-136 AS-568-163 B-10724-134 850 TER-136 TER-136 V 520 EPR-17
5-15/16" 034* 534* 634* 232 332 LOR-140 AS-568-258 B-10724-140 950 TER-140 TER-140 V 520 EPR-18
6" 034 534 634 232 332 LOR-141 AS-568-258 B-10724-140 950 TER-141 TER-141 V 500 EPR-18
6-1/16" 232* 332* LOR-142 38309-142 B-10724-140 950 TER-142 TER-142 V 500 EPR-18
6-3/16" 228 328 LOR-143 AS-568-164 B-10724-144 925 TER-143 TER-143 V 490 n/a
6-1/4" 228* 328* LOR-144 AS-568-164 B-10724-144 925 TER-144 TER-144 V 490 n/a
6-5/16" 228 328 LOR-145 38309-145 B-10724-144 925 TER-145 TER-145 V 490 n/a
6-5/16" 036 536 234 334 LOR-146 38309-146 B-10724-148 875 TER-146 TER-146 V 460 EPR-19

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6-7/16" 036* 536* 234 334* LOR-148 AS-568-260 B-10724-148 875 TER-148 TER-148 V 460 EPR-19
6-9/16" 230 330 LOR-150 38309-150 B-10724-151 850 TER-150 TER-150 V 460 n/a
6-5/8" 230* 330* LOR-151 AS-568-166 B-10724-151 850 TER-151 TER-151 V 460 n/a
6-11/16" 230 330 LOR-152 AS-568-166 B-10724-151 850 TER-152 TER-152 V 460 n/a
6-13/16" 038 538 638 232 332 236 LOR-153 38309-153 B-10724-155 825 TER-153 TER-153 V 440 EPR-20
6-7/8" 038 538 638 232 332 236* LOR-154 AS-568-262 B-10724-155 825 TER-154 TER-154 V 440 EPR-20
6-15/16" 038* 538* 638* 232 332 236 LOR-155 AS-568-262 B-10724-155 825 TER-155 TER-155 V 440 EPR-20
7" 038 538 638 232* 332* 236 LOR-156 AS-568-262 B-10724-155 825 TER-156 TER-156 V 440 EPR-20
7-1/16" 232 332 236 LOR-157 38309-157 B-10724-155 825 TER-157 TER-157 V 440 EPR-20
7-3/16" 040* 540* 640* 238 338 LOR-159 AS-568-263 B-10724-159 800 TER-159 TER-159 V 425 EPR-21
7-1/4" 040 540 640 238* 338* LOR-160 AS-568-263 B-10724-159 800 TER-160 TER-160 V 425 EPR-21
7-7/16" 234* 334* 240 340 LOR-161 AS-568-264 B-10724-161 650 TER-161 TER-161 V 410 EPR-22
7-5/8" 234 334 240* 340* LOR-164 AS-568-265 B-10724-161 650 TER-164 TER-164 V 390 EPR-22
8" 044 544 236 LOR-168 AS-568-266 B-10724-167 725 TER-168 TER-168 V 385 EPR-23
8-7/16" 048 LOR-550 AS-568-268 B-10724-552 680 TER-550 TER-550 V 360 X-5217-4
8-1/2" 048 LOR-551 AS-568-268 B-10724-552 680 TER-551 TER-551 V 360 X-5217-4
8-15/16" 048* LOR-552 AS-568-270 B-10724-552 640 TER-552 TER-552 V 340 X-5217-4
9" 048 LOR-513 AS-568-270 B-10724-552 640 TER-513 TER-513 V 340 X-5217-4
9-7/16" 052* LOR-553 AS-568-272 B-10724-178 600 TER-553 TER-553 V 325 X-5217-2
9-1/2" 052 244 LOR-178 AS-568-272 B-10724-178 600 TER-178 TER-178 V 320 X-5217-2
9-9/16" 244* LOR-179 AS-568-273 B-10724-178 600 TER-179 TER-179 V 315 X-5217-2
9-5/8" 244 LOR-180 AS-568-273 B-10724-178 600 TER-180 TER-180 V 315 X-5217-2
9-11/16" 244 LOR-181 AS-568-273 B-10724-178 600 TER-181 TER-181 V 315 X-5217-2
9-15/16" 056* LOR-607 AS-568-274 B-10724-607 575 TER-607 TER-607 V 310 X-5217-2
10" 56 LOR-568 AS-568-274 B-10724-607 575 TER-568 TER-568 V 305 X-5217-2
10-7/16" 056* LOR-606 AS-568-275 B-10724-606 550 TER-606 TER-606 V 295 X-5217-1
10-1/2" 056 LOR-519 AS-568-275 B-10724-606 550 TER-519 TER-519 V 290 X-5217-1

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Seal Chart for SKF SDAF and SDAFS Split Pillow Block Housings
S-1 S-1 S-2 S-2 S-3 S-3 Triple Ring Seal1 Contact Seals Taconite Seals5 End Plugs

Shaft 500 600 200 300 200 300 Part Designation Contact Seal Limit Seal Seal Limit
Diameter Series Series Series Series Series Series Number for LOR2 P/N3 rpm4 Type Type rpm4
3" 617 LOR-60 AS-568-151 B-10724-184 1950 TER-60 TER-60 V 1050 EPR-10
3-1/16" 618 LER-67 n/a n/a 6 TER-67 TER-67 V 950 EPR-11

3-3/16" 618* 317* LER-69 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-69 TER-69 V 950 EPR-11
3-3/8" 318* LER-72 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-72 TER-72 V 750 EPR-11
3-5/16" 520 620 LER-73 n/a n/a 6 TER-73 TER-73 V 750 EPR-11
3-13/16" 522 622 LER-91 n/a n/a 6 TER-91 TER-91V 775 EPR-13
3-15/16" 522* 622* 317* LER-93 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-93 TER-93 V 775 EPR-13
4" 522 622 LER-94 n/a n/a 6 TER-94 TER-94 V 775 EPR-13
4-1/8" 318* LER-96 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-96 TER-96 V 750 ---
4-1/16" 524 624 LOR-111 38309-111 B-10724-113 1350 TER-111 TER-111 V 725 EPR-14
4-3/16" 524* 624* 222* 322* LOR-113 AS-568-156 B-10724-113 1350 TER-113 TER-113 V 725 EPR-14
4-5/16" 526 626 LOR-115 38309-115 B-10724-117 1300 TER-115 TER-115 V 700 EPR-15
4-9/16" 526 626 LOR-119 38309-119 B-10724-117 1300 TER-119 TER-119 V 700 EPR-15
4-1/2" 220* 320* LER-205 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-205 TER-205 V 675 ---
4-9/16" 528 224* 324* LOR-119 38309-119 B-10724-117 1300 TER-119 TER-119 V 575 EPR-15
4-7/8" 528 222* 322* LOR-121 AS-568-159 B-10724-122 1150 TER-121 TER-121 V 625 ---
5-5/16" 530 630 224* 324* 228* LOR-127 38309-127 B-10724-125 1075 TER-127 TER-127 V 575 ---

6 = Consult SKF Applications Engineering for options
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Seal Chart for SKF SDAF and SDAFS Split Pillow Block Housings
S-1 S-1 S-2 S-2 S-3 S-3 Triple Ring Seal1 Contact Seals Taconite Seals5 End Plugs

Shaft 500 600 200 300 200 300 Part Designation Contact Seal Limit Seal Seal Limit
Diameter Series Series Series Series Series Series Number for LOR2 P/N3 rpm4 Type Type rpm4
5-7/8" 226* 326* LOR-136 AS-568-163 B-10724-130 1050 TER-136 TER-136 V 520 ---
6-1/16" 232* LOR-142 38309-142 B-10724-140 950 TER-142 TER-142 V 435 EPR-18
6-1/4" 228* LOR 144 AS-568-164 B-10724-144 925 TER-144 TER-144 V --- ---
6-5/16" 536 LOR-146 38309-146 B-10724-148 875 TER-146 TER-146 V 475 EPR-19
6-5/8" 230* 330* LOR-151 AS-568-166 B-10724-151 850 TER-151 TER-151 V 460 ---
6-7/8" 336* LER-223 n/a B-9784-130 750 TER-223 TER-223 V 390 EPR-21
7" 232* LOR-156 AS-568-262 B-10724-155 825 TER-156 TER-156 V 435 ---
7" 332* LER-225 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-225 TER-225 V 435 ---
7-3/16" 540* 640* LER-228 n/a B-9784-140 800 TER-228 TER-228 V 425 EPR-22
7-1/4" 238* 338* LER-229 n/a B-9784-141 700 TER-229 TER-229 V 365 EPR-22
7-7/16" 334* LER-230 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-230 TER-230 V 410 ---
7-5/8" 240* LER-233 n/a B-9784-146 650 TER-233 TER-233 V 350 EPR-23
7-13/16" 236* LOR-165 AS-568-266 B-17024-167 725 TER-165 TER-165 V 390 ---
7-13/16" 336* LER-234 n/a B-9784-148 750 TER-234 TER-234 V 390 ---
8-3/8" 238* 338* LER-240 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-240 TER-240 V 365 ---
8-3/4" 240* LER-244 n/a B-9784-159 650 TER-244 TER-244 V 350 ---
9-9/16" 244* LER-248 n/a n/a 6 --- TER-248 TER-248 V 315 ---

6 = Consult SKF Applications Engineering for options
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Seal Chart for SKF SDAF Extended Range Adapter Mount Split Pillow Block Housings5
S-1 S-1 S-1 Triple Ring Seal 1,4 Taconite Seals 2,3 End Plugs
Ring Seal Speed

Shaft Part Limit
Diameter SDAF 23000 SDAF 23100 SDAF 23200 Number Contact Seal “V” Ring seal rpm
"
8-15/16" 3248 KA* ERF-914 TER-914 TER-914 280 X-5217-25
9" 3248 KA ERF-828 TER-828 TER-828 280 X-5217-25
9-7/16" 3152 KA* 3252 KA* ERF-891 TER-891 TER-891 275 X-5217-53
9-1/2" 3152 KA 3252 KA ERF-842 TER-842 TER-842 275 X-5217-53
9-15/16" 3156 KA ERF-845 TER-845 TER-845 270 X-5217-35

10" 3156 KA ERF-820 TER-820 TER-820 270 X-5217-54
10-7/16" 3156 KA* 3256 KA* ERF-973 TER-973 TER-973 260 X-5217-52
10-1/2" 3156 KA 3256 KA ERF-840 TER-840 TER-840 260 X-5217-52
10-15/16" 3060 KA* 3160 KA* ERF-858 TER-858 TER-858 280 X-5217-9
10-15/16" 3260 KA* ERF-1002 TER-1002 TER-1002 270 X-5217-55
11" 3060 KA 3160 KA ERF-825 TER-825 TER-825 275 X-5217-9
11" 3260 KA ERF-1003 TER-1003 TER-1003 270 X-5217-55
11-7/16" 3064 KA* ERF-861 TER-861 TER-861 270 X-5217-16

11-1/2" 3064 KA ERF-832 TER-832 TER-832 265 X-5217-16
11-15/16" 3064 KA* ERF-859 TER-859 TER-859 260 X-5217-3
11-15/16" 3164 KA* 3264 KA* ERF-900 TER-900 TER-900 260 X-5217-43
12" 3064 KA ERF-818 TER-818 TER-818 255 X-5217-3

12-7/16" 3068 KA* ERF-865 TER-865 TER-865 250 X-5217-29
12-7/16" 3168 KA* 3268 KA* ERF-975 TER-975 TER-975 250 ---
12-1/2" 3068 KA ERF-866 TER-866 TER-866 245 X-5217-29
12-15/16" 3072 KA* ERF-869 TER-869 TER-869 240 X-5217-28

13" 3072 KA ERF-846 TER-846 TER-846 235 X-5217-28
13-7/16" 3072 KA* 3172 KA* ERF-872 TER-872 TER-872 230 X-5217-27
13-7/16" 3272 KA* ERF-979 TER-979 TER-979 230 ---
13-1/2" 3072 KA 3172 KA ERF-823 TER-823 TER-823 225 X-5217-27

13-15/16" 3076 KA* 3176 KA* ERF-875 TER-875 TER-875 215 X-5217-12
13-15/16" 3276 KA* ERF-977 TER-977 TER-977 215 ---
14 3076 KA 3176 KA ERF-876 TER-876 TER-876 215 X-5217-12
14-15/16" 3080 KA* ERF-882 TER-882 TER-882 200 ---

14-15/16" 3180 KA* 3280KA* ERF-976 TER-976 TER-976 200 ---
15" 3080 KA* ERF-847 TER-847 TER-847 200 X-5217-21
15-3/4" 3084 KA* ERF-969 TER-969 TER-969 185 X-5217-23
15-3/4" 3184 KA* 3284 KA* ERF-907 TER-907 TER-907 185 X-5217-5
16-1/2" 3088 KA* 3188 KA* 3288 KA* ERF-958 TER-958 TER-958 180 ---
17" 3092 KA* 3192 KA* ERF-838 TER-838 TER-838 175 X-5217-48
18" 3096 KA* 3196 KA* ERF-888 TER-888 TER-888 170 ---
18-1/2" 230/500 KA* ERF-978 TER-978 TER-978 170 ---

19-1/2" 230/530 KA* ERF-926 TER-926 TER-926 165 ---

1 = Speed rating same as bearing speed rating see bearing tables; not all optional shaft diameter ring seals are stocked items
2 = Taconite seals are made to order contact SKF for availability
3 = The SKF preferred Taconite Seal design is a Bolt-on-Taconite Auxiliary Cover
4 = Optional shaft diameters may require special machining so alternate ring seals or end plugs require review prior to ordering
5 = These housings are available in Cast Iron (SDAF), Cast Steel (SDAFS) and Ductile Iron (SDAFD)
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Lubrication
At higher speeds and temperatures, What kind of grease should be used?

Introduction to grease relubrication intervals become For most split pillow block applications, SKF
unacceptably short and oil lubrication is recommends the use of a high quality, NLGI
Lubrication highly recommended. Static oil baths and Grade 1 or 2 consistency, lithium soap based
circulating oil systems can be used with SKF grease with a mineral base oil. Consistency
The information presented in this section is split pillow blocks with little or no modification refers to the stiffness of a grease and is
intended to provide the user with basic and to the blocks. Inlet and drain holes classified according to the National
practical information on the lubrication of split appropriate for most oil lubricated Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) of the
pillow blocks. It does not include theoretical applications are standard on SKF split pillow United States. Higher NLGI numbers
background. As the world leader in rolling blocks, and oil sight glasses and other special correspond to stiffer greases. In slow speed
bearing technology, SKF has extensive fittings can be provided. The level of the oil or low temperature applications, an NLGI 2
information available on the subject of should be at the center of the lowermost ball may channel excessively leaving the bearing
bearing lubrication theory. Some of this or roller when the bearing is stationary. without oil. In these applications, it may be
information can be found in other SKF Refer to the “K” dimension in the housing necessary to use a softer grease, i.e. an
publications including the General Catalog dimension tables. NLGI 1 or 0. Please consult SKF
(4000 US) and the Bearing Installation and Circulating oil should be drained from both Applications Engineering.
Maintenance Guide (140-710). If you have side drains of the pillow block. The drain With respect to bearing lubrication,
questions regarding bearing lubrication not piping must be adequately sized and viscosity is another characteristic of the
addressed here or in these other SKF arranged to allow the free drainage of oil. grease that should be evaluated. Figure 4
publications, please contact SKF Applications Too high of an oil level, or too large of a can be used to determine the necessary
Engineering. quantity of grease can result in high viscosity at the bearing operating
operating temperatures due to churning temperature to prevent metal to metal
of the lubricant. contact at the rolling contact surfaces.
General However, to prevent metal to metal contact at
the sliding contact surfaces, the viscosity at
The primary function of lubrication is to the operating temperature should be at least
prevent damaging metal to metal contact
at the various sliding and rolling contact
Lubrication 21 cSt
(100 SUS) for spherical and toroidal (CARB)
surfaces of the bearing. Metal to metal Grease roller bearings and at least 13 cSt (70 SUS)
contact causes excessive rates of wear and How does grease lubrication work? for ball bearings. Note that the operating
can lead to premature bearing failure. The Most greases consist of a lubricating oil temperature of the bearing is typically 10 to
secondary function of lubrication is to protect (approx. 90%) suspended in a soap base 20°F warmer than the surface of the housing.
the highly finished bearing surfaces from rust (approx. 10%). Although greases with soap bases other
and corrosion. Lubrication can also be used The latter merely acts to keep the oil in than lithium are often successfully used in
to transfer heat from a bearing (circulating suspension. When moving parts of a bearing the lubrication of bearings, it has been the
oil) and provide additional sealing (grease). come in contact with the grease, a small experience of SKF that lithium soaps offer
SKF split pillow block housings are quantity of oil will adhere to the bearing the best combination of high temperature
designed to permit either grease, static oil surfaces. Oil is therefore removed from the stability, resistance to water, and durability in
bath, or circulating oil lubrication of the grease near the rotating parts. The oil that is split pillow block applications. Greases with
bearings inside. Most caps are drilled and picked up by the bearing is gradually broken mineral base oils have long been the
tapped with two holes located at 30° off down by oxidation or lost by evaporation, recommended type although synthetics, such
vertical centerline. The hole over the center centrifugal force, etc. Bleeding of the grease as SHCs (synthetic hydrocarbons), are
of the housing is for the lubrication of should therefore take place to continue to starting to gain favor due to their high
spherical roller bearings which have the W33 supply a small quantity of oil, which is usually temperature performance, i.e. they have
feature (a groove and three holes around the sufficient for satisfactory operation. But, higher oxidation resistance. As a general
outer ring). The second of the two holes is needless to say, the bearing cannot function rule, greases with different soap bases,
used for self-aligning ball bearings, which do properly unless the supply of oil keeps up consistencies, or base oil types should not
not have the W33 feature. The housing with the demand. This process cannot go on be mixed.
bases are equipped with a drain hole on indefinitely. In time, the grease will oxidize or
each side to aid in removing old lubricants or the oil in the grease near the rotating parts How much grease should be used?
serve as an outlet for circulating oil. The may be depleted. For the majority of split pillow applications, at
reservoirs inside the housings are designed installation, the base of the housing should
so that they maintain adequate quantities of When can grease be used? be packed 1/3 to 1/2 full and the bearing
either grease or oil for reliable long-term For normally loaded applications which should be filled with grease by working it in
operation. operate without the effects of outside heat between the rolling elements. As mentioned
At speeds within the bearing grease speed sources and where the bearings do not earlier, too much grease can result in high
rating and operating temperatures which do exceed the grease speed rating, grease operating temperatures due to lubricant
not exceed approximately 180°F, grease is lubrication is most often used. When loads churning. For low speed applications which
the simplest and most reliable form of are heavy, or bearings are subject to external operate in heavily contaminated environment,
lubrication. Grease has the additional heat sources or other extremes in ambient the housing and bearing can be filled 100₀/₀
advantage of affording excellent protection temperature, or speeds exceed the bearing with grease to provide additional sealing
against rust and the intrusion of dirt. grease speed rating, a bearing temperature protection. The low speed should preclude
Application systems for grease are relatively analysis should be conducted to verify that the danger of high operating temperatures.
simple and inexpensive when compared to expected operating temperatures are within For relubrication quantities and intervals,
those for oil. acceptable limits, typically less than 180°F. refer to appropriate following sections.
SKF Applications Engineering can assist with
this analysis.
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Oil How often should the oil be changed? Circulating Oil Systems
The frequency at which the oil must be Pressurized circulating oil, for auxiliary heat
SKF split pillow blocks are suitable for static
changed is mainly dependent on the removal allows higher operation, and
oil bath and circulating oil methods of
operating conditions and on the quantity prolongs the life of the oil where operating
lubrication. Oil is generally used when high
of oil used. conditions are usually severe such as in high
speeds or operating temperatures preclude
Where oil bath lubrication is employed it is temperature applications. Most commercial
the use of grease, when heat must be
normally sufficient to change the oil once a circulating oil systems have components
removed from the bearing, or when
year, provided the bearing temperature does which filter and cool the oil, creating the best
surrounding components are oil lubricated.
not exceed 120° F (50° C) and there is no possible operating condition for the bearing.
contamination. Higher temperatures or more Oil is introduced through one of the inlet
What kind of oil should be used?
arduous running conditions necessitate more holes in the housing cap and drained from
SKF recommends the use of a good quality,
frequent changes, e.g. at a temperature of one or both sides of the base. For spherical
straight mineral oil without additives. The
220° F (110° C) the oil should be changed roller bearings, oil should be put in through
oil should be resistant to oxidation and
every 3 months. For circulating oil systems the center hole in the cap and drained from
gumming and obviously should not cause
the period between complete oil changes is both sides of the base. For ball bearings and
corrosion to any bearing or housing
dependent on how often the oil is circulated toroidal roller (CARB) bearings, oil should be
components. Oils containing additives for the
over a given period of time and whether it is put in through the offset hole in the cap and
improvement of certain lubricant properties
cooled, etc. The most suitable period can drained from the opposite side of the base so
such as extreme pressure behavior, ageing
generally only be determined by trial runs that oil is forced to go through the bearing
resistance, anti-corrosion, etc. are generally
and frequent examination of the oil. The before being outlet. Drains should lead
only used in special cases. Synthetic oils are
same practice also applies to oil jet downward immediately outside of the
generally only considered for bearing
lubrication. housing to prevent accumulation of oil in the
lubrication in extreme cases, e.g. at very low
housing. Horizontal drains must be avoided.
or very high operating temperatures. It
Additional considerations may be
should be remembered Oil Bath necessary when using circulating oil. These
that the lubricant film formation when using A simple oil bath is suitable for low and can include special seals, cross drillings in
a synthetic oil may differ from that of a moderate speed applications. The level of the housing, wet sump requirements, flow
mineral oil having the same viscosity. For the oil should be at about the center of the rates, and enlarging drain hole diameters.
information concerning EP additives (in lowermost ball or roller when the bearing is Please consult SKF Applications Engineering
grease and oil), refer to the General Catalog stationary. The dimension for this is given concerning these issues.
(4000US). in the dimension tables as “K”. For higher
Viscosity is another characteristic that speeds, the level should be slightly lower
should be evaluated. Figure 4 can again be to reduce the effects of lubricant churning;
used to determine the minimum viscosity at about ¹⁄₈" above the corner of the outer ring
the bearing operating temperature to prevent sphere of the bearing. An oil sight glass
metal to metal contact at the rolling contact must be used to monitor the oil level during
surfaces. However, to prevent metal to metal operation. It mounts into one of the drain
contact at the sliding contact surfaces, the holes in the housing base. Additionally, for
viscosity at the operating temperature should higher speeds, SKF can supply special seals
be at least 21 cSt (100 SUS) for spherical and which reduce oil leakage. SKF Applications
toroidal (CARB) roller bearings and at least Engineering can assist with determining the
13 cSt (70 SUS) for ball bearings. Note that best sealing requirements.
the operating temperature of the bearing is The static oil level should be marked on
typically 10 to 20° F warmer than the surface the sight glass at installation and a running
of the housing. level should be marked immediately after
start up. Depending on the type of bearing
and the speed and direction of rotation, the
running level will either rise or fall from the
static level.
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Comparative Advantages of Oil and Grease
Advantage of Grease Protection Against Moisture
1. Maintenance work is ordinarily reduced since there are No rolling bearing lubricant has been developed which will
no oil levels to maintain and addition of new lubricant is completely protect a bearing against moisture. However,
required less frequently. rolling bearings are frequently used with success where
moisture is present. The design of enclosures and
2. Grease in proper quantity is more easily confined to the lubrication systems requires careful consideration.
housing. Design of enclosures can therefore be Selection of the lubricant is important to minimize effects of
simplified. some moisture entry.
3. Freedom from leakage is readily accomplished in food, Compounded oils are more water repellent than straight
textile, chemical industries and where contamination of mineral oils and are, therefore, better able to keep moisture
products must be avoided. from the bearing surfaces. If, however, the oil is permitted to
oxidize, it will be more destructive to the bearing surfaces
4. Grease improves the efficiency of labyrinth enclosures when moisture is present.
and offers better protection for the bearing.
A sodium-base grease will usually form a non-corrosive
5. The friction torque and temperature rise are usually more emulsion when mixed with a limited quantity of water.
favorable. Agitation is necessary to form the emulsion. If water enters
the bearing while there is no agitation from rotation, the
bearing can become corroded. Because of the limited
tolerance to water and the potential damage while static,
Advantages of Oil sodium-base greases are losing favor to the water-repellent
quite-stable lithium-base greases. Of course, the water-
1. Oil is easier to drain and refill. This may be more repellent grease must completely cover the bearing to
desirable for application requiring short lubricating protect it and so, attention must be paid to the static
intervals. condition. Water-repellent grease is useful also in improving
efficiency of labyrinth seals.
2. The correct amount of lubricant is more easily controlled.
3. Oil lends itself more readily to the lubrication of all parts

of a machine.
4. Oil lends itself to applications with higher temperatures.
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Initial Grease Charge for Split Pillow Block Housings

The recommended initial grease
charge (weight) for split pillow block Initial Grease Charge for SAF pillow block assemblies
Table 31A Initial Grease Charge for SAF pillow block assemblies
and bearing assemblies are listed in
the accompanying tables. Values apply for Initial Charge
spherical roller bearings, toroidal roller SAF SAF SAF SAF SAF (oz) (lbs)
(CARB) bearings and self-aligning ball
bearing units. The initial charge is intended 507 2.5
to fill approximately ¹⁄₂ of the free space in 509 3.0
the housing cavities and should be used for 510 4.0
applications operating at slow to moderate 308 4.5
speeds under ²⁄₃ of the grease speed rating 309 609 5.0
shown in the bearing tables. For higher 511 5.0
operating speeds or applications running in 310 610 6.5
clean environments, the recommended initial 513 7.5
grease charge may be reduced by 311 611 8.0
approximately ¹⁄₃ in order to minimize 515 9.0
churning. For operation over the bearing 312 10.0
grease speed ratings or less than 10 RPM, 216 313 516 613 13.0
consult SKF Applications Engineering. 217 517 13.0
At initial assembly of the unit, spherical 314 14.0
roller bearings and self-aligning ball bearings 218 315 518 615 14.0
should be internally packed 100% around the 316 616 16.0
cage and rolling elements. Toroidal roller 317 617 20.0
(CARB) bearings should be filled 220 520 024 21.0
approximately 50% full of grease at 318 618 22.0
installation with that grease being placed 222 522 026 28.0
under the cage totally filling the space 224 320 524 620 028 40.0
between the cage and inner ring. The 226 322 526 622 030 3¹⁄₄
remainder of the grease should be applied to 032 3¹⁄₄
the side cavities in the housing base and the 228 528 034 3¹⁄₄
labyrinth grooves of the ring seals. 230 324 530 624 3³⁄₄
232 326 532 626 036 4¹⁄₄
038 4¹⁄₄
234 328 534 628 040 5¹⁄₄
236 330 536 630 6
238 332 538 632 044 7¹⁄₄
240 334 540 634 048 8¹⁄₂
244 338 544 638 052 11¹⁄₂
340 640 056 15¹⁄₂
349
Lubrication
Initial Grease Charge for SDAF pillow block assemblies (estimate)

Table 31B Initial Grease Charge for SDAF pillow block assemblies
Initial Charge
SDAF SDAF SDAF SDAF (oz) (lbs)
219 316 616 16

220 317 520 617 20
318 618 21
222 319 522 27
224 320 524 620 32
226 322 526 622 44
228 528 44
230 324 530 624 3
232 326 532 626 3³⁄₄
234 328 534 628 4³⁄₄
236 330 536 630 5¹⁄₂
238 332 538 632 6¹⁄₂
240 334 540 634 8
336 636 9
244 338 544 638 10¹⁄₂
340 640 12
Initial31C
Table Grease Charge
Initial Greasefor SAWforpillow
Charge block block
SAW pillow assemblies (estimate)
assemblies
Initial Charge
SAW SAW (oz) (lbs)
220 520 26
222 522 34
224 524 40
226 526 3
228 528 3³⁄₄
230 530 4¹⁄₂
323 532 5¹⁄₂
234 534 6¹⁄₂
236 536 7
238 538 8¹⁄₂
240 540 10
244 544 13¹⁄₄
Initial Grease Charge for SDAF extended range pillow block assemblies
(estimate)
SDAF Extended Range (lbs)
3152 3248 10
3060 3156 3252 15
3064 3160 3256 15
3072 3164 18
3076 3260 20
3168 3264 22
3080 3172 3264 25
3084 3176 21
3088 3180 3268 27
3272 32
3092 3276 32
3096 3184 40
3188 38
30/500 3280 44
30/530 3192 3284 46
3196 3288 47
3292 60
3296 60
Due to the special engineering nature of these housings please consult with SKF Applications Engineering
for custom lubrication recommendations.
350
Shaft Fits / Housing Load Ratings
Shaft Fits for Split Pillow Block Housings

The following chart shows the recommended The values S1, S2, and S3 can be found in
shaft diameter tolerance for split pillow block the Product Tables starting on page 358. The
housings. S1 refers to the shaft diameter for bearing seat diameter should be selected
an adapter mount bearing and S2 & S3 refer from the bearing fit tables in the Bearing
to the shaft diameter under the seal for Installation and Maintenance Guide (SKF
cylindrical mounted bearings. publication # 140-710).
Shaft Tolerance For Split Pillow Block Mountings

Table 37 Shaft Tolerance For Split Pillow Block Mountings (Except Unit Ball and Unit Roller)
For Adapter Mounting For Cylindrical Mounting

Nominal Dia. Dia. Tolerance Limits Dia. Tolerance Limits
Inches Inches Inches
Over Including S-1 S-2 and S-3
0.000 N/A
¹⁄₂ 1
–0.002
0.000 0.000
1 2
–0.003 –0.003
0.000 0.000
2 4
–0.004 –0.003
0.000 0.000
4 6
–0.005 –0.003
0.000 0.000
6 10
–0.006 –0.004
0.000 0.000
10 15
–0.006 –0.005
0.000 0.000
15
–0.006 –0.006
Housing Loads for Split Pillow Blocks

The selection of a rolling bearing pillow block time. To obtain full fatigue resistance of the When the loading acts at an angle
depends not only on determining adequate bolts, care in following recommended torque between 60° and 120°, or in the axial
service life of the bearing for the operating requirements is of particular importance; direction exceeds 25% of the P180 value
conditions of the application, but also on the especially when the assembly is subjected to shown in the tables, it is recommended that
adequacy of the housing to safely the action of cyclic loading and dynamic the housing be doweled to its mounting
accommodate the magnitude and imbalance. surface. Starting dimples are provided on
characteristics of all applied loading. The tabulations on pages 352-356 show the feet of most housings which can be
Split pillow blocks are designed for the approximate safe loading for different drilled for dowel pins. Alternatively, the
predominantly vertical loads directed through directions of load. These guideline limits mounting surface may be provided with
the base. If the load direction is otherwise, have been established using accepted positive stops or “shear blocks” to locate
care must be taken to see that housing engineering practices with consideration the housing in the direction of load.
selected has sufficient strength. It must have given to safety, ultimate tensile strength of The maximum permissible axial loading
an adequate factor of safety against fracture the materials used and working stresses to that can be safely carried by the pillow block
and be properly assembled to carry the reflect a safety factor of 5 against base assembly depends on various considerations
loading involved. fracture, and a minimum factor of 2 against in addition to the operational performance
Proper assembly techniques dictate that cap bolt yield. abilities of the bearing. For a purely axial
the housing cap and base bolts be torqued to force under static or dynamic conditions, the
achieve preload during installation, to avoid permissible load on the pillow block casting
elastic separation of the mating parts under should not exceed 65% of P180. Additionally
load and to resist gradual loosening over for adapter mounted assemblies the axial
load rating to safety prevent slippage on
the shaft can be found in the tables on
page 357.
351
Housing Load Ratings
SAF style cast iron
(values in pounds force)
P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180°
Pillow block housing designation Recommended safe loads Cap bolt information
SAF SAF SAF SAF SAF Style P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180° Cap bolt Torque SAE
(no.) size grade
lbf in ft-lbs
509 A 4760 2850 1730 1530 1830 (2) ⁷⁄₁₆-14 70 8

308 A 7348 4400 2800 2550 3150 (2) ¹₂-13 110 8
510 A 6513 3900 2500 2280 2800 (2) ⁷⁄₁₆-14 70 8
309 609 A 7932 4750 3000 2750 3350 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
511 A 10187 6100 3900 3550 4300 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
310 610 A 8851 5300 3250 2900 3550 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
513 A 11356 6800 4050 3650 4300 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
311 611 A 9770 5850 3650 3350 4000 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
*311 *611 A 8016 4800 3000 2750 3250 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
312 A 11189 6700 4150 3750 4550 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
*312 A 9519 5700 3550 3150 3800 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
515 A 17034 10200 6300 5700 6800 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
*515 A 12274 7350 4550 4150 5000 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
216 313 516 613 A 18704 11200 6800 6000 7100 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*216 *313 *516 *613 A 13610 8150 4900 4400 5200 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
314 A 20875 12500 7800 6950 8500 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*314 A 20875 12500 7800 6950 8500 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
217 517 A 19038 11400 7100 6400 7800 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*217 *517 A 13861 8300 5200 4750 5700 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
218 315 518 615 A 27221 16300 10200 9150 11200 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*218 *315 *518 *615 A 22879 13700 8650 7800 9500 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
316 616 A 19372 11600 7200 6550 7800 (2) ³₄-10 380 8
*316 *616 A 20875 12500 7650 6950 8300 (2) ³₄-10 380 8
317 617 A 21209 12700 8000 7200 8650 (2) ³₄-10 380 8
*317 *617 A 23380 14000 8800 8000 9650 (2) ³₄-10 380 8
220 024 520 A 30561 18300 11400 10400 12500 (2) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
*220 *024 *520 A 26720 16000 10000 9000 11000 (2) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
318 618 A 28891 17300 11000 10000 12200 (2) ³₄-10 380 8
222 026 522 A 33400 20000 12500 11400 13700 (2) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
224 028 320 524 620 A 41750 25000 16300 15000 18300 (2) 1-8 900 8
226 030 322 526 622 A 42585 25500 16600 15300 19000 (2) 1-8 900 8
032 A 42585 25500 16600 15300 19000 (2) 1-8 900 8
228 034 528 A 55945 33500 21200 19300 23200 (2) 1-8 900 8
230 324 530 624 A 51770 31000 19600 18000 21600 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
232 036 326 532 626 A 50935 30500 19300 17600 21200 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
038 A 50935 30500 19300 17600 21200 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
234 040 328 534 628 A 52605 31500 19300 17300 20800 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
236 330 536 630 A 52605 31500 19000 17000 20000 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
238 044 332 538 632 A 65130 39000 24000 21200 25500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
240 048 334 540 634 A 81830 49000 30500 27000 32500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
244 052 338 544 638 A 95190 57000 36000 32500 39000 (4) 1-8 900 8
056 340 640 N 101870 61000 38000 34000 41500 (4) 1¹⁄₂-6 870 2
*When the bearing housing can be supplied with either a two- or four-bolt base, the asterisk indicates allowable loads for the four-bolt base option
352
Housing Loads
SAFS style cast steel
P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180°
SAFS SAFS SAFS SAFS SAFS Style P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180° Cap bolt Torque SAE
(no.) size grade
lbf in ft-lbs
515 L 22378 13400 8300 7500 9000 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8

*515 L 17034 10200 6400 5700 6950 (2) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
216 516 L 31062 18600 11200 10000 11800 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*216 *516 L 31062 18600 11200 10000 11800 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
217 517 L 17702 10600 6550 6000 7200 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*217 *517 L 18704 11200 7100 6400 7650 (2) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
218 518 N 31730 19000 12000 10800 13200 (4) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
*218 *518 N 35404 21200 13400 12200 14600 (4) ¹⁄₂-13 110 8
220 024 520 N 31730 19000 11800 10800 12900 (4) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
*220 *024 *520 N 39412 23600 14600 13200 16000 (4) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
318 618 N 43420 26000 16300 15000 18300 (2) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
222 026 522 N 40080 24000 15000 13400 16300 (4) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
224 028 320 524 620 N 55945 33500 21200 19600 24000 (4) ⁵⁄₈-11 220 8
226 030 322 526 622 N 69305 41500 28000 26500 34000 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
032 N 69305 41500 28000 26500 34000 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
228 528 N 67635 40500 26000 23600 28500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
034 N 67635 40500 26000 23600 28500 (4) ³⁄₄-10 380 8
230 324 530 624 N 88510 53000 33500 30500 36500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
232 036 326 532 626 N 77655 46500 30000 27000 32500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
038 N 77655 46500 30000 27000 32500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
234 040 328 534 628 N 77655 46500 28500 25500 30000 (4) 1-8 900 8
238 330 536 630 L 120240 72000 44000 39000 45500 (2) 1³⁄₈-6 2380 8
238 044 332 538 632 N 93520 56000 34000 30500 36000 (4) 1¹⁄₈-7 1280 8
240 048 334 540 634 N 125250 75000 46500 41500 50000 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 1820 8
244 052 338 544 638 N 155310 93000 58500 53000 64000 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 2380 8
056 340 640 N 150300 90000 56000 50000 60000 (4) 1¹⁄₂-6 3160 8
*When the bearing housing can be supplied with either a two- or four-bolt base, the asterisk indicates allowable loads for the four-bolt base option
SAF A-Style In addition to its superior upward strength, SAF L-style

Taking advantage of technological advances the following features have been added: The SAF L-style is the classic 2-bolt cap
in design and manufacturing the SAF A-style • Pry slots for easier cap removal. All cap design which established the SAF
housing offers a high mechanically efficient bolts supplied of heat treated, high tensile interchange dimensions within the industry.
design having significantly improved upward material for improved strength and
load capacity for greater safety and reliability maximum safety SAF N-style
with a minimum of material weight. Of • large sump design for use with either The SAF N-style is a rugged, 4-bolt cap
modern functional appearance, and a choice grease or oil design available only in the largest SAFS
of 2- or 4-bolt mounting variations, the SAF A • a flat square foot for proper base bolt sizes where the cast-in lifting grips on each
housing interchanges with previous designs seating and proper assembly alignment side of the cap provide ease of handling
and complies with all industry mounting during installation whether manually or with a sling.
dimensions. • cast-in dimples in the base for dowel pin
drilling during field installations
353
Housing Loads
SAW style cast iron
P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180°
Pillow block housing designation Style Recommended safe loads Cap bolt information
SAW P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180° Cap bolt Torque SAE
(no.) size grade
lbf in ft-lbs
520 A 26720 16000 10000 9000 1100 (2) ³⁄₄-10 380 8

526 A 42585 25500 16600 15300 19000 (2) 1-8 900 8
528 N 43420 26000 16600 15000 18300 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 165 2
538 A 65130 39000 24000 21200 25500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
540 A 81830 49000 30500 27000 32500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
544 A 95190 57000 36000 32500 39000 (4) 1-8 900 8
354
Housing Loads
SDAF style cast iron
Housing Loads
SDAFS cast steel
P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180°
SDAF SDAF SDAF SDAF SDAF P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180° Cap bolt Torque SAE
(no.) size grade
lbf in ft-lbs
220 317 520 617 40080 24000 15000 13700 16600 (4) ³⁄₄-10 175 2
318 618 45925 27500 17300 16000 19300 (4) ³⁄₄-10 175 2
222 522 51770 31000 19600 17600 21200 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 165 2
224 320 524 620 54000 36500 23600 21600 26500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 165 2
226 322 526 622 60120 36000 23600 21600 27000 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 165 2
230 324 530 624 85170 51000 32000 29000 35500 (4) 1¹⁄₈-7 350 2
232 326 532 626 83500 50000 31500 28500 34500 (4) 1¹⁄₈-7 350 2
236 330 536 630 90180 54000 32500 29000 34500 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 500 2
238 332 538 632 127755 76500 47500 43000 52000 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 500 2
240 334 540 634 150300 90000 56000 50000 60000 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 500 2
336 636 141950 85000 53000 48000 57000 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 660 2
244 338 544 638 152805 91500 57000 52000 63000 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 660 2
340 640 144455 86500 54000 49000 58500 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 660 2
*NOTE: A higher safe load may be achieved by using high-tensile cap bolts of SAE Grade 5 or higher. Consult SKF for this variation.
SDAF SDAF SDAF SDAF SDAF P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180° Cap bolt Torque SAE
58 58 58 58 58 (no.) size grade
lbf in ft-lbs
222 522 81830 49000 30500 27500 33500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
224 320 524 620 95190 57000 36500 33500 41500 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
226 322 526 622 88510 53000 34500 32000 40000 (4) ⁷⁄₈-9 600 8
232 326 532 626 130260 78000 49000 44000 54000 (4) 1¹⁄₈-7 1280 8
236 330 536 630 141950 85000 51000 45500 54000 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 1820 8
238 332 538 632 203740 122000 75000 68000 81500 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 1820 8
240 334 540 634 238810 143000 88000 80000 95000 (4) 1¹⁄₄-7 1820 8
336 636 228790 137000 85000 76500 91500 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 2380 8
244 338 544 638 250500 150000 95000 85000 102000 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 2380 8
340 640 228790 137000 85000 76500 93000 (4) 1³⁄₈-6 2380 8
355
Housing Loads
SDAFS cast steel
P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180°
Pillow block designation Recommended safe loads (class 40 cast iron) Cap bolt information
SDAF SDAF SDAF P 60° P 90° P 120° P 150° P 180° P axial Cap bolt Torque SAE
(no.) size grade
lbf in ft-lbs
3152 3248 294000 176000 110000 98000 118000 76500 (4) 1¹⁄₂-6 1950 5
3060 3156 3252 408000 245000 156000 143000 176000 114000 (4) 1¹⁄₂-6 1950 5
3064 3160 3256
3072 3164 3260 442000 265000 170000 153000 186000 120000 (4) 1³⁄₄-5 2280 5
3076
3168 3264 517000 310000 200000 186000 228000 148000 (4) 1⁷⁄₈-5 2860 5
3080 3172 3268 650000 390000 245000 224000 275000 180000 (4) 1³⁄₄-5 2280 5
3084 3176
3088 3180 3272 717000 430000 275000 250000 305000 198000 (4) 1⁷⁄₈-5 2860 5
3092 3276
3096 3184 3280 1050000 630000 405000 375000 465000 302000 (4) 2-4¹⁄₂ 3440 5
30/500 3188
30/530 3192 3284 900000 540000 345000 320000 400000 260000 (4) 2¹⁄₄-4¹⁄₂ 5030 5
3196 3288
SDAF Extended Range Pillow blocks are The tabulation above shows the When the application loading acts at an
designed to predominantly support vertical recommended safe loads for Extended angle between 60° and 120°, or in the axial
loads directly through the housing base. In Range housing for nominal directions of direction exceeds 25% of the P180 value
this general direction the permissible load loading. These guidelines refer to Class 40 shown in the table, it is recommended that
carrying ability of the pillow block assembly is cast iron material and have been established the housing be doweled to its mounting
dependent solely by the bearing. The using accepted engineering practices with surface. Alternatively, the mounting surface
standard engineering material for all full consideration given to safety, the ultimate may be provided with positive stops or “shear
Extended Range housings is Class 40 Cast tensile strength of the material, and working blocks” to locate the housing in the direction
Iron to ASTM A48B which provides high load stresses to reflect a safety factor of 5 for the of load. It is recommended that SKF
capability at an economical cost for most pillow block casting, and a minimum factor of Applications Engineering be contacted for
heavy industrial applications. However if the 2 on the cap bolts. complete review of load carrying abilities and
load direction is not perpendicular to the To determine the improved loading mounting requirements.
base, engineering care should be taken to capabilities with alternate materials, the
assure that the housing selection, which values in the tabulation may be multiplied by
includes the choice of material, will provide the factor 1.2 for cast steel, or the factor 1.5
adequate strength to assure factor of safety for ductile iron. All cast steel and ductile iron
against fracture or yield. For these custom assemblies are additionally equipped with
assemblies, SKF offers alternate cast steel SAE Grade 8 cap bolts to fully accommodate
and ductile iron materials for improved these higher load carrying potentials.
impact resistance and strength.
356
Permissible axial load rating for adapter mounted pillow blocks
The full axial load carrying ability of an

adapter mounted pillow block assembly is
dependent upon the friction fit between the
adapter sleeve and the shaft. Provided that
the bearing is properly mounted in accor-
dance with the SKF approved mounting
method, the permissible axial holding power
for adapter mountings are shown in the table
below.
Shaft Bearing Safe Axial Load1)

dia. size2)
S-1 SAF 15 SAF 225 SAW 235 SAF 16 SAF 226 SAF 230 SDAF Extended Range
SDAF 225 SDAF 226 230 231 232
in lbf
1⁷⁄₁₆ 09 570 695 765 1100

1¹¹⁄₁₆ 10 670 780 915 1340
1¹⁵⁄₁₆ 11 780 930 1080 1560
2³⁄₁₆ 13 1000 1370 1460 2120
2⁷⁄₁₆ 15 1270 1560 1860 2800
2¹¹⁄₁₆ 16 1400 1760 2120 3150
2¹⁵⁄₁₆ 17 1600 2080 2360 3450
3³⁄₁₆ 18 2450 2600 3900
3⁷⁄₁₆ 20 3100 4070 3150 4900
3¹⁵⁄₁₆ 22 3900 5180 3750 6000
4³⁄₁₆ 24 4650 6150 6950 3750
4⁷⁄₁₆ 26 5600 7010 8150 4550
4¹⁵⁄₁₆ 28 6400 8310 9650 5000
5³⁄₁₆ 30 7350 9710 11000 5700
5⁷⁄₁₆ 32 8650 11200 12200 6400
5¹⁵⁄₁₆ 34 9800 12600 13700 7650
6⁷⁄₁₆ 36 10400 13600 15300 9000
6¹⁵⁄₁₆ 38 11800 15400 17000 9650
7³⁄₁₆ 40 13200 17300 18600 11000
7¹⁵⁄₁₆ 44 16000 21400 13400
8¹⁵⁄₁₆ 48 15000 26000
9⁷⁄₁₆ 52 18300 25000 30500
10⁷⁄₁₆ 56 20000 27500 33000
10¹⁵⁄₁₆ 60 24000 32000 39000
11¹⁵⁄₁₆ 64 26000 38000 45000
12⁷⁄₁₆ 68 30500 43500 51000
13⁷⁄₁₆ 72 32500 46500 56000
13¹⁵⁄₁₆ 76 34500 49500 61500
15 80 40000 54000 69000
15³⁄₄ 84 42500 63000 77000
16¹⁄₂ 88 46500 67000 83000
17 92 50500 74500
18 96 53000 80000
18¹⁄₂ /500 56000
19¹⁄₂ /530 66000
Applies for both cast iron and cast steel housings

1)
Last two figures in bearing designation

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Nomenclature

Split Pillow Blocks

1. Prefix: 4. Housing Designation:

2. Material: C26(000 C23(00)K Adapter

D Ductile Iron 5. Suffix:

TV Taconite V-ring seal

TA or TVA Taconite seal with button head grease fitting

TB or TVB Taconite seal with giant button head grease fitting

Y One end closed (i.e.,supplied with end plug)

/ V Z### Special feature / modification

-## Special feature / modification

TLC PosiTrac Plus TM

Correct names for pillow block parts

Mounting Bolt Holes

Grease Fitting(s) for Taconite seal

Circulating oil / grease

Base to center height

Pillow Block Base

Multiple bearing types and series accommodate a variety of applications.

n = 3000 rpm n = 4000 rpm n = 3000 rpm

Standard split pillow block assortment

SAF SAFS SDAF

Special application solutions

TY-RPA TFT SAW

Standard seals for split pillow blocks

PosiTrac Seal PosiTrac Plus Seal Standard LER Seal

Standard seals for split pillow blocks

Taconite TER Seal Taconite TER V Ring Seal

Taconite TER seal Taconite-TER-V ring seal

PosiTrac seals for split pillow blocks

Easy installation for both purgeable and non-purgeable systems

Inside Housing Wall Inside Housing Wall

Grease purgeable set-up Non-Grease purgeable set-up

Seal selection for SAF and SAFS housings

Labyrinth PositracTM PositracTM Plus Contact SKF Taconite End Plug

Speed 2 same as bearing same as bearing limited limited limited limited –

Misalignment 3 some some limited limited extremely extremely –

Grease Purgeable yes yes yes yes yes yes –

Wet / Moisture no no yes yes yes yes yes

Chemical some some limited limited limited limited limited

Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

3-1/16" 618 LER-67 n/a n/a 6 TER-67 TER-67 V 950 EPR-11

* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

Ring Seal O-Ring Speed Contact "V" Ring Speed

* = Standard shaft diameter, all others are optional shaft diameters

Ring Seal Speed

9-15/16" 3156 KA ERF-845 TER-845 TER-845 270 X-5217-35

11-7/16" 3064 KA* ERF-861 TER-861 TER-861 270 X-5217-16

12" 3064 KA ERF-818 TER-818 TER-818 255 X-5217-3

12-15/16" 3072 KA* ERF-869 TER-869 TER-869 240 X-5217-28

13-1/2" 3072 KA 3172 KA ERF-823 TER-823 TER-823 225 X-5217-27