What shaft diameter is this pillow block suitable for?

The SKF SYF 40 FM is designed for shafts with a 40 mm diameter.

How is the bearing secured to the shaft?

You lock the bearing onto the shaft using an eccentric locking collar, ideal for single-direction rotation.

What material is the housing made of?

The short-base housing is made of sturdy cast iron.

Is this ball bearing unit ready to mount?

Yes, it comes fully assembled, pre-lubricated, and sealed for immediate installation.

Can this pillow block bearing be relubricated?

Yes, the housing includes a grease fitting for straightforward relubrication.

SKF SYF 40 FM ball bearing unit 40 mm

Supplier number: SKF SYF 40 FM | EAN 7316570416299

Recommended Retail Price €213.82

105.80 tax incl.

€87.44 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

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Reliable shaft support with the Skf unit

Practical benefits

Fast and secure mounting: You lock the unit securely onto the shaft using the eccentric collar for applications with a constant rotational direction.
Compact cast iron housing: The short-base cast iron design allows you to install sturdy shaft support in confined machinery spaces.
Sealed and prelubricated bearing: Factory grease and integrated seals protect the internal ball track against contamination, keeping your drive running smoothly.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Skf syf 40 fm pillow block unit, you quickly and reliably install sturdy shaft support in machinery with limited mounting space. Thanks to the robust cast iron housing with a short base, this ball bearing unit fits easily onto compact mounting surfaces in production lines or agricultural equipment. You lock the bearing securely onto 40 mm shafts using the practical eccentric locking collar, making it ideal for single-direction rotation. The steel ball bearing comes ready to mount, fully pre-lubricated and sealed to protect against contamination. Thanks to the integrated grease fitting, you can easily relubricate the housing to ensure continuous, dependable operation for your drive system.

Product information FAQ

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Key features according to our expert

Shaft diameter: 40 mm
Bore type: Cylindrical
Material (bearing housing): Cast iron
Material (bearing): Steel

Product description

Short base pillow (plummer) block ball bearing units consist of an insert bearing mounted in a cast iron housing that can be bolted to a support surface. This variant is intended for use in applications where the direction of rotation is constant. It has a narrow inner ring and is locked onto the shaft by an eccentric locking collar, making it easy to mount.

Strong
Narrow design
Ready to mount
Lubricated and sealed bearing
Designed for rotation in one direction
Accommodate static initial misalignment

Documents

⤓ Technical data sheet PDF

All Features

Shaft diameter: 40 mm
Bore type: Cylindrical
Material (bearing housing): Cast iron
Material (bearing): Steel
Housing type: Pillow block
Lubricant: Grease
Rubber seating ring: Without
Sealing type: Contact, standard
Sealing, bearing: Seal on both sides
Material, bearing: Bearing steel
Application: For material handling applications
Set screw: M10x1
Number of bolt holes for fasteners: 2
Hexagonal key size for set screw: 5
Tightening torque, set screw: 16.5
Centre height (pillow block): 49.2
Grease fitting: With
Material, housing: Cast iron
Note: Limiting speed with shaft tolerance h6
Bearing width, total: 43.2
Basic static load rating: 19
Basic dynamic load rating: 30.7
Coating: Without
Housing overall width: 48
Retaining feature, inner ring: Eccentric collar
Relubrication hole: With
Fastening bolt hole type: Threaded
Limiting speed: 4800
Sealing, unit: Without
Centre distance between bolt holes: 88.9
Attachment thread diameter: M12

Brand SKF
01191076
EAN 7316570416299
Supplier number SKF SYF 40 FM

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What shaft diameter is this pillow block suitable for?: The SKF SYF 40 FM is designed for shafts with a 40 mm diameter.
How is the bearing secured to the shaft?: You lock the bearing onto the shaft using an eccentric locking collar, ideal for single-direction rotation.
What material is the housing made of?: The short-base housing is made of sturdy cast iron.
Is this ball bearing unit ready to mount?: Yes, it comes fully assembled, pre-lubricated, and sealed for immediate installation.
Can this pillow block bearing be relubricated?: Yes, the housing includes a grease fitting for straightforward relubrication.