Pillow Blocks and Unit Bearings
Mounted bearing units combining housing and insert for conveyors, fans, pumps and general industrial machinery.
Mounted bearing concept
Unit bearings integrate a self-aligning bearing insert with a cast iron or steel plate housing. Pillow blocks (UCP), flange units (UCF, UCFL, UCFC), take-up units (UCT) and bearing inserts (UC) are common JIS-pattern designations used across multiple manufacturers.
Golden Bearing Company publishes governed Dodge Industrial dimensional data for 84 setscrew mounted-bearing models across six families. Selection involves shaft diameter, housing style, locking method, seal type and mounting configuration.
Dimensional interchange research
Engineers often search for NTN, SKF, FAG or NSK units using the same UCP/UCF/UC designation pattern. Similar model numbers may indicate related dimensional interchangeability, but load ratings, sealing, locking and materials must be verified before substitution. Golden Bearing Company does not claim OEM equivalence without evidence.
Common Dodge mounted unit types
| UCP pillow block | Base-mounted housing with two bolt slots -- common on conveyors. |
|---|---|
| UCF square flange | Four-bolt square flange for face mounting on machine structures. |
| UCFL two-bolt flange | Compact two-bolt flange housing for lighter-duty mounting. |
| UCFC cartridge flange | Round piloted cartridge flange housing with four-bolt mounting. |
| UCT take-up | Take-up housing for belt tensioning and adjustable shaft positions. |
| UC insert | Replacement wide-inner-ring insert for compatible housings. |
Governed Dodge mounted-bearing families
84 verified models across six setscrew families. Select a family for model-level dimensional data.
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