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UCP · UCF · UCFL · UCT · UCPA Series

Pillow Block Bearings
UCP, UCF, UCFL and UCT Mounted Units

Send us the shaft size and we will match the unit — UCP, UCF, UCFL, UCPA or UCT — and confirm stock the same day. We hold mounted units for shafts from 15 mm to 100 mm in cast iron, pressed steel, stainless steel and thermoplastic housings, all genuine SKF, FAG and NTN. A pillow block bearing is a self-contained unit: insert bearing and matched housing together, mounted so the shaft runs parallel to the surface it bolts to.

29+ YearsIndustry Experience
500+Pillow Block SKUs
15–100mmShaft Diameter Range
SKF / FAG / NTNGenuine Brands
Pillow Block Bearing Supplier in India

How to Choose the Right Pillow Block Bearing

Pragati Enterprises is a trusted pillow block bearing supplier in India, serving maintenance teams, OEMs, and procurement departments with a complete range of mounted bearing units built for reliability, easy installation, and long service life. Selecting the right pillow block bearing isn't just about matching a shaft size — it's about choosing the correct housing material, load rating, and sealing type for your specific operating environment, and that's where our technical experience makes the real difference.

Our inventory covers everything from standard cast iron units for general industrial use to heavy duty pillow block bearings engineered for continuous, high-load operation in cement plants, steel mills, and mining facilities. Every mounted bearing unit we supply — whether it's a two-bolt UCP series or a four-bolt UCF flange unit — is genuine SKF, FAG, or NTN product, sourced through official channels for channels with full traceability, not grey-market substitutes that fail early and cost you unplanned downtime.

With since 1997 of experience and a Mumbai-based warehouse stocked with 500+ pillow block SKUs, we dispatch orders across India — with GST-compliant invoicing and free technical support to help you select the correct series and pillow block bearing housing before you buy.

Cast Iron HousingThermoplastic HousingSet-Screw or Adapter FixingRelubricable Seals
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Overview & Function

Pillow Block Bearing - Overview & Function

A pillow block bearing is a self-contained unit that combines an insert bearing with a matched housing, designed to support a rotating shaft at a fixed mounting point. The spherical outer surface of the insert bearing allows for slight angular misalignment, which makes installation faster and more forgiving than standalone bearings.

This design is why pillow block bearings are widely used in conveyor systems, fans, blowers, agricultural equipment, and material handling machinery - anywhere a shaft needs stable, low-maintenance support across a structure.

  • Self-contained unit — insert bearing pre-fitted into a matched housing
  • Spherical outer race tolerates slight shaft misalignment
  • Faster, more forgiving installation than standalone bearings
  • Common in conveyors, fans, blowers, agri & material handling lines

Pillow Block vs Plummer Block

Pillow Block (UCP) — one-piece housing with the insert bearing already fitted. Fast to install, suits most standard duty applications.

Plummer Block (SNL) — two-piece split housing for heavier duty. The cap lifts off so the bearing goes in without moving the shaft.

SNL plummer blocks & adapter sleeves →
Housing Options

Pillow Block Bearing Housing Options

The pillow block bearing housing determines how the unit mounts, how much load it can carry, and how well it resists environmental wear. We supply multiple housing types to match different industrial requirements.

Cast Iron Housing

Rugged, high load-bearing capacity, suited for heavy industrial use.

Pressed Steel Housing

Lighter applications with moderate load requirements.

Stainless Steel Housing

Corrosion resistance for washdown and humid environments.

Thermoplastic Housing

FDA-compliant, used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production lines.

Each type is available with set-screw, eccentric collar, or adapter-sleeve locking, depending on your shaft size and application.

Heavy Duty Range

Heavy Duty Pillow Block Bearings for Industrial Loads

For applications involving high radial loads, shock loads, or continuous heavy-duty operation, we supply units built with reinforced cast-iron housings and precision-ground insert bearings — where standard units would wear out quickly under sustained stress.

Built For
Cement Plants Steel Mills Sugar Mills Mining Operations
Reinforced Housing
Cast-iron, built for shock loads
Precision-Ground Inserts
For continuous heavy-duty operation
15mm – 100mm Shaft Range
Larger bores via split-housing SNL units
Mounted Bearing Units

Mounted Bearing Units We Supply

As a full-range mounted bearing unit supplier, we stock the complete UC insert series across multiple housing configurations.

UCP Series — Two-Bolt Pillow Block

Two-bolt pillow block, the most widely used configuration for horizontal shaft support.

  • Cast iron housing, setscrew locking
  • Self-aligning insert bearing
  • Regreasable seals standard
  • SKF: UCP205–UCP215; FAG: UC P205–215

UCF Series — Four-Bolt Flange

Four-bolt flange unit for wall or vertical surface mounting, offering higher rigidity.

  • Four mounting holes, square or round flange
  • Higher rigidity than UCP for vibration applications
  • Cast iron or pressed steel housing options
  • Popular in conveyor supports and fan housings

UCFL Series — Two-Bolt Flanged

Two-bolt oval flange, suited for lighter vertical mounting.

  • Oval two-bolt flange design
  • Suitable for vertical surface mounting
  • Same insert bearing as UCP series
  • Common in fan and blower applications

UCPA / UCT Take-Up Units

Adjustable units for conveyor belt and chain tensioning.

  • Adjustable slide rail design
  • Used for belt and chain tensioning
  • Common in conveyor drives and dryers
  • Lock bolt for position security after adjustment

Every unit comes with a matched insert bearing, sealed for contamination resistance and pre-lubricated for extended service intervals.

Specifications

Pillow Block Bearing Specifications

ParameterDetails
Bearing SeriesUCP, UCF, UCFL, UCPA, UCT
Bore Size Range15mm – 100mm (standard); larger sizes available in SNL split-housing series
Housing MaterialCast Iron, Pressed Steel, Stainless Steel, Thermoplastic
Locking TypeSet-screw, Eccentric Collar, Adapter Sleeve
Seal TypeStandard rubber seal, Triple-lip seal, Labyrinth seal (for dusty/wet environments)
Load TypeRadial load; select heavy duty series for combined radial + shock load
LubricationPre-lubricated with grease nipple for re-lubrication
Operating Temperature-20°C to +120°C (standard grease); higher range available on request
Brands AvailableSKF, FAG, NTN
Mounting OrientationHorizontal (UCP), Vertical/Wall (UCF, UCFL), Adjustable (UCPA/UCT)
Size Reference

Pillow Block Bearing Sizes — UCP Series Shaft Chart

In the UCP, UCF and UCFL series the last two digits give the shaft diameter: multiply by five for sizes 204 and above. UCP 205 takes a 25 mm shaft, UCP 210 takes 50 mm.

DesignationShaft diameterTypical use
UCP 20420 mmSmall conveyors, fans, agricultural drives
UCP 20525 mmConveyor idlers, packaging machinery
UCP 20630 mmTextile machinery, material handling
UCP 20735 mmBelt conveyors, blowers
UCP 20840 mmHeavier conveyor drives, mixers
UCP 20945 mmSugar and cement plant conveyors
UCP 21050 mmBucket elevators, crushers
UCP 21155 mmHeavy conveyor head shafts
UCP 21260 mmMill and process drives
UCP 21365 mmHeavy material handling
UCP 21575 mmLarge drive shafts
UCP 21785 mmHeavy industrial shafting

The same shaft sizes are available in UCF four-bolt flange, UCFL two-bolt flange and UCT take-up housings. Send us the designation or just the shaft diameter and we will confirm what is on the shelf.

Selection Guide

Set Screw, Eccentric Collar or Adapter Sleeve?

How the insert grips the shaft matters as much as the housing you bolt down. Three methods cover almost every application.

Set screw

Two grub screws at 120 degrees. The simplest and by far the most common arrangement, and standard on UCP units. Suits drives that turn one way under steady load.

Eccentric collar

A cam-action collar that tightens further as the shaft turns. The better choice where the drive reverses, or where vibration would slowly back a grub screw out.

Adapter sleeve

A tapered sleeve drawn up with a locknut. It grips hardest and spreads the load around the full shaft, which is why larger split housings use it as standard.

A rule of thumb from the counter: if the drive reverses, or the shaft sees shock loading, a set screw will work loose sooner or later. Specify an eccentric collar or an adapter sleeve instead and you will not see it again.

Photo Gallery

Product Gallery

Actual product photographs from our stocked brands and inventory.

Applications

Pillow Block Applications Across Industry

Conveyor Systems

UCP and UCF units for head, tail, and intermediate shaft support on belt conveyors in material handling.

Textile Machinery

UCFL and UCF units for loom shafts, draw frame rollers, and spinning machine frames across the textile sector.

Food & Packaging

Thermoplastic and stainless pillow block units meeting hygiene standards for food production lines and packaging equipment.

Agricultural Equipment

UCP series units for combine harvesters, threshers, seed drills, and other agricultural machinery requiring low-maintenance shaft support.

Brands We Deal In

Pillow Block Bearing Brands & Trusted Makes

We supply genuine pillow block bearings from the world's leading manufacturers — with full traceability and warranty.

SKF Pillow Block Bearings supplier India
FAG Pillow Block Bearings supplier India
NTN Pillow Block Bearings supplier India
Why Pragati

Why Buy Pillow Block Bearings From Pragati Enterprises

Most pillow block units sold in India are locally made. We import branded stock and sell it as what it is.

Importer, not a reseller

Units come in through official channels and reach you in original manufacturer packaging, with sourcing you can trace.

Genuine SKF, FAG and NTN

No local-make substitution. If you want a lower-cost alternative for a non-critical position, we will quote it separately and tell you which it is.

Stocked in Mumbai

Walk in and collect at Nagdevi Street, or have it dispatched anywhere in India within 24 hours of order confirmation.

Free sizing support

Send a shaft size, an old part number or a photograph of the worn unit and we will work out the right designation for you.

GST invoicing with HSN codes

Clean paperwork that passes procurement and audit without follow-up questions.

Trading since 1997

Nearly three decades in the Mumbai bearing market, run from the same address on Nagdevi Street.

Customer Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by maintenance engineers, procurement teams, and OEM manufacturers across India since 1997.

We've been sourcing pillow block bearings from Pragati Enterprises for our conveyor system maintenance for over 3 years now. What stands out is their stock availability — we rarely have to wait more than a day for dispatch. The heavy duty pillow block bearing units we ordered last year are still running smoothly on our 24/7 shift line, even under continuous load.
RK
Rajesh KulkarniPlant Maintenance Head, Pune
Good stock availability and genuine SKF products, which matters a lot to us since we've been burned by counterfeit parts before from other vendors. We ordered a batch of mounted bearing units for our packaging line, and their technical team actually helped us pick the correct housing type based on our shaft dimensions instead of just pushing whatever was in stock.
AS
Anitha SureshProcurement Manager
Reliable pillow block bearing supplier in India — that's genuinely rare to find with consistent quality across repeat orders. We deal with high-load requirements in our steel processing unit, and their heavy duty range has held up well under shock loads that would wear out standard bearings within months.
MP
Manoj PillaiOperations Engineer, Coimbatore
Certifications & Quality

Quality You Can Trust on Every Pillow Block Bearings Order

Quality Inspection

Every consignment checked for markings, packing & authenticity.

Genuine Products

100% original — original packaging and manufacturer traceability.

Manufacturer Warranty

Full brand warranty against manufacturing defects.

Trusted Brands

Genuine stock of SKF, FAG, NTN, NSK, KOYO, TIMKEN & NACHI.

FAQ

Pillow Block Bearing FAQs

What is a pillow block bearing used for?
A pillow block bearing supports a rotating shaft that runs parallel to the mounting surface. It's commonly used in conveyors, fans, agricultural machinery, and material handling systems.
What makes a heavy duty pillow block bearing different from a standard one?
Heavy duty pillow block bearings use reinforced housings and higher-capacity insert bearings, designed for continuous operation under high radial loads and shock conditions — typically found in cement, steel, and mining industries.
Do you supply pillow block bearing housing separately from the insert bearing?
Yes, housings and insert bearings can be supplied separately or as a complete mounted bearing unit, depending on your maintenance requirement.
Which pillow block bearing size do I need for my shaft?
Match the shaft diameter to the designation — UCP 205 for a 25 mm shaft, UCP 208 for 40 mm, and so on. If you still have the old unit, send us a photograph of the marking and we will identify the equivalent. If the marking has worn off, measure the shaft and tell us which housing type you need.
Which brands of mounted bearing units do you supply?
We supply genuine SKF, FAG, and NTN mounted bearing units, along with other trusted brands, all sourced through official channels for channels.
What sizes of pillow block bearings are available?
Our standard range covers shaft sizes from 15mm to 100mm, with larger split-housing units available for bore sizes beyond that, depending on the series required.
How do I choose between a UCP, UCF, and UCFL mounted bearing unit?
UCP units are two-bolt pillow blocks for horizontal shaft mounting, UCF units are four-bolt flange units for vertical or wall mounting with higher rigidity, and UCFL units are lighter two-bolt oval flange units for less demanding vertical setups. Our team can help you pick the right one based on your load and mounting surface.
How do I select the right pillow block bearing housing for my application?
The right housing depends on load capacity, mounting orientation, and operating environment. Cast iron works best for heavy industrial loads, while corrosion-resistant options suit humid or washdown areas. Share your application details and our team will recommend the right fit.
How long does delivery take for pillow block bearings ordered from Mumbai?
Dispatch is typically same-day to next-day from our Mumbai warehouse for in-stock items, with delivery timelines to other cities depending on courier transit time.
Do pillow block bearings come pre-lubricated?
Yes, our mounted bearing units are sealed for contamination resistance and pre-lubricated at the time of supply, reducing initial maintenance requirements after installation.

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Head Office

21, J.K. Chamber, 77/83, Nagdevi Street,
Masjid Bunder (W), Mumbai - 400003

Call Us

+91 98205 61600
Mon – Sat • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Email Us

sales@pragatienterprises.net
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GST Number

27AYBPS7246R1ZI
Proprietor: Mr. Jay Shah • Est. 1997

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