Browning VPLS-224 Pillow Block Bearing

The Browning VPLS-224 is a two-bolt base pillow block bearing housing designed for a 1-1/2 in bore. It features a cast iron housing in a standard-duty, non-expansion (fixed) configuration for reliable shaft support. The unit is a pillow block ball bearing unit with a 2-bolt base, intended for mounting on a flat surface. Dimensions include a 7-1/8 in overall length, 3-15/16 in overall height, a base-to-center height of 1-15/16 in, and mounting holes spaced 5-3/8 in apart. The bearing assembly provides a static load rating of 4,467 lb and a dynamic rating of 7,340 lb, making it suitable for mid-load shaft drives in industrial equipment. The VPLS-224 designation identifies this 1-1/2 in bore variant within Browning’s pillow block family, offering a durable, fixed bearing housing for dependable belt-drive and other shaft-driven applications.