Browning VPS-216 Pillow Block Ball Bearing Unit

The Browning VPS-216 Pillow Block Ball Bearing Unit is a 1-inch bore, two-bolt base housing designed for fixed (non-expansion) operation in standard-duty service. The cast-iron housing provides rigid support for a Browning 1" bore ball bearing, with the inner races typically constructed from 52100 bearing steel and finished with a black-oxide inner surface, while a setscrew lock secures the shaft for precise, slip-free operation. As a pillow block unit, it mounts to flat surfaces using two mounting bolts, enabling quick bearing cartridge replacement and straightforward alignment of the shaft axis. The VPS-216 configuration is commonly used in conveyors, material-handling lines, packaging equipment, and general industrial machinery where dependable shaft support and easy maintenance are essential. This standard-duty design emphasizes simplicity and durability, delivering long service life under normal operating conditions when properly aligned and lubricated.