The Timken Company RTU11116 Ball Bearing Takeup Unit

Description:

The Timken RTU1 11/16 take-up ball bearing unit is used to support rotating shafts while allowing shaft adjustment for belt and chain tensioning in industrial power transmission systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, material handling equipment, agricultural machinery, packaging equipment, and other industrial applications requiring adjustable shaft positioning. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this take-up unit for replacement, repair, retrofit, and equipment overhaul to maintain proper belt tension and ensure reliable shaft support.

Applications:

The Timken RTU1 11/16 is a Fafnir® take-up mounted ball bearing unit featuring an eccentric locking collar and a wide inner ring bearing for secure shaft retention and easy adjustment within a take-up frame. Its factory-prelubricated, relubricatable design makes it well suited for conveyors, bulk material handling systems, agricultural equipment, food processing machinery, and general industrial applications where reliable shaft alignment and tension adjustment are required.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Timken
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): RTU1 11/16 (RTU11116)
• Product Type: Take-up ball bearing unit
• Series: Fafnir® RTU Industrial Series
• Bearing Type: Mounted ball bearing unit
• Housing Construction: Take-up
• Shaft Size: 1-11/16 in (42.9 mm)
• Bearing Number: G1111KRRB
• Locking Style: Eccentric locking collar
• Seal Type: Shroud seal
• Housing Width: 2.563 in (65.1 mm)
• Total Length: 5.567 in (141.4 mm)
• Total Height: 4.748 in (120.6 mm)
• Dynamic Load Rating: 8,160 lbf (36,300 N)
• Static Load Rating: 4,600 lbf (20,500 N)
• Lubrication: Factory prelubricated, relubricatable grease fitting provided
• Weight: 6.97 lb (3.16 kg)

Common Replacements:

• Timken RTU1 11/16 NT
• Timken TU frame with RTU1 11/16 insert
• Dodge WSTU-SXR-111 equivalent