Timken SLJI8QMTU3-7/16 Take-Up Block Eccentric Locking Collar

Description:

The Timken SLJI8 QMTU 3-7/16 in. wide slot take-up block with eccentric locking collar is used to support rotating shafts while allowing belt or chain tension adjustment in industrial power transmission systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, bulk material handling equipment, mining machinery, aggregate processing equipment, and other industrial applications requiring adjustable shaft positioning. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this take-up block for replacement, repair, retrofit, and equipment overhaul to maintain reliable shaft support and simplify conveyor tensioning.

Applications:

The Timken SLJI8 QMTU wide slot take-up block features a solid cast housing with an eccentric locking collar that provides secure shaft retention and accommodates shaft adjustment for belt and chain tensioning. It is widely used in mining, aggregate, food processing, agriculture, manufacturing, and material handling industries where heavy-duty mounted bearings are required to withstand contamination, shock loads, and continuous operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Timken
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SLJI8 QMTU (3-7/16 in. bore equivalent)
• Product Type: Wide slot take-up block bearing unit
• Series: Timken® QMTU EC Series
• Bearing Type: Solid-block mounted spherical roller bearing
• Housing Style: Wide slot take-up block
• Locking Style: Eccentric locking collar
• Shaft Size: 3-7/16 in.
• Bearing Number: 22218
• Housing Material: Cast iron
• Lubrication: Grease lubricated, relubricatable
• Dynamic Load Rating: 79,700 lbf (355,000 N)
• Static Load Rating: 87,200 lbf (388,000 N)
• Application: Heavy-duty conveyor and industrial power transmission systems

Common Replacements:

• Timken QMTU18J307S
• Timken QMTU18J307SM
• Timken QMTU18J307SN