Timken VAK5-8 Pillow Block Ball Bearing Unit

Description:

The Timken Fafnir VAK 5/8 pillow block ball bearing unit is used to support a 5/8-inch rotating shaft in industrial power transmission and material handling systems. Commonly installed in conveyors, agricultural equipment, packaging machinery, fans, blowers, and manufacturing equipment where reliable mounted shaft support is required. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this bearing unit for replacement, repair, retrofit, and equipment overhaul to restore dependable shaft alignment and minimize equipment downtime.

Applications:

The Timken Fafnir VAK 5/8 is a two-bolt pillow block mounted ball bearing featuring a GRA010RRB insert bearing with an eccentric locking collar for secure shaft retention. Its cast iron housing, molded shroud seal, and relubricatable design make it ideal for conveyor systems, material handling equipment, agricultural machinery, packaging lines, fans, blowers, and general industrial applications requiring durable and reliable mounted shaft support.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Timken Fafnir
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VAK 5/8
• Product Type: Two-bolt pillow block ball bearing unit
• Series: Standard VAK Series
• Bearing Number: GRA010RRB
• Bearing Type: Mounted ball bearing
• Shaft Size: 5/8 in (15.875 mm)
• Locking Style: Eccentric locking collar
• Housing Construction: Two-bolt pillow block, cast iron
• Seal Type: Molded shroud seal
• Base to Center Height: 1.063 in (26.99 mm)
• Overall Length: 4.874 in (123.8 mm)
• Overall Width: 1.189 in (30.2 mm)
• Overall Height: 2.094 in (53.2 mm)
• Bolt Hole Spacing: 3.626 in (92.1 mm)
• Bolt Hole Width: 0.437 in (11.1 mm)
• Bolt Hole Length: 0.874 in (22.2 mm)
• Dynamic Load Rating: 2,380 lbf (10,700 N)
• Static Load Rating: 1,070 lbf (4,700 N)
• Lubrication: Factory prelubricated with grease fitting for relubrication

Common Replacements:

• Timken RAK 5/8
• Timken VAS 5/8
• Dodge P2B-SC-010 equivalent