Timken VAS 1 2 Pillow Block Ball Bearing Unit

Description:

The Timken Fafnir VAS 1/2 pillow block ball bearing unit is used to support a 1/2-inch rotating shaft in industrial power transmission and material handling systems. Commonly installed in conveyors, agricultural equipment, packaging machinery, fans, blowers, and light 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 VAS 1/2 is a two-bolt pillow block mounted ball bearing featuring a GRA008RRB insert bearing with an eccentric locking collar for secure shaft retention. Its cast iron housing, molded shroud seals, and relubricatable design provide reliable performance in conveyor systems, material handling equipment, agricultural machinery, packaging lines, HVAC equipment, and other industrial applications requiring durable mounted shaft support.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Timken Fafnir
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VAS 1/2
• Product Type: Two-bolt pillow block ball bearing unit
• Series: VAS Standard Series
• Bearing Number: GRA008RRB
• Bearing Type: Mounted ball bearing
• Shaft Size: 1/2 in (12.7 mm)
• Locking Style: Eccentric locking collar
• Housing Construction: Two-bolt pillow block, cast iron
• Seal Type: Molded shroud seals
• Base to Center Height: 1.187 in (30.16 mm)
• Overall Length: 4.874 in (123.8 mm)
• Overall Width: 1.189 in (30.2 mm)
• Overall Height: 2.220 in (56.4 mm)
• Bolt Hole Spacing: 3.626 in (92.1 mm)
• Bolt Hole Size: 0.437 × 0.874 in (11.1 × 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 VAK 1/2
• Timken RAK 1/2
• Dodge P2B-SC-008 equivalent