The new generation of SAF split pillow block housings has been completely redesigned to deliver maximum benefits to the user, while maintaining mounting dimensions that ensure interchangeability with previous versions, compatibility with other manufacturers’ products, and adherence to industry standards. Advantages The most important advantages of the newly developed pillow block housings SAF can be summarized as follows: ■ The housing has higher strength due to the improved housing design, developed using modern calculation methods. This gives higher security against failure of the housing due to overload. ■ The housing material can be selected in accordance with the requirements of the application, always giving the most economical solution. ■ Stockholding is simplified with the ordering of housings in a universal design, since the housing delivery includes standard seals, locating ring, endcover and grease fitting. ■ They are suitable for spherical roller bearings 222..-K as well as for split spherical roller bearings 222S. ■ Due to the range of seal variants, the correct seal can be selected taking account of the environmental conditions. ■ Marks indicating the center of the housing as well as machined locating faces allow rapid and precise alignment of the housing. ■ Several predefined mounting points give easier mounting of sensors for condition monitoring and connection of the lubricant supply to the housing. ■ Serial numbers marked on the housing cap and base ensure that the upper and lower housing sections are correctly matched during assembly