PF 204 MGK - Pressed Steel Flange Bearing Housing

PF 204 MGK - Pressed Steel Flange Bearing Housing

PF 204 MGK is a pressed steel flange bearing housing designed to accommodate a compatible bearing insert. The product includes the housing only - bearing insert not included. The PF 204 design features a round flange with three mounting points, allowing the housing to be attached directly to a machine surface, frame or other suitable supporting structure.

Technical data - PF 204 MGK

What is PF 204 MGK?

PF 204 MGK is a lightweight flange bearing housing designed to accommodate a suitable bearing insert.

It is not a complete bearing and it is not a complete mounted bearing unit.

The bearing insert is not included.

The housing provides a mounting structure for a compatible bearing insert and enables the assembled bearing arrangement to be attached to the machine.

PF 204 housing construction

PF 204 belongs to a family of pressed steel flange housings.

Characteristic features of this design include:

• pressed steel construction

• round flange shape

• three mounting points

• compact design

• low housing weight

• surface mounting

This construction is distinctly different from heavy cast flange bearing housings.

PF 204 - housing without bearing

It is important to distinguish between:

PF 204 MGK - housing only

and a complete mounted bearing unit containing both the housing and a bearing insert.

For this product, the bearing insert is not included.

If a complete bearing arrangement is required, a compatible insert bearing must be selected separately.

Three-point flange mounting

The PF 204 housing has three mounting points positioned around the central bearing seat.

This configuration allows the housing to be attached to:

• machine frames

• mounting plates

• brackets

• equipment walls

• other suitable structural surfaces

When replacing an existing housing, the mounting geometry and dimensions should be checked against the original component.

Why are pressed steel bearing housings used?

Pressed steel construction provides a lightweight and compact housing.

Compared with heavier cast housings, this type of design offers a simpler construction.

Typical characteristics include:

• low weight

• compact installation

• simple mounting

• easy replacement

• economical construction

The suitability of the housing must nevertheless be evaluated according to the requirements of the specific bearing arrangement.

How to select a bearing insert for PF 204

The bearing is not supplied with this housing and must be selected separately.

When selecting a compatible insert, check:

• housing series

• bearing insert designation

• shaft diameter

• insert outside geometry

• compatibility with the housing seat

• bearing-to-shaft locking method

• operating requirements of the machine

A bearing insert should not be selected solely on the basis of the number 204.

Does PF 204 specify the shaft diameter?

Not directly.

The PF 204 housing itself does not have a shaft bore in the same sense as a bearing.

The shaft passes through the bearing insert installed inside the housing.

Therefore, the shaft diameter is determined by the selected bearing insert, not by the PF 204 housing itself.

This distinction is important when identifying replacement components.

PF 204 housing vs complete bearing unit

A complete flange bearing arrangement consists of at least two primary components:

housing + compatible bearing insert

PF 204 MGK is the housing component.

When purchasing this product, the customer receives the housing rather than a complete mounted bearing unit.

PF 204 vs UCF 204

PF 204 should not be confused with UCF 204.

PF 204 is a lightweight pressed steel flange housing.

The UCF family uses a different flange housing construction.

Differences can include:

• housing material

• manufacturing method

• housing geometry

• number of mounting points

• mounting hole arrangement

• overall dimensions

• bearing seat design

The common number 204 does not mean that the housings are interchangeable.

PF 204 vs PFL 204

PF and PFL identify different pressed steel flange housing designs.

Before replacing one with another, compare:

• housing shape

• number of mounting points

• mounting hole spacing

• central bearing seat geometry

• overall dimensions

• compatibility with the required bearing insert

The 204 size designation alone is not sufficient to confirm interchangeability.

How to identify a replacement for PF 204 MGK

When selecting a replacement housing, verify:

• PF 204 designation

• flange configuration

• number of mounting holes

• mounting hole spacing

• overall dimensions

• bearing seat geometry

• compatibility with the bearing insert

• housing material and construction

Mounting dimensions are particularly important when the housing must replace an existing component without modifying the machine.

Typical applications of PF housings

Pressed steel flange bearing housings are used in machinery requiring a compact mounting arrangement for a bearing insert.

Typical applications for this housing family can include:

• conveyors

• material handling equipment

• agricultural machinery

• production machinery

• light drive systems

• auxiliary equipment

• mechanical assemblies

These are general applications of the PF housing family and do not confirm the suitability of PF 204 MGK for a specific machine.

Mounting PF 204 MGK

Before installation, inspect and clean:

• mounting surface

• housing

• mounting holes

• fasteners

• bearing insert

The mounting surface should be clean and suitable for the housing.

The pressed steel housing should not be distorted by an uneven mounting surface or incorrect tightening of the fasteners.

After installing the compatible bearing insert, check the alignment of the complete assembly relative to the shaft.

Alternative designations and search references

This product may also be searched for as:

• PF 204 MGK

• PF204 MGK

• MGK PF 204

• MGK PF204

• PF 204 housing

• PF204 bearing housing

• PF 204 flange housing

• PF 204 pressed steel housing

• PF204 pressed steel flange

• PF 204 bearing flange

• pressed steel flange bearing housing PF 204

• round flange housing PF 204

• 3-bolt pressed steel bearing housing PF 204

For correct product identification, remember that this item is the housing only and does not include a bearing insert.

FAQ

What is PF 204 MGK?

PF 204 MGK is a pressed steel flange bearing housing with three mounting points.

Does PF 204 MGK include a bearing?

No. This product is supplied as the housing only. The bearing insert is not included.

Is PF 204 MGK a complete mounted bearing unit?

No. PF 204 MGK is the housing component only. A compatible bearing insert must be selected separately.

What is the PF 204 housing made of?

It is a pressed steel bearing housing.

How many mounting points does PF 204 have?

The PF 204 design has three mounting points.

Does PF 204 determine the shaft diameter?

Not directly. Shaft diameter is determined by the bore of the bearing insert installed in the housing.

Are PF 204 and UCF 204 the same?

No. They are different housing designs and should not be considered interchangeable solely because both use the size number 204.

How do I select a bearing insert for PF 204?

Check the insert's compatibility with the housing, required shaft diameter, bearing seat geometry and shaft locking method.

PF 204 MGK - key information

PF 204 MGK is a round flange bearing housing manufactured from pressed steel and featuring three mounting points. The product is supplied without a bearing insert. A compatible insert must be selected separately according to the housing geometry, shaft diameter and requirements of the specific bearing arrangement.

PF 204 MGK is available from simmering.pl with stock in Poland. We also assist with the identification of bearing housings and selection of compatible bearing inserts.