The Link-Belt W2E20EL is a medium-duty insert ball bearing for industrial mounted-bearing applications requiring a larger inch-size shaft while retaining a compact 62 mm spherical OD.

The bearing belongs to the Link-Belt 200 Series Intermediate Duty family and uses a body size associated with the 206 insert-bearing envelope.

Its configuration combines:

• 1-1/4 inch shaft bore
• Spherical outer ring
• Extended inner ring
• Eccentric cam locking collar
• Buna single-lip contact sealing
• Intermediate-duty load capability

The eccentric collar locks onto the inner ring by rotating relative to the eccentric extension, creating a wedging action around the shaft. This arrangement is commonly used where shaft rotation is predominantly in one direction.

⚙️ Applications

• Conveyor systems
• Material-handling equipment
• Agricultural machinery
• Fans and blowers
• Industrial rollers
• Packaging machinery
• Power-transmission systems
• Processing equipment
• Mounted bearing units
• Legacy Link-Belt machinery

🎯 Benefits

✔ 1-1/4 inch shaft bore

✔ Compact 62 mm spherical OD

✔ Intermediate-duty construction

✔ Eccentric cam locking collar

✔ Buna single-lip contact seal

✔ Good radial-load capability

✔ Suitable for mounted-bearing housings

✔ Maximum speed reference up to 5,600 rpm

✔ Multiple cross-reference candidates available

🧠 Technical Insight

• Link-Belt W2E20UL / W2E20EL
• Intermediate Duty Ball Bearing Insert
• 1-1/4 in Bore
• 62 mm Outside Diameter
• 23.82 mm Inner Ring Width
• 18 mm Outer Ring Width
• Eccentric Locking Collar
• Buna Single-Lip Contact Seal

✅ Key Features

• Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord
• Model W2E20EL
• 200 Series Intermediate Duty
• Insert Ball Bearing
• 1-1/4 in Bore
• 62 mm Spherical OD
• Eccentric Cam Lock
• Single-Lip Contact Seal

📊 Specifications

Brand: Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord

Primary Model / Bearing Number: W2E20EL

Alternative Reference: W2E20UL

Product Type: Insert Ball Bearing

Duty Class: Intermediate Duty

Series: Link-Belt 200 Series

Bore Diameter (d): 1-1/4 in / 1.2500 in / 31.75 mm

Outside Diameter (D): 2.4409 in / 62.00 mm

Inner Ring Width: 0.9380 in / approx. 23.82 mm

Outer Ring Width: 0.7087 in / approx. 18.00 mm

Rolling Element: Ball

Outer Ring: Spherical OD

Inner Ring: Extended / eccentric-lock configuration

Locking Method: Eccentric Cam Locking Collar

Seal Type: Buna Single-Lip Contact Seal

Seal Function: Helps exclude dust and contamination while retaining lubricant

Dynamic Load Rating: 4,390 lbf / approx. 19.53 kN

Static Load Rating: 2,530 lbf / approx. 11.25 kN

Maximum Speed: 5,600 rpm

Load Capability: Primarily radial load with moderate axial-load capability depending on the mounted-bearing arrangement

Lubrication: Factory-lubricated insert-bearing configuration

Internal Clearance: Verify exact Link-Belt specification

Cage: Verify production specification

Shaft Fit: Nominal 1-1/4 in shaft

Housing Fit: Must match a compatible spherical-seat 206-size housing

Installation Consideration: Seat the bearing correctly in the housing, align the shaft, rotate the eccentric collar in the locking direction, secure the collar, and confirm alignment before operation

🔁 Equivalent

Suitable replacement or cross-reference candidates include:

• Link-Belt W2E20EL
• Link-Belt W2E20UL
• SKF YET206-104W
• NTN AEL206-104D1
• ASAHI SA206-20
• SA206-20
• Timken / Fafnir RA104RRB
• 1-1/4 in Bore Eccentric Lock Insert Bearing
• 31.75 mm Bore Insert Bearing
• 62 mm OD Insert Bearing

Cross-Reference Comparison

These are strong cross-reference candidates in the same general 1-1/4 inch bore / 62 mm spherical OD / eccentric-lock insert-bearing family, but direct replacement should still be verified against:

• Inner-ring width
• Overall width
• Spherical OD radius
• Eccentric collar geometry
• Seal design
• Internal clearance
• Lubrication
• Maximum speed
• Load rating
• Housing compatibility

W2E20UL vs W2E20EL

The requested designation is W2E20UL, while the official Link-Belt product reference commonly appears as W2E20EL.

For catalog purposes, the safest wording is:

Primary official reference: W2E20EL
Alternative / legacy market reference: W2E20UL

The two should not be treated as identical purely from spelling unless the actual bearing marking or Link-Belt documentation confirms the relationship.

Important Comparison with UC206-20-Type Bearings

A UC206-20 may use the same:

1-1/4 in bore + 62 mm OD

but typically uses set screw locking, not an eccentric collar.

Therefore:

W2E20EL → Eccentric Lock
UC206-20 → Set Screw Lock

They should not automatically be considered direct substitutes.

(Always verify the complete Link-Belt W2E20EL / W2E20UL bearing and housing before selecting SKF, NTN, ASAHI, Timken, or another replacement.)

📦 Availability

✅ In Stock

🚚 Fast Delivery Available

🌎 Worldwide Shipping Available

📦 MOQ: 1 Piece

🏭 Suitable for conveyors, agricultural machinery, fans, rollers, material-handling systems, packaging equipment, and mounted-bearing applications requiring a 1-1/4 inch intermediate-duty eccentric-lock insert bearing with 62 mm spherical OD.

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💬 Technical support available before ordering

🔍 Assistance available for cross-reference and equivalent part identification