The Link-Belt W224EL is an industrial insert ball bearing designed for mounted-bearing applications requiring a larger 1-1/2 inch shaft while retaining a compact 80 mm spherical OD.

It belongs to the Link-Belt 200 Series Intermediate Duty family and is commonly associated with the 208-size insert-bearing envelope.

The bearing uses an:

Eccentric Cam Locking Collar

for shaft retention. The eccentric collar is rotated relative to the eccentric extension on the inner ring, creating a wedging action that locks the bearing securely onto the shaft.

The bearing is also specified with a Buna single-lip contact seal to help exclude dust and contamination while retaining lubricant.

⚙️ Applications

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

🎯 Benefits

✔ 1-1/2 inch shaft bore

✔ 80 mm spherical outside diameter

✔ Intermediate-duty construction

✔ Eccentric cam locking collar

✔ Buna single-lip contact seal

✔ C3 internal clearance

✔ Suitable for mounted-bearing housings

✔ Good radial-load support

✔ Multiple cross-reference candidates available

🧠 Technical Insight

• Link-Belt W224UL / W224EL
• Intermediate Duty Insert Bearing
• 1-1/2 in Bore
• 38.10 mm Bore
• 80 mm Outside Diameter
• Eccentric Locking Collar
• Buna Single-Lip Contact Seal
• C3 Internal Clearance

✅ Key Features

• Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord
• Model W224EL
• 200 Series Intermediate Duty
• Insert Ball Bearing
• 1-1/2 in Bore
• 80 mm Spherical OD
• Eccentric Cam Lock
• C3 Clearance

📊 Specifications

Brand: Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord

Primary Model / Bearing Number: W224EL

Alternative Reference: W224UL

Product Type: Insert Ball Bearing

Duty Class: Intermediate Duty

Series: Link-Belt 200 Series

Body Family: 208-size insert-bearing envelope

Bore Diameter (d): 1-1/2 in / 1.5000 in / 38.10 mm

Outside Diameter (D): 3.1496 in / 80.00 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

Internal Clearance: C3

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

Lubrication: Factory-lubricated insert-bearing configuration

Relubrication: Verify exact W224EL execution

Cage: Verify original Link-Belt construction

Speed Rating: Verify original Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord specification

Load Rating: Verify official manufacturer data for the exact W224EL execution

Shaft Fit: Nominal 1-1/2 in shaft

Housing Fit: Must match a compatible spherical-seat 208-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 verify alignment before operation

🔁 Equivalent

Suitable replacement or cross-reference candidates include:

• Link-Belt W224EL
• Link-Belt W224UL
• SKF YET208-108W
• NTN AEL208-108
• ASAHI SA208-24
• SA208-24
• Timken / Fafnir RA108RRB
• 1-1/2 in Bore Eccentric Lock Insert Bearing
• 38.10 mm Bore Insert Bearing
• 80 mm OD Insert Bearing

Cross-Reference Comparison

These are useful cross-reference candidates within the same general 1-1/2 inch bore / 80 mm spherical OD / eccentric-lock insert-bearing family, but direct interchangeability should still be confirmed against:

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

W224UL vs W224EL

The requested designation is W224UL, while the official Link-Belt reference is commonly shown as W224EL.

For catalog use, the safest approach is:

Primary official reference: W224EL
Alternative / legacy market reference: W224UL

Do not assume the suffixes are identical in every production generation unless confirmed from the physical bearing marking or period-specific Link-Belt documentation.

Important Note on C3 Clearance

The supplied specification identifies the bearing as C3 internal clearance.

C3 means the internal radial clearance is greater than Normal clearance and is commonly used where operating temperature, interference fit, or shaft expansion may reduce bearing clearance during operation.

However, the exact suitability of C3 depends on:

• Shaft fit
• Housing fit
• Operating temperature
• Load
• Speed
• Lubrication

(Always verify the exact W224EL / W224UL 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, processing equipment, and mounted-bearing applications requiring a 1-1/2 inch intermediate-duty eccentric-lock insert bearing with 80 mm spherical OD.

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💬 Technical support available before ordering

🔍 Assistance available for cross-reference and equivalent part identification