The Link-Belt W227EL is an insert ball bearing intended for industrial mounted-bearing applications using a relatively large inch-size shaft.

Its outer dimensions correspond to the general 209-size insert-bearing envelope, while the bore is machined for:

1-11/16 inch / 42.8625 mm shaft

The bearing incorporates a spherical outer ring, which allows it to seat in a compatible spherical housing and accommodate limited initial shaft-to-housing misalignment.

The shaft is secured using an:

Eccentric Cam Locking Collar

This locking method creates a wedging action between the eccentric collar and the extended inner ring, providing secure shaft retention in applications where rotation is predominantly in one direction.

⚙️ Applications

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

🎯 Benefits

✔ 1-11/16 inch shaft bore

✔ 85 mm spherical outside diameter

✔ Intermediate-duty construction

✔ Eccentric cam locking collar

✔ Buna single-lip contact seal

✔ Helps exclude dust, chips, and contamination

✔ Suitable for spherical-seat housings

✔ Good radial-load support

✔ Cross-reference options available

🧠 Technical Insight

• Link-Belt W227UL / W227EL
• Intermediate Duty Insert Bearing
• 1-11/16 in Bore
• 42.8625 mm Bore
• 85 mm Outside Diameter
• 22 mm Outer Ring Width
• Eccentric Locking Collar
• Buna Single-Lip Contact Seal

✅ Key Features

• Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord
• Model W227EL
• 200 Series Intermediate Duty
• Insert Ball Bearing
• 1-11/16 in Bore
• 85 mm Spherical OD
• Eccentric Cam Lock
• E-Lip / Buna Contact Seal

📊 Specifications

Brand: Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord

Primary Model / Bearing Number: W227EL

Alternative Reference: W227UL

Product Type: Insert Ball Bearing

Duty Class: Intermediate Duty

Series: Link-Belt 200 Series

Body Family: 209-size insert-bearing envelope

Bore Diameter (d): 1-11/16 in / 1.6875 in / 42.8625 mm

Outside Diameter (D): 3.3465 in / 85.00 mm

Outer Ring Width: 0.8661 in / approx. 22.00 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 / E-Lip Seal

Seal Function: Helps reduce entry of dust, wood chips, and external contamination while retaining lubricant

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

Lubrication: Factory-lubricated insert-bearing construction

Relubrication: Verify exact W227EL execution

Internal Clearance: Verify original Link-Belt specification

Cage: Verify production specification

Speed Rating: Verify Link-Belt / Regal Rexnord data for the exact W227EL execution

Load Rating: Verify official manufacturer data for the exact part

Shaft Fit: Nominal 1-11/16 in shaft

Housing Fit: Must match a compatible spherical-seat 209-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 W227EL
• Link-Belt W227UL
• SKF YET209-111W
• NTN AEL209-111D1
• ASAHI SA209-27
• SA209-27
• Timken / Fafnir RA111RRB
• 1-11/16 in Bore Eccentric Lock Insert Bearing
• 42.8625 mm Bore Insert Bearing
• 85 mm OD Insert Bearing

Cross-Reference Comparison

These are useful cross-reference candidates in the same general 1-11/16 inch bore / 85 mm spherical OD / eccentric-lock insert-bearing class.

However, direct interchangeability should still be verified against:

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

W227UL vs W227EL

The requested designation is W227UL, while the official Link-Belt reference commonly appears as W227EL.

For catalog use, the safest wording is:

Primary official reference: W227EL
Alternative / legacy market reference: W227UL

The two suffixes should not automatically be treated as identical in every production generation unless confirmed by the physical bearing marking or original Link-Belt documentation.

Important Note on the 209-Size Body

The W227EL / W227UL uses a larger body than the earlier W224-series bearing:

W224EL: 80 mm OD
W227EL: 85 mm OD

This places the W227EL in the general 209-size insert-bearing envelope.

Therefore, W227EL should not be substituted with a smaller 208-body bearing even if the bore appears close.

(Always verify the exact W227EL / W227UL bearing and original 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, woodworking machinery, agricultural equipment, fans, rollers, material-handling systems, processing machinery, and mounted-bearing applications requiring a 1-11/16 inch intermediate-duty eccentric-lock insert bearing with 85 mm spherical OD.

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💬 Technical support available before ordering

🔍 Assistance available for cross-reference and equivalent part identification