Overview
The Sealmaster BFT-23 is a standard-duty, two-bolt flange-mounted ball bearing designed for general industrial machinery and power transmission applications. The 1-7/16″ bore size, set screw locking collar, and cast iron housing make this unit a popular choice for retrofits and OEM installations. The BFT-23 is part of Sealmaster’s Gold Line beverage and general-purpose bearing family, engineered for relubricatable operation and long service life in moderate-speed environments.
Key Features
- 1-7/16″ bore diameter with 52100 bearing steel, black oxidized rolling elements
- Set screw locking collar for simple, tool-free installation and removal
- Cast iron two-bolt flange housing with felt labyrinth seal standard
- Relubricatable design with lithium complex grease and synthetic oil lubrication
- Non-expansion, fixed bearing suitable for precision alignment applications
- Standard-duty rating for moderate-speed, general industrial use
Technical Specifications
- Bore Diameter: 1-7/16″
- Housing Type: Two-Bolt Flange Block
- Locking Device: Set Screw
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Housing Material: Cast Iron
- Seal Type: Felt Labyrinth
- Expansion Type: Non-Expansion (Fixed)
- Bearing Steel Grade: 52100, Black Oxidized
- Lubrication: Lithium Complex Grease with Synthetic Oil
- Radial Dynamic Load Capacity: 5782 lbf
- Radial Static Load Capacity: 3493 lbf
- Operating Temperature Range: -20° to 400° F
Typical Applications
The Sealmaster BFT-23 is widely used in:
- Conveyor systems and material handling equipment
- Pump and motor shaft support
- Industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
- General machinery and light manufacturing equipment
- Agricultural and construction equipment
- Food processing and beverage machinery (Gold Line heritage)
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard motor and gearbox flange mount designs with 1-7/16″ bore requirement
- Two-bolt flange mounting patterns typical in machinery coupling applications
- Set screw locking shaft collars and coupling systems
- Industrial lubrication systems using lithium complex grease
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The BFT-23 is the two-bolt flange set screw version of the Sealmaster 23 bearing family. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as housing styles vary (BF-23 is bolt-down, BFT-23 is tapped base, BP-23 is pillow block). Related models in the 1-7/16″ bore family include BF-23, BTB-23, and BP-23.
Works With
- Sealmaster Gold Line bearing ecosystem and accessory line
- Standard industrial shaft couplings and retention systems
- OEM equipment designed for Sealmaster flange-mount bearing interchange
- Field maintenance and predictive maintenance programs (relubricatable design)
