Easy-to-install safety end caps protect exposed rotating shafts, reducing hazards around many types of equipment. The patent-pending design meets all applicable OSHA requirements.

The new Fafnir® safety product line consists of a mounting ring and snap-on cover, both molded in a durable, bright yellow polymer. The end cap snaps into the adhesive-backed ring that adheres to the outboard face of most flanged bearing housings. The secure, 360-degree fit makes for a rugged unit that also provides basic protection from contaminants and washdown.

Factory retrofits are a snap with everything provided in a handy kit. The cost-effective end covers are simple to install on Timken and most other flanged units. Current sizes range from 20 mm to 50 mm (3⁄4in. to 1-15/16in.) shaft sizes for two or four-bolt flanged cast iron, malleable iron, and other selected housing styles and sizes.

Design Attributes

• Improved safety – convenient means to protect factory workers from contact with rotating stub shafts.
• OSHA requirements – design meets current OSHA regulations mandating safety covers for exposed shafting.
• Easy installation – end cap snaps easily and securely into adhesivebacked mounting ring.
• High visibility – both end cap and mounting ring are molded in bright yellow for optimum visibility and safety.
• Simple retrofit – convenient field installation involves easy attachment of mounting ring to outboard face of a variety of housed units from different manufacturers.
• Flexible use – easy field installation expands application for housed units produced by a variety of manufacturers.
• Cost efficiency – quick and simple field retrofits minimize downtime and avoid replacing existing housed units.
• Durable service – tough polymer components and strong adhesive bond stand up to typical factory usage.
• Contamination protection – end cap with 360° interlocking fit provides basic protection against contamination and washdown.
• Convenient kits – everything needed for installation is provided in a handy kit.

Applications

• Food processing
• Material handling, including conveyors, luggage handling and packaging lines

Safety end caps install securely into an adhesive-backed mounting ring with a 360° interlocking fit. The 3M VBH high-performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive maintains a stable and durable contact on outboard face surfaces of popular housed units. 3M rates this adhesive from -20°F to nearly 300°F (for short periods of time). Caps offer excellent solvent and UV resistance, as well as protection against contamination and washdown.

Kit Contents
Safety end caps come in a convenient kit that contains everything required for a safe and durable mounting:

• Polymer end cap
• Adhesive-backed polymer mounting ring
• Scuffing pad
• Cleaning cloth

Installation
Main steps in the simple mounting procedure include:

Use the scuffing pad on housing’s mating surface where the mounting ring will be placed.

1. Clean off mounting area.
2. Attach adhesive-backed mounting ring.
3. Hold mounting ring in place with pressure for 60 seconds.
4. Allow adhesive to set for minimum of one hour.
5. Snap end cap into place.

*Kits are designed to fit the following Timken Fafnir housed units

4-bolt: YCJ, RCJ, RCJC, TCJ, LCJ, SCJ, VCJ

2-bolt: YCJT, RCJT, RCJTC, TCJT, LCJT, SCJT, VCJT