Bearing unit with optimized sealing system

A bearing unit comprising:

• a radially outer ring comprising a first seat and a second seat;
• a radially inner ring;
• a seal disposed in a first seat of the radially outer ring and interposed between the radially inner ring and the radially outer ring;
• and
• an anchoring element housed in the second seat thereby mechanically locking the seal in the first seat of the radially outer ring.

A bearing unit comprising:

• a radially outer ring comprising a first seat and a second seat;
• a radially inner ring;
• a seal disposed in a first seat of the radially outer ring and interposed between the radially inner ring and the radially outer ring;
• and
• an anchoring element housed in the second seat thereby mechanically locking the seal in the first seat of the radially outer ring, wherein the difference between a thickness (T) of the seal and an axial length (C) of the first seat is in a range between 0.1 mm and 0.5 mm, and further wherein the second seat forms an angle (Ω) of between 90° and 135° with respect to a cylindrical surface of the radially outer ring.