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FAG 230/500-BEA-XL-MB1-C3

Spherical roller bearings technical reference with manufacturer-sourced dimensions, characteristics and engineering resources.

Technical data available
Bore diameterd
500 mm
Outside diameterD
720 mm
WidthB
167 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
4700 kN
Static load ratingC0
8700 kN
Limiting speednG
890 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications14 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Series230/500
Bore diameterd500 mm
Outside diameterD720 mm
WidthB167 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC4700 kN
Basic static load ratingC08700 kN
Fatigue load limitPu750 kN
Reference speednref510 r/min
Limiting speednG890 r/min
Mass≈m224.5 kg
Internal clearanceC3 (Group 3) — Internal clearance larger than CN
CageMB1 — Solid brass cage
Minimum operating temperatureTmin-30 °C
Maximum operating temperatureTmax200 °C
Product characteristics5 parameters
Product characteristics
ParameterSymbolValue
DesignBEAWith lose center lip ring
Bore typeZCylindrical
CageMB1Solid brass cage
Radial internal clearanceC3 (Group 3)Internal clearance larger than CN
Relubrication featureStandard
Main Dimensions & Performance Data9 parameters
Main Dimensions & Performance Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore diameterd500 mm19.685 in
Outside diameterD720 mm28.346 in
WidthB167 mm6.575 in
Basic dynamic load rating, radialCr4,700,000 N1,056,654.676 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r8,700,000 N1,955,935.252 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur750,000 N168,615.108 lbf
Limiting speednG890 1/min
Reference speednϑr510 1/min
Mass≈m224.5 kg494.937 lbs
Mounting dimensions3 parameters
Mounting dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum diameter shaft shoulderda min523 mm20.591 in
Maximum diameter of housing shoulderDa max697 mm27.441 in
Maximum recess radiusra max5 mm0.197 in
Dimensions4 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin6 mm0.236 in
Bore diameter outer ringD1656.5 mm25.846 in
Diameter lubrication holeds12.5 mm0.492 in
Width of lubricating groovens23.5 mm0.925 in
Temperature range2 parameters
Temperature range
ParameterSymbolValue
Operating temperature min.Tmin-30 °C-22 °F
Operating temperature max.Tmax200 °C392 °F
Calculation factors4 parameters
Calculation factors
ParameterSymbolValue
Limiting value of Fa/Fr for the applicability of diff. Values of factors X and Ye0.21
Dynamic axial load factorY13.24
Dynamic axial load factorY24.82
Static axial load factorY03.16
Capabilities & suitability9 parameters
Capabilities & suitability
ParameterSymbolValue
Radial load capacityYes
Axial load capacity in one directionYes
Axial load capacity in both directionsYes
Suitable for grease lubricationYes
Suitable for oil lubricationYes
Unsealed designYes
LargebearingYes
StaticangularerrorandmisalignmentYes
DynamicangularerrorandmisalignmentYes
Manufacturer Identity6 parameters
Manufacturer Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Schaeffler Product Code1538648
BrandFAG
Base Type230/500
X Life MarkingXL
SAP material number0943083730030
Base product2305091122
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionSpherical roller bearing 230..-BEA-XL-MB1, symmetric 2 outer ribs with rib washer
Short DescriptionSpherical Roller Bearing
Technical Data21 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)500 mm
Outside Diamater (D)720 mm
Total Width (B)167 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)4,700,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)8,700,000 N
Diameter Lubrication Hole (Ds)12.5 mm
Operating Temperature Min. (Tmin)-30 °C
Minimum Diameter Shaft Shoulder (Da)523 mm
Operating Temperature Max. (Tmax)200 °C
Limiting Speed (Limiting Spe)890 1/min
Reference Speed (Nϑr)510 1/min
Maximum Recess Radius (Ra Max)5 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Housing Shoulder (Da)697 mm
Limiting Value Of Fa/Fr For The Applicability Of Diff. Values Of Factors X And Y (E)0.21
Width Of Lubricating Groove (Ns)23.5 mm
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y1)3.24
Bore Diameter Outer Ring (D1)656.5 mm
Minimum Chamfer Dimension (Rmin)6 mm
Static Axial Load Factor (Y0)3.16
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y2)4.82
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)750,000 N

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