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FAG 231/500-BEA-XL-K-MB1-C3

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

Technical data available
Bore diameterd
500 mm
Outside diameterD
830 mm
WidthB
264 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
8300 kN
Static load ratingC0
13900 kN
Limiting speednG
690 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications14 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Series231/500
Bore diameterd500 mm
Outside diameterD830 mm
WidthB264 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC8300 kN
Basic static load ratingC013900 kN
Fatigue load limitPu890 kN
Reference speednref350 r/min
Limiting speednG690 r/min
Mass≈m559 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 typeKTapered, taper 1:12
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 diameterD830 mm32.677 in
WidthB264 mm10.394 in
Basic dynamic load rating, radialCr8,300,000 N1,866,007.194 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r13,900,000 N3,125,000 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur890,000 N200,089.928 lbf
Limiting speednG690 1/min
Reference speednϑr350 1/min
Mass≈m559 kg1,232.383 lbs
Mounting dimensions6 parameters
Mounting dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum diameter shaft shoulderda min532 mm20.945 in
Maximum diameter of housing shoulderDa max798 mm31.417 in
Maximum recess radiusra max6 mm0.236 in
Maximum diameter of shaft shoulderda max578 mm22.756 in
Minimum cavity diameter of the sleevedb min527 mm20.748 in
Minimum cavity width of the sleeveBa min18 mm0.709 in
Dimensions4 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin7.5 mm0.295 in
Bore diameter outer ringD1723.1 mm28.469 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 Ye0.31
Dynamic axial load factorY12.2
Dynamic axial load factorY23.27
Static axial load factorY02.15
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 Identity7 parameters
Manufacturer Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Schaeffler Product Code389281
BrandFAG
Base Type231/500
Old Designation["231/500-B-K-MB-C3","231/500-E1A-K-MB1-C3"]
X Life MarkingXL
SAP material number0779589420030
Base product2305091122
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionSpherical roller bearing 231..-BEA-XL-K-MB1, symmetric 2 outer ribs with rib washer
Short DescriptionSpherical Roller Bearing
Additional information2 parameters
Additional information
ParameterSymbolValue
Adapter sleeveH31/500-HG
Withdrawal sleeveAHX31/500-H
Technical Data24 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)500 mm
Outside Diamater (D)830 mm
Total Width (B)264 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)8,300,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)13,900,000 N
Diameter Lubrication Hole (Ds)12.5 mm
Operating Temperature Min. (Tmin)-30 °C
Minimum Diameter Shaft Shoulder (Da)532 mm
Operating Temperature Max. (Tmax)200 °C
Limiting Speed (Limiting Spe)690 1/min
Reference Speed (Nϑr)350 1/min
Maximum Recess Radius (Ra Max)6 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Housing Shoulder (Da)798 mm
Limiting Value Of Fa/Fr For The Applicability Of Diff. Values Of Factors X And Y (E)0.31
Width Of Lubricating Groove (Ns)23.5 mm
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y1)2.2
Bore Diameter Outer Ring (D1)723.1 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Shaft Shoulder (Da Max)578 mm
Minimum Chamfer Dimension (Rmin)7.5 mm
Static Axial Load Factor (Y0)2.15
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y2)3.27
Minimum Cavity Width Of The Sleeve (Ba Min)18 mm
Minimum Cavity Diameter Of The Sleeve (Db Min)527 mm
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)890,000 N

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