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FAG 232/500-MB

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

Technical data available
Bore diameterd
500 mm
Outside diameterD
920 mm
WidthB
336 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
9700 kN
Static load ratingC0
18400 kN
Limiting speednG
610 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications14 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Series232/500
Bore diameterd500 mm
Outside diameterD920 mm
WidthB336 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC9700 kN
Basic static load ratingC018400 kN
Fatigue load limitPu780 kN
Reference speednref255 r/min
Limiting speednG610 r/min
Mass≈m1010 kg
Internal clearanceCN (Group N) — Normal internal clearance
CageMB — Solid brass cage
Minimum operating temperatureTmin-30 °C
Maximum operating temperatureTmax200 °C
Product characteristics4 parameters
Product characteristics
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore typeZCylindrical
CageMBSolid brass cage
Radial internal clearanceCN (Group N)Normal internal clearance
Relubrication featureStandard
Main Dimensions & Performance Data9 parameters
Main Dimensions & Performance Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore diameterd500 mm19.685 in
Outside diameterD920 mm36.22 in
WidthB336 mm13.228 in
Basic dynamic load rating, radialCr9,700,000 N2,180,755.396 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r18,400,000 N4,136,690.647 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur780,000 N175,359.712 lbf
Limiting speednG610 1/min
Reference speednϑr255 1/min
Mass≈m1,010 kg2,226.666 lbs
Mounting dimensions3 parameters
Mounting dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum diameter shaft shoulderda min532 mm20.945 in
Maximum diameter of housing shoulderDa max888 mm34.961 in
Maximum recess radiusra max6 mm0.236 in
Dimensions4 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin7.5 mm0.295 in
Bore diameter outer ringD1773.8 mm30.465 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 Ye0.38
Dynamic axial load factorY11.78
Dynamic axial load factorY22.65
Static axial load factorY01.74
Capabilities & suitability8 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
StaticangularerrorandmisalignmentYes
DynamicangularerrorandmisalignmentYes
Manufacturer Identity7 parameters
Manufacturer Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Schaeffler Product Code389764
BrandFAG
Base Type232/500
Old Designation["232/500MB"]
X Life Markingn.r.
SAP material number0190349540000
Base product2305091131
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionSpherical roller bearing 232..-MB, symmetric 3 ribs
Short DescriptionSpherical Roller Bearing
Technical Data21 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)500 mm
Outside Diamater (D)920 mm
Total Width (B)336 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)9,700,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)18,400,000 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)610 1/min
Reference Speed (Nϑr)255 1/min
Maximum Recess Radius (Ra Max)6 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Housing Shoulder (Da)888 mm
Limiting Value Of Fa/Fr For The Applicability Of Diff. Values Of Factors X And Y (E)0.38
Width Of Lubricating Groove (Ns)23.5 mm
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y1)1.78
Bore Diameter Outer Ring (D1)773.8 mm
Minimum Chamfer Dimension (Rmin)7.5 mm
Static Axial Load Factor (Y0)1.74
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y2)2.65
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)780,000 N

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