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FAG 238/500-B-MB

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

Technical data available
Bore diameterd
500 mm
Outside diameterD
620 mm
WidthB
90 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
1540 kN
Static load ratingC0
4150 kN
Limiting speednG
1120 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications14 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Series238/500
Bore diameterd500 mm
Outside diameterD620 mm
WidthB90 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC1540 kN
Basic static load ratingC04150 kN
Fatigue load limitPu265 kN
Reference speednref540 r/min
Limiting speednG1120 r/min
Mass≈m62 kg
Internal clearanceCN (Group N) — Normal internal clearance
CageMB — Solid brass cage
Minimum operating temperatureTmin-30 °C
Maximum operating temperatureTmax200 °C
Product characteristics5 parameters
Product characteristics
ParameterSymbolValue
DesignBWith fixed central rib
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 diameterD620 mm24.409 in
WidthB90 mm3.543 in
Basic dynamic load rating, radialCr1,540,000 N346,223.022 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r4,150,000 N933,003.597 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur265,000 N59,577.338 lbf
Limiting speednG1,120 1/min
Reference speednϑr540 1/min
Mass≈m62 kg136.686 lbs
Mounting dimensions3 parameters
Mounting dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum diameter shaft shoulderda min512.4 mm20.173 in
Maximum diameter of housing shoulderDa max607.6 mm23.921 in
Maximum recess radiusra max2.5 mm0.098 in
Dimensions4 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin3 mm0.118 in
Bore diameter outer ringD1586.2 mm23.079 in
Diameter lubrication holeds6.3 mm0.248 in
Width of lubricating groovens12.2 mm0.48 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 Ye0.12
Dynamic axial load factorY15.42
Dynamic axial load factorY28.06
Static axial load factorY05.3
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 Identity9 parameters
Manufacturer Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Schaeffler Product Code389814
BrandFAG
Base Type238/500
Old Designation["238/500B.MB"]
X Life Markingn.r.
SAP material number0167089110000
Base product2305091131
Bearing X designation238/500-B-MB
Mounting Manager ID238/500-B-MB
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionSpherical roller bearing 238..-B-MB, symmetric 3 ribs
Short DescriptionSpherical Roller Bearing
Technical Data21 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)500 mm
Outside Diamater (D)620 mm
Total Width (B)90 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)1,540,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)4,150,000 N
Diameter Lubrication Hole (Ds)6.3 mm
Operating Temperature Min. (Tmin)-30 °C
Minimum Diameter Shaft Shoulder (Da)512.4 mm
Operating Temperature Max. (Tmax)200 °C
Limiting Speed (Limiting Spe)1,120 1/min
Reference Speed (Nϑr)540 1/min
Maximum Recess Radius (Ra Max)2.5 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Housing Shoulder (Da)607.6 mm
Limiting Value Of Fa/Fr For The Applicability Of Diff. Values Of Factors X And Y (E)0.12
Width Of Lubricating Groove (Ns)12.2 mm
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y1)5.42
Bore Diameter Outer Ring (D1)586.2 mm
Minimum Chamfer Dimension (Rmin)3 mm
Static Axial Load Factor (Y0)5.3
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y2)8.06
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)265,000 N

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