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FAG 23972-MB-C3

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

Technical data available
Bore diameterd
360 mm
Outside diameterD
480 mm
WidthB
90 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
1440 kN
Static load ratingC0
3200 kN
Limiting speednG
1540 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications14 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Series23972
Bore diameterd360 mm
Outside diameterD480 mm
WidthB90 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC1440 kN
Basic static load ratingC03200 kN
Fatigue load limitPu216 kN
Reference speednref800 r/min
Limiting speednG1540 r/min
Mass≈m45.215 kg
Internal clearanceC3 (Group 3) — Internal clearance larger than CN
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 clearanceC3 (Group 3)Internal clearance larger than CN
Relubrication featureStandard
Main Dimensions & Performance Data9 parameters
Main Dimensions & Performance Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore diameterd360 mm14.173 in
Outside diameterD480 mm18.898 in
WidthB90 mm3.543 in
Basic dynamic load rating, radialCr1,440,000 N323,741.007 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r3,200,000 N719,424.46 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur216,000 N48,561.151 lbf
Limiting speednG1,540 1/min
Reference speednϑr800 1/min
Mass≈m45.215 kg99.682 lbs
Mounting dimensions3 parameters
Mounting dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum diameter shaft shoulderda min372.4 mm14.661 in
Maximum diameter of housing shoulderDa max467.6 mm18.409 in
Maximum recess radiusra max2.5 mm0.098 in
Dimensions4 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin3 mm0.118 in
Bore diameter outer ringD1447.1 mm17.602 in
Diameter lubrication holeds9.5 mm0.374 in
Width of lubricating groovens17.7 mm0.697 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 Ye0.17
Dynamic axial load factorY14.05
Dynamic axial load factorY26.04
Static axial load factorY03.96
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 Code390070
BrandFAG
Base Type23972
Old Designation["23972MB.C3"]
X Life Markingn.r.
SAP material number0190427010030
Base product2305091131
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionSpherical roller bearing 239..-MB, symmetric 3 ribs
Short DescriptionSpherical Roller Bearing
Technical Data21 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)360 mm
Outside Diamater (D)480 mm
Total Width (B)90 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)1,440,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)3,200,000 N
Diameter Lubrication Hole (Ds)9.5 mm
Operating Temperature Min. (Tmin)-30 °C
Minimum Diameter Shaft Shoulder (Da)372.4 mm
Operating Temperature Max. (Tmax)200 °C
Limiting Speed (Limiting Spe)1,540 1/min
Reference Speed (Nϑr)800 1/min
Maximum Recess Radius (Ra Max)2.5 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Housing Shoulder (Da)467.6 mm
Limiting Value Of Fa/Fr For The Applicability Of Diff. Values Of Factors X And Y (E)0.17
Width Of Lubricating Groove (Ns)17.7 mm
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y1)4.05
Bore Diameter Outer Ring (D1)447.1 mm
Minimum Chamfer Dimension (Rmin)3 mm
Static Axial Load Factor (Y0)3.96
Dynamic Axial Load Factor (Y2)6.04
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)216,000 N

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