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FAG 6256-M

Deep groove ball bearings technical reference with manufacturer-sourced dimensions, characteristics and engineering resources.

Technical data available
Bore diameterd
280 mm
Outside diameterD
500 mm
WidthB
80 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
425 kN
Static load ratingC0
600 kN
Limiting speednG
2250 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications17 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Series6256
Bore diameterd280 mm
Outside diameterD500 mm
WidthB80 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC425 kN
Basic static load ratingC0600 kN
Fatigue load limitPu20.9 kN
Reference speednref1690 r/min
Limiting speednG2250 r/min
Mass≈m72.9 kg
Precision classPN — Normal (ISO 492:2023)
Internal clearanceCN (Group N) — Normal internal clearance
SealingWithout — Not sealed
CageM — Solid brass cage, rolling element guided
LubricantWithout — Bearing not greased
Minimum operating temperatureTmin-30 °C
Maximum operating temperatureTmax200 °C
Precision classification2 parameters
Precision classification
ParameterSymbolValue
Radial ball bearing tolerance equivalentABEC 1Derived from ISO Normal; not a direct ABEC marking
Mapping basisISO 492 / ANSI/ABMA 20The original manufacturer tolerance remains the controlling value.
Product characteristics7 parameters
Product characteristics
ParameterSymbolValue
Type of SealWithoutNot sealed
CageMSolid brass cage, rolling element guided
Tolerance classPNNormal (ISO 492:2023)
Dimensional / heat stabilizationS1Rings dimensional stabilized up to 200°
LubricantWithoutBearing not greased
Radial internal clearanceCN (Group N)Normal internal clearance
Bore typeZCylindrical
Main Dimensions & Performance Data9 parameters
Main Dimensions & Performance Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore diameterd280 mm11.024 in
Outside diameterD500 mm19.685 in
WidthB80 mm3.15 in
Basic dynamic load rating, radialCr425,000 N95,548.561 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r600,000 N134,892.086 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur20,900 N4,698.741 lbf
Limiting speednG2,250 1/min
Reference speednϑr1,690 1/min
Mass≈m72.9 kg160.717 lbs
Mounting dimensions3 parameters
Mounting dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum diameter shaft shoulderda min300 mm11.811 in
Maximum diameter of housing shoulderDa max480 mm18.898 in
Maximum fillet radiusra max4 mm0.157 in
Dimensions3 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin5 mm0.197 in
Shoulder diameter outer ringD1422.85 mm16.648 in
Shoulder diameter inner ringd1356.65 mm14.041 in
Temperature range2 parameters
Temperature range
ParameterSymbolValue
Operating temperature min.Tmin-30 °C-22 °F
Operating temperature max.Tmax200 °C392 °F
Calculation factors1 parameter
Calculation factors
ParameterSymbolValue
Calculation factorf015.3
Capabilities & suitability7 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
Manufacturer Identity9 parameters
Manufacturer Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Schaeffler Product Code351631
BrandFAG
Base Type6256
Old Designation["6256M"]
SAP material number0191069390000
Base product2305080101
Bearing X designation6256-M
Mounting Manager ID6256-M
Grease application ID6256-M
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionDeep groove ball bearing 62..-M, single row, solid brass cage
Short DescriptionDeep groove ball bearing
Technical Data17 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)280 mm
Outside Diameter (D)500 mm
Width (B)80 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)425,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)600,000 N
Operating Temperature Min. (Tmin)-30 °C
Limiting Speed (Ng)2,250 1/min
Operating Temperature Max. (Tmax)200 °C
Reference Speed (Nϑr)1,690 1/min
Calculation Factor (F0)15.3
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)20,900 N
Minimum Diameter Shaft Shoulder (Da Min)300 mm
Shoulder Diameter Inner Ring (D1)356.65 mm
Maximum Diameter Of Housing Shoulder (Da Max)480 mm
Minimum Chamfer Dimension (Rmin)5 mm
Maximum Fillet Radius (Ra Max)4 mm
Shoulder Diameter Outer Ring (D1)422.85 mm

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