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FAG QJ256-N2-MPA-C3

Four-point contact bearing 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
870 kN
Static load ratingC0
1750 kN
Limiting speednG
2210 r/min

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications14 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
SeriesQJ256
Bore diameterd280 mm
Outside diameterD500 mm
WidthB80 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC870 kN
Basic static load ratingC01750 kN
Fatigue load limitPu49 kN
Reference speednref1000 r/min
Limiting speednG2210 r/min
Mass≈m73.1 kg
Precision classPN — Normal (ISO 492:2023)
CageMPA — Solid brass cage, outer ring guided
Minimum operating temperatureTmin-30 °C
Maximum operating temperatureTmax200 °C
Product characteristics5 parameters
Product characteristics
ParameterSymbolValue
Design, bearing outer ringN2Two retaining grooves in the outer ring on one side
Tolerance classPNNormal (ISO 492:2023)
CageMPASolid brass cage, outer ring guided
Dimensional / heat stabilizationS1Rings dimensional stabilized up to 200°
Axial internal clearanceC3Group 3 (C3), bigger than CN
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, radialCr870,000 N195,593.525 lbf
Basic static load rating, radialC0r1,750,000 N393,435.252 lbf
Fatigue load limit, radialCur49,000 N11,016.187 lbf
Limiting speednG2,210 1/min
Reference speednϑr1,000 1/min
Mass≈m73.1 kg161.158 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
Dimensions9 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Minimum chamfer dimensionrmin5 mm0.197 in
Shoulder diameter outer ringD1421.8 mm16.606 in
Shoulder diameter inner ringd1358.5 mm14.114 in
Distance between the apexes of the pressure conesa273.1 mm10.752 in
Hight retaining slotan15 mm0.591 in
Width retaining slotbn12.5 mm0.492 in
Radius retaining slotrn2.5 mm0.098 in
Angle retaining slot45 °
Contact angleα35 °
Temperature range2 parameters
Temperature range
ParameterSymbolValue
Operating temperature min.Tmin-30 °C-22 °F
Operating temperature max.Tmax200 °C392 °F
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 Identity8 parameters
Manufacturer Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Schaeffler Product Code1935182
BrandFAG
Base TypeQJ256
SAP material number0167424190030
Base product230508AD41
Bearing X designationQJ256-N2-MPA-C3
Mounting Manager IDQJ256-N2-MPA-C3
Grease application IDQJ256-N2-MPA-C3
Product Identity2 parameters
Product Identity
ParameterSymbolValue
ConstructionFour point contact bearing QJ2..-N2-MPA, holding grooves, solid brass cage
Short DescriptionFour-point contact bearing
Technical Data22 parameters
Technical Data
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore Diameter (D)280 mm
Outside Diameter (D)500 mm
Width (B)80 mm
Basic Dynamic Load Rating, Radial (Cr)870,000 N
Basic Static Load Rating, Radial (C0R)1,750,000 N
Operating Temperature Min. (Tmin)-30 °C
Limiting Speed (Ng)2,210 1/min
Operating Temperature Max. (Tmax)200 °C
Reference Speed (Nϑr)1,000 1/min
Angle Retaining Slot (Angle Retain)45 °
Hight Retaining Slot (An)15 mm
Radius Retaining Slot (Rn)2.5 mm
Fatigue Load Limit, Radial (Cur)49,000 N
Minimum Diameter Shaft Shoulder (Da Min)300 mm
Shoulder Diameter Inner Ring (D1)358.5 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)421.8 mm
Contact Angle (Α)35 °
Distance Between The Apexes Of The Pressure Cones (A)273.1 mm
Width Retaining Slot (Bn)12.5 mm

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