Spherical roller bearing FAG 20215-K-TVP-C3

FAG 20215-K-TVP-C3 is a spherical roller bearing reference, within Bearings. Request a quote for 20215-K-TVP-C3 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The spherical roller bearing is a double-row self-aligning bearing, with a spherical raceway in the outer ring and crowned rollers that adapt to small misalignments between shaft and housing. The FAG 202 series, with suffixes K, TVP and C3, is used in applications where there is shaft deflection or mounting in split housings. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this line in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and helps you identify the exact code you need.

The designation of the 202 series is read in parts: the base number identifies the size and dimension series; the letter K indicates that the bore is tapered (taper 1:12), which allows mounting with an adapter sleeve or directly on a tapered shaft. The suffix TVP corresponds to the reinforced polyamide cage, roller-guided, suitable for moderate temperatures. The C3 ending indicates an internal radial clearance greater than normal, intended for interference fits or thermal expansion. Thus, a code such as 20205-K-TVP-C3 combines the four pieces of information: size, taper, cage and clearance.

These bearings are chosen in equipment where the shaft is not perfectly aligned with the housing: belt conveyors, bucket elevators, mills, mixers, machines for the food industry and aggregate plants. In the Argentine market they appear in maintenance of continuous movement equipment, where the self-aligning capability reduces stress on the rings and extends the life of the assembly. They are also used in industrial fans and process pumps, provided the load is predominantly radial and speeds are not high.

To select the correct bearing, take into account the radial load and permissible misalignment, which must not exceed the typical values of the series. The tapered bore K requires a controlled interference fit: it is mounted with an adapter sleeve or hydraulic nut and the residual clearance is verified with feeler gauges. The TVP cage does not require additional lubrication due to its material, but the lubricant must be chosen according to temperature and speed. The C3 clearance is suitable when the fit is tight or there is a thermal gradient between inner and outer ring. Initial alignment and peripheral sealing are key to preventing contamination.

Regarding equivalences, spherical roller bearings are identified by their dimensional designation and by the execution suffixes. Each manufacturer may use different letters for the cage, clearance or taper, but the base number and dimension series allow finding the replacement. Not all suffixes are interchangeable: a K tapered bore is not equivalent to a cylindrical bore, and a C3 does not replace a normal clearance if the fit does not require it. It is always advisable to verify the complete designation before replacing.

If you need to identify a bearing of this series, send the complete code or a photo of the marking on WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales. With that data we can guide you on the equivalent FAG designation and the available alternatives. Service is personalized and prompt.

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