Spherical roller bearing FAG 23168-BEA-XL-2RSR-MB1

FAG 23168-BEA-XL-2RSR-MB1 is a spherical roller bearing reference, within Bearings. Request a quote for 23168-BEA-XL-2RSR-MB1 via WhatsApp or email with the quantity you need; we respond promptly with lead time and equivalents.

The spherical roller bearing is a self-aligning bearing with two rows of rollers, a spherical raceway on the outer ring and a cylindrical or tapered bore in the inner ring. It accommodates misalignment and shaft flexing without losing load capacity, which is why it is used in heavy equipment where perfect alignment is not guaranteed. The FAG BEA XL series, which MR Accesorios Industriales carries, covers high-demand applications in mining, cement, steel and material handling.

The designation is read in blocks. The initial number indicates the size: in the examples 23160, 23164, 23168, 23172, 23176 and 23180, the 231 series increases in diameter as the number rises. Then come the design letters: BEA identifies the roller and cage execution, XL the higher load capacity generation, 2RSR the sealing on both sides and MB the solid brass cage guided by the inner ring. The final numeric suffix distinguishes variants within that same execution.

In Argentina these bearings appear in heavy gear reducers and gearboxes, cement and mining mills, crushers, vibrating screens, paper machines, large industrial fans and steel industry equipment. They are also found in overhead cranes, mineral conveyor belts and aggregate processing plants, where the shaft works under bending and the housing is not always perfectly aligned. In such assemblies, the bearing's self-aligning capability prevents parasitic loads on the supports.

To select, consider radial and axial load, rotation speed, shaft diameter and type of fit. The 2RSR variant comes sealed from the factory: it is advisable when there is dust, water or lubricant that can migrate, and the speed limit imposed by the seal must be respected. If the bore is tapered, mounting is done with an adapter sleeve and residual clearance is controlled; if it is cylindrical, it is pressed on hot or with suitable tools. Lubrication, alignment of the supports and cleanliness of the housing are decisive for service life.

Between brands, a spherical roller bearing is identified by its numeric designation and by the execution, sealing and cage suffixes. To replace one unit with another from a different manufacturer, compare bore, outer diameter and width, bore type, internal clearance and sealing system, not just the series number. When the code does not match exactly, it is advisable to verify the technical data sheet of both parts before mounting.

If you have the code engraved on the bearing or the equipment model, send it by WhatsApp to MR Accesorios Industriales and we will quote you shortly. With the complete designation, the brand and the application we can guide you on the correct variant.

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