Deep Groove Ball Bearings FAG 6048 -MA-C3

The 6048 -MA-C3 single-row deep groove ball bearing from FAG Wälzlager, with a 240 mm bore, solid brass cage and C3 clearance, offers high load-carrying capacity for demanding industrial applications.

The 6048 -MA-C3 deep groove ball bearing from FAG Wälzlager is an open, single-row radial ball bearing designed for heavy machinery. With key dimensions of a 240 mm bore, 360 mm outer diameter and 56 mm width, this rolling bearing is primarily designed to accommodate high radial loads as well as axial forces. Manufactured from standard rolling-bearing steel 100Cr6, the design exhibits high dimensional stability. The rolling elements are also made from standard rolling-bearing steel. Thanks to its design without a seal and without a flange or groove on the outer ring, the bearing can be flexibly integrated into existing lubrication systems.

What is the 6048 -MA-C3 deep groove ball bearing suitable for in heavy machinery manufacturing?

This rolling bearing is primarily used in applications involving large shaft diameters and heavy-duty industrial drives. The design accommodates shafts with a diameter of 240 mm and withstands high radial forces whilst simultaneously handling axial loads in both directions. Thanks to its permissible temperature range of –30 to +200 degrees, the bearing retains its dimensional stability even under thermal stress. As the bearing is of an open design, the installation point requires a protective housing with an external supply of lubricating oil or grease.

What properties do the brass cage and C3 bearing clearance offer in this design?

The additional designation MA indicates a solid brass cage with an external guide. This solid material is characterised by high strength, dampens mechanical vibrations and stabilises the guidance of the rolling elements. The designation C3 stands for a slightly increased radial bearing clearance. The increased radial clearance compensates for thermal linear expansion at operating temperatures up to +200 degrees, as well as tight fits, to prevent the rolling elements from becoming stressed. With tolerance class P0/PN or ABEC 1, users benefit from standardised dimensional and concentricity accuracy for industrial applications.