Cylindrical Roller Bearings FAG NU232 -E-M1

The FAG NU232 -E-M1 cylindrical roller bearing is a single-row idler bearing with a brass cage, measuring 160 x 290 x 48 mm, designed for high radial loads.

As a single-row roller bearing, the NU232 -E-M1 absorbs high radial forces in heavy-duty industrial applications. This model of FAG rolling bearing is an open design with the main dimensions of 160 mm bore, 290 mm outer diameter and 48 mm width. The NU design is conceived as a pure support bearing, in which the inner ring can be removed from both sides. A solid brass cage guides the cylindrical rollers and ensures mechanical load-carrying capacity.

In which applications does the NU232 -E-M1 cylindrical roller bearing compensate for linear expansion?

The bearing is primarily used in mounting arrangements where thermal longitudinal expansion of the shaft needs to be compensated for. As the inner ring has no flanges, the shaft can be moved axially relative to the housing without generating axial constraint forces. Typical applications include heavy-duty drive trains and rotating shafts subject to high radial loads. The permissible temperature range extends from –30 to +150 degrees, ensuring the design remains functional even under elevated operating temperatures.

What is important to consider with the NU design featuring a brass cage?

When designing the system, it must be borne in mind that the NU design cannot accommodate axial forces and must therefore be combined with a suitable fixed bearing. The inner ring can be withdrawn from both sides, which facilitates the separate installation of both bearing rings. The solid brass cage ensures dimensional stability under vibrations or accelerations. As the bearing is of an open design and the outer ring has no lubrication bore, lubrication is provided externally via the adjacent structure.