231SM380MA Split spherical roller bearings Widely used in large mining sites

The 231SM380-MA  is a split spherical roller bearing. This bearing type has a solid inner ring, which runs on two rows of symmetrical rollers in a solid outer ring. The outer ring has a concave, spherical raceway. This design compensates for any alignment errors and shaft deflections. Spherical roller bearings can withstand particularly high radial loads. Additionally, they can accommodate axial forces in both directions. These bearings are used in pumps and fans, conveyors, size reduction equipment, machinery for the shipping industry, etc.

Due to the split design of the 231SM380-MA this bearing is easily mounted. The inner ring, outer ring and cage with roller set are divided in two parts. The bearing rings are screwed together. Split spherical roller bearings are both time- and cost-saving alternatives to single-piece bearings. This circumvents time-consuming work like disassembling gears, couplings, and drives.