SL183030 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The SL183030 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 225 x 56 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 225 mm d = 150 B = 56 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 150 mm, outer diameter D 225 mm, width B 56 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand FAG
Bore diameter d 150 mm
Outer diameter D 225 mm
Width B 56 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage none
Basic dynamic load rating C 475 kN
Basic static load rating C0 700 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 93 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 1430 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 1740 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 7330 g
Manufacturer designation SL183030
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version HR1 2026-09-25
Last verified 2026-09-30

Source: catalog reference (HR1 2026-09-25) · extracted 2026-09-30

Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR1 2026-09-25); FAG® is a trademark of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized FAG/Schaeffler distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at schaeffler.com.

Dimensions in inches & sl1830-series range

Bore d 5.906 in
Outer diameter D 8.858 in
Width B 2.205 in
ISO bore code 30
Radial section height (D−d)/2 37.5 mm
Smallest bore in sl1830-series 20 mm
Largest outer diameter in sl1830-series 600 mm
Width range across sl1830-series 16–148 mm
Bore position in sl1830-series (smallest first) 21 of 36
Bore above smallest sl1830-series size 130 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
SL183030 ISO 15 full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data.

Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the SL183030 model number is decoded

envelope 150×225×56 mm with a 37.5 mm radial section; every available circumferential space carries a roller because there is no cage C is 475 kN and C0 700 kN; with a C/C0 ratio of 0.68 the 56 mm-wide full complement concentrates on extreme static and steady radial capacity rather than speed the fatigue load limit Cur is 93 kN, the limiting speed 1,740 r/min and the thermal reference speed 1,430 r/min — full-complement roller-to-roller contact keeps both speeds well below caged cylindrical bearings of the same size the dynamic rating is 3.17 kN per millimetre of the 150 mm bore and 8.48 kN per millimetre of the 56 mm width, figures that explain the use of this bearing in compact, heavily loaded gearbox positions mass is 7.33 kg (7330 g) (0.58 g per mm² of the 225×56 mm envelope); the stiff, thick rings keep raceway deformation low under peak loads 150 mm bore, 225 mm outside diameter: at this size the 700 kN C0 rating and rigid full-complement pack replace multi-bearing arrangements in compact heavy-duty designs The dimension-series digits place this bearing in the SL18 section of the HR1 plan, giving the 37.5 mm section height between the 150 mm bore and the 225 mm outside diameter The semi-locating function means this bearing locates the shaft in one axial direction and floats in the other — useful in two-bearing shafts where one position is fixed and the other absorbs expansion Typical applications include crane travelling-wheel mechanisms, compact slow-speed agitator drives and heavy industrial gearbox shafts, where the 225 mm outside diameter and 475 kN dynamic rating match the duty. In crane travelling-wheel mechanisms the unit fits a compact 150 mm seat, and in compact slow-speed agitator drives the 7.33 kg mass is part of the rotor inertia calculation. Designers also specify it for heavy industrial gearbox shafts, relying on the 56 mm width and the published 700 kN static rating. The bearings cannot accommodate angular misalignment; check shaft and housing parallelism before blaming the bearing for edge spalling. C0 is the number that tempts overload in slow machinery, but fatigue life is still governed by the dynamic C rating and lubricant film.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • compact slow-speed agitator drives
  • rolling-mill and steel-industry drives
  • crane travelling-wheel mechanisms
  • heavy industrial gearbox shafts

Known failure patterns

  • raceway pitting from overloaded slow-speed positions where the cageless rollers repeatedly stress one contact band
  • rib and roller-end scoring when applied axial thrust exceeds the semi-locating capacity
  • roller smearing from roller-to-roller sliding at speeds above the limiting value
  • edge loading and premature spalling caused by undetected shaft/housing misalignment (full-complement rows cannot self-align)
  • brinelling of the raceways from static shock during mounting or transport of the heavy rotor
  • lubricant starvation in the tightly packed roller set, especially in the double-row executions
  • freting and creep on a loose ring seat under a rotating load
  • contamination wear in open gearbox positions with damaged seals or breathers
  • false brinelling from micro-movement while the shaft is stationary under vibration

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • The bearings cannot accommodate angular misalignment; check shaft and housing parallelism before blaming the bearing for edge spalling.
  • C0 is the number that tempts overload in slow machinery, but fatigue life is still governed by the dynamic C rating and lubricant film.
  • Use the rib structure correctly: SL18/SL1850 give one-direction axial guidance, SL0149 locates both ways and SL0249 floats — pairing two locating bearings on one shaft binds thermal growth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the SL183030?

The SL183030 is a SL1830 single-row full-complement semi-locating cylindrical roller bearing with 225 mm outside diameter, 150 mm bore and 56 mm width, envelope 150×225×56 mm. Mass is 7.33 kg.

What does the SL183030 designation mean in the FAG/INA HR1 catalogue?

SL183030 identifies this SL1830 single-row full-complement semi-locating cylindrical roller bearing in the Schaeffler HR1 rolling bearings catalogue. The envelope is 150×225×56 mm and the catalogue ratings are C 475 kN, C0 700 kN, Cur 93 kN.

What is the load capacity of the SL183030?

The basic dynamic load rating C is 475 kN and the basic static load rating C0 is 700 kN; the fatigue load limit Cur is 93 kN.

What is the maximum speed of the SL183030?

The limiting speed is 1,740 r/min and the thermal reference speed is 1,430 r/min. In the Schaeffler catalogue the reference speed is the thermally permissible running speed under defined load; the lower of the two values governs each application.

What is the locating function of the SL183030?

This is a semi-locating bearing: one rib on the outer ring and two on the inner ring guide the shaft axially in one direction, while the other direction is free for thermal expansion.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog HR1 2026-09-25 on 2026-09-30. Read our editorial & correction policy.