SL185009-XL bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The SL185009-XL is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 75 x 40 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAG |
| Bore diameter d | 45 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 75 mm |
| Width B | 40 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 120 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 148 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 25.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3950 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 710 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SL185009-XL |
| 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 & sl1850-series range
| Bore d | 1.772 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 2.953 in |
| Width B | 1.575 in |
| ISO bore code | 09 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 15 mm |
| Smallest bore in sl1850-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in sl1850-series | 560 mm |
| Width range across sl1850-series | 30–243 mm |
| Bore position in sl1850-series (smallest first) | 6 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest sl1850-series size | 25 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL185009 | 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 SL185009-XL model number is decoded
envelope 45×75×40 mm with a 15.0 mm radial section; every available circumferential space carries a roller because there is no cage C is 120 kN and C0 148 kN; with a C/C0 ratio of 0.81 the 40 mm-wide full complement concentrates on extreme static and steady radial capacity rather than speed the fatigue load limit Cur is 25.5 kN, the limiting speed 5,800 r/min and the thermal reference speed 3,950 r/min — full-complement roller-to-roller contact keeps both speeds well below caged cylindrical bearings of the same size the dynamic rating is 2.67 kN per millimetre of the 45 mm bore and 3.00 kN per millimetre of the 40 mm width, figures that explain the use of this bearing in compact, heavily loaded gearbox positions mass is 710 g (0.24 g per mm² of the 75×40 mm envelope); the stiff, thick rings keep raceway deformation low under peak loads 45 mm bore marks the medium range: mounting forces and fits become critical, and the 710 g mass calls for proper induction or press tooling rather than hand fitting At 710 g, this is a rigid machine element used in rolling stands, crane wheels, winches and planetary stages with tight envelope constraints The SL1850 tolerates no angular misalignment — the two roller rows distribute load only when shaft and housing axes are parallel, so housing bore alignment is a mounting requirement As an X-life (-XL) bearing it benefits from the optimised surface finish that reduces friction and raises the fatigue strength behind the 25.5 kN Cur value. Typical applications include construction machinery slewing drives, material handling conveyor pulleys and planetary gear bearing positions, where the 75 mm outside diameter and 120 kN dynamic rating match the duty. In construction machinery slewing drives the unit fits a compact 45 mm seat, and in material handling conveyor pulleys the 710 g mass suits the compact, space-optimised housing. Designers also specify it for planetary gear bearing positions, relying on the 40 mm width and the published 148 kN static rating. The split outer ring of SL0149 is joined by retaining rings for handling only; never use those rings as a thrust face in the design. Relubrication paths matter: specify the annular groove/hole executions where access is poor, because the tightly packed rows trap old grease.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- material handling conveyor pulleys
- rope drums and winch drums
- construction machinery slewing drives
- planetary gear bearing positions
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 split outer ring of SL0149 is joined by retaining rings for handling only; never use those rings as a thrust face in the design.
- Relubrication paths matter: specify the annular groove/hole executions where access is poor, because the tightly packed rows trap old grease.
- C0 is the number that tempts overload in slow machinery, but fatigue life is still governed by the dynamic C rating and lubricant film.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the SL185009-XL?
The SL185009-XL is a SL1850 double-row full-complement semi-locating cylindrical roller bearing with 75 mm outside diameter, 45 mm bore and 40 mm width, envelope 45×75×40 mm. Mass is 710 g.
What does the SL185009-XL designation mean in the FAG/INA HR1 catalogue?
SL185009-XL identifies this SL1850 double-row full-complement semi-locating cylindrical roller bearing in the Schaeffler HR1 rolling bearings catalogue; the -XL suffix marks the X-life execution. The envelope is 45×75×40 mm and the catalogue ratings are C 120 kN, C0 148 kN, Cur 25.5 kN.
What is the load capacity of the SL185009-XL?
The basic dynamic load rating C is 120 kN and the basic static load rating C0 is 148 kN; the fatigue load limit Cur is 25.5 kN.
What is the maximum speed of the SL185009-XL?
The limiting speed is 5,800 r/min and the thermal reference speed is 3,950 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 SL185009-XL?
The SL1850 is semi-locating: it carries axial load in one direction and permits the catalogue s-displacement in the other.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog HR1 2026-09-25 on 2026-09-30. Read our editorial & correction policy.