
FAG 23130-E1A-XL-M spherical roller bearing
- Brand
- FAG
- Category
- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Spherical roller bearings
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Decoding FAG 23130-E1A-XL-M
- 231Series
- Spherical roller bearings, 231 series. Series differ in outside diameter and width even when the bore is the same.
- 30Bore
- Bore 150 mm (30 × 5).
- E1A-XL-MSuffix
- FAG suffix: identifies the variant, such as seals or shields, cage, internal clearance or other features.
23130 is the standard ISO basic designation, which sets the bearing type, series and bore.
Description
FAG 23130-E1A-XL-M measures 150 mm across the bore and 250 mm across the outside diameter; its width is 80 mm (150 x 250 x 80 mm).
FAG 23130-E1A-XL-M belongs to spherical roller bearing, part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for 23130-E1A-XL-M and any equivalents.
When a shaft flexes or the housing and shaft are not perfectly aligned, a self-aligning bearing keeps the equipment running. FAG spherical roller bearings use two rows of spherical rollers running on a spherical raceway in the outer ring, so they carry heavy radial loads together with axial loads in both directions while absorbing angular misalignment between shaft and support. You will find them in gear reducers, mining and cement equipment, steelmaking lines and other drives where alignment errors are part of normal operation.
Reading the designation helps you order the right bearing. In a number such as 23022-E1A-XL-M or 23036-E1A-XL-M, the base number sets the size: a larger number means a larger section and more load capacity. The E1A suffix marks the optimized roller and cage design, XL identifies the long-life design, and the closing M stands for the roller-guided solid brass cage. Knowing these blocks lets you request the exact part number without guessing.
These bearings show up in gear reducers and gearboxes, cement and mining mills, paper machines, steelmaking equipment, conveyor belts and industrial fans, as well as presses, cranes and large agricultural machinery. Because they tolerate misalignment, they suit long shafts or shafts that flex, where a rigid bearing would pick up parasitic stresses.
Selection starts with the radial and axial load, the rotation speed and the lubrication method. Sealing may be open or include plates and seals, depending on the environment, and the solid brass cage fits demanding duty. At mounting, check the initial alignment and internal clearance; correct lubrication and a proper fit on shaft and housing are what make the bearing last. On equipment that vibrates, check clearance often.
Spherical roller bearings come from several brands under equivalent designations. When you compare options, look at main dimensions, internal clearance, cage type and sealing design. Interchangeability is not always direct, since load capacity, limiting speed or heat treatment can differ. For a replacement, send the complete part number and the operating conditions and we will help you confirm the match.
MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies FAG bearings to customers throughout the United States and in several Latin American countries. Send the part number by WhatsApp or email and our team will reply promptly with a quote, suggest equivalents and help you choose the right bearing for the application.
Dimensions
150 x 250 x 80 mm (d x D x B): boundary dimensions for basic designation 23130, according to ISO 15.
- Bore
- 150mm
- Outside diameter (D)
- 250mm
- Width (B)
- 80mm
SKF and other brands, same size
Other brands' pages with basic designation 23130: 150 x 250 x 80 mm (d x D x B) per ISO 15.
- Need the SKF 23130? We can also quote:2313023130 CC/W3323130 CCK/W332 more →
- NSK23130CE423130CKE423130CAME41 more →
- NTN23130EAD123130EMD123130EAKD11 more →
- RKB23130
- TIMKEN23130EJ23130EM
What they share are the ISO 15 boundary dimensions, not the specs: seals or shields, internal clearance, cage and load rating may vary with brand and suffix. Every quote is by full part number.
Frequently asked questions
- FAG 23130-E1A-XL-M bearing: what are its dimensions?
- FAG 23130-E1A-XL-M measures 150 mm across the bore and 250 mm across the outside diameter; its width is 80 mm (150 x 250 x 80 mm). Those are the boundary dimensions standardized in ISO 15 for basic designation 23130.
- What does the E1A suffix mean on a FAG bearing?
- It identifies the optimized roller and cage design. It is part of the standard designation of the series, so keep it when you request a replacement.
- How can I tell if a spherical roller bearing interchanges with another brand?
- Check main dimensions, internal clearance, cage type and sealing. Matching dimensions alone are not enough, because load capacity and limiting speed may differ. Send the complete part number and the operating conditions for a closer check.
- What lubrication should a spherical roller bearing use?
- It depends on speed, temperature and environment. Medium-consistency grease suits high speeds, while humid or dusty conditions call for grease with EP additives. The amount and frequency of relubrication follow the equipment.

