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Self-aligning ball bearings
Overview

Self-aligning ball bearings from Western Bearing House

Self-aligning ball bearings have two rows of balls running on a common spherical raceway in the outer ring, so the inner ring, balls and cage can tilt to follow shaft deflection or mounting error. They run cool at moderate loads and are offered with cylindrical bore, or tapered bore for adapter sleeves.

Series
11
Catalogued sizes
306
Bore range
5–152.4 mm
O.D. up to
279 mm

Typical applications

Textile spinning framesWoodworking machineryAgricultural shaftsMaterial handling

Engineering features

  • Accommodates misalignment and shaft deflection
  • Cylindrical or tapered (1:12) bore
  • Adapter sleeve, clamping sleeve and nut
  • Metric and inch series
  • Hardness, dimensional and vibration tested
  • AISI 52100 / 100Cr6 steel, 60–64 HRC

Technical specifications

Construction, standards and dimension range for self-aligning ball bearings. Dimensions are converted to millimetres for inch series.

Self-aligning ball bearingsTechnical specification
Bearing typeSelf-aligning ball bearings
Designs and seriesDouble row, 1200, 1300, 2200, 2300 and 10400 series; inch RL, RM, TL and TM
Catalogued sizes306 sizes in 11 series
Bore range (d)5–152.4 mm
Outside diameter (D)19–279.4 mm
Width range (B)6–88 mm
Measurement systemMetric and inch
MaterialHigh-carbon chromium bearing steel, AISI 52100 / 100Cr6
HardnessThrough-hardened, 60–64 HRC
Precision classISO 492 / DIN 620 Normal (P0), P6 and P5
Radial clearanceC2, Normal, C3 and C4
CagePressed steel or polyamide
Bore typeCylindrical, or tapered (1:12) with adapter sleeve, clamping sleeve and nut
Quality testingHardness, dimensional, runout and vibration testing of every bearing
PackingAnti-corrosive VCI export wrapping
Typical applicationsTextile spinning frames, Woodworking machinery, Agricultural shafts, Material handling

Series overview

Every catalog series in this family. Select a series to open its full size and interchange table below.

SeriesSelf-aligning ball bearings: 11 series
SeriesDescriptionSystemSizesBore (d)O.D. (D)Width (B)Catalog page
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Light series RL
Inch270.5–6 in1.3–10.5 in0.4–1.6 in19
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Medium series RM
Inch280.5–6 in1.6–11 in0.6–2.3 in20
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Light series 1200
Metric285–110 mm19–200 mm6–38 mm21
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Medium series 1300
Metric2310–110 mm35–240 mm11–50 mm22
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Heavy series 10400
Metric1817–100 mm62–265 mm17–60 mm23
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Light & medium series 2200 & 2300
Metric4510–110 mm30–240 mm14–88 mm24
Double row self-aligning ball bearings
Light & medium series 4200 & 4300
Metric3410–80 mm30–170 mm14–58 mm25
Self-aligning ball bearings, taper bore
Light series with clamping sleeve and nut
Inch170.6–3.5 in2–7.2 in0.6–1.3 in26
Self-aligning ball bearings, taper bore
Medium series with clamping sleeve and nut
Inch170.6–3.5 in2.3–8.5 in0.7–1.8 in27
Self-aligning ball bearings, taper bore
Light series with clamping sleeve and nut
Metric3417–110 mm47–215 mm14–42 mm28
Self-aligning ball bearings, taper bore
Medium series with clamping sleeve and nut
Metric3517–110 mm52–260 mm15–53 mm29

Size and interchange tables

Bearing numbers with their equivalents and dimensions from our catalog. Select any row for its technical drawing and full cross-reference.

Series RLDouble row self-aligning ball bearings, light series RL. Dimensions in inches.
Bearing number and equivalentsDimensions (in)
SKFRHPFAGRIVNBC / HoffmannBore dO.D. DWidth B
RL 4NLJ 1/2RL 44 PAJ4 ULS 51/21 5/163/8
RL 5NLJ 5/8RL 55 PAJ5 ULS 75/81 9/167/16
RL 6NLJ 3/4RL 66 PAJ6 ULS 83/41 7/89/16
RL 7NLJ 7/8RL 77 PAJ7 ULS 97/829/16
RL 8NLJ 1RL 88 PAJ8 ULS 1012 1/45/8
RL 9NLJ 1.1/8RL 99 PAJ9 ULS 111 1/82 1/25/8
RL 10NLJ 1.1/4RL 1010 PAJ10 ULS 121 1/42 3/411/16
RL 11NLJ 1.3/8RL 1111 PAJ11 ULS 12.1/21 3/8311/16
RL 12NLJ 1.1/2RL 1212 PAJ12 ULS 131 1/23 1/23/4
RL 13NLJ 1.5/8RL 1313 PAJ13 ULS 13.1/21 5/83 1/23/4
RL 14NLJ 1.3/4RL 1414 PAJ14 ULS 141 3/43 3/413/16
RL 15NLJ 1.7/8RL 1515 PAJ15 ULS 14.1/21 7/8413/16
RL 16NLJ 2RL 1616 PAJ16 ULS 152413/16
RL 18NLJ 2.1/4RL 1818 PAJ18 ULS 162 1/44 1/27/8
RL 20NLJ 2.1/2RL 2020 PAJ20 ULS 172 1/2515/16
RL 22NLJ 2.3/4RL 2222 PAJ22 ULS 182 3/45 1/415/16
RL 24NLJ 3RL 2424 PAJ24 ULS 1935 3/41 1/16
RL 26NLJ 3.1/4RL 2626 PAJ26 ULS 19.1/23 1/461 1/16
RL 28NLJ 3.1/2RL 2828 PAJ28 ULS 203 1/26 1/21 1/8
RL 30NLJ 3.3/4RL 3030 PAJ30 ULS 20.1/23 3/46 3/41 1/8
RL 32NLJ 4RL 3232 PAJ32 ULS 2147 1/41 1/4
RL 34NLJ 4.1/4RL 3434 PAJ34 ULS 21.1/24 1/47 1/21 1/4
RL 36NLJ 4.1/2RL 3636 PAJ36 ULS 224 1/281 5/16
RL 38NLJ 4.3/4RL 3838 PAJ38 ULS 22.1/24 3/48 1/41 5/16
RL 40NLJ 5RL 4040 PAJ40 ULS 23591 3/8
RL 44NLJ 5.1/2RL 4444 PAJ44 ULS 23.1/25 1/29 1/21 3/8
RL 48NLJ 6RL 4848 PAJ48 ULS 24610 1/21 9/16

Source: Western Bearing House product guide, page 19. Inch sizes are written as a whole number and fraction, for example 1 1/2.

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