238/500 Spherical Roller Bearing Dimensions
The ENRO 238/500 is a spherical roller bearing in the 23800 series, 500 × 620 × 90 mm. Boundary dimensions follow the ISO 15 dimension series.
Three checks for the 238/500
Most wrong replacements come from one of these. Each answer below comes from the ENRO model table.
Does the size match?
Measure bore, outside diameter and width. The 238/500 is 500 × 620 × 90 mm. If one value differs, see the adjacent sizes below.
Adjacent sizes →Which version do you need?
ENRO lists 2 versions: 238/500W33, 238/500K/W33. Match the seals, shields or bore type of the old bearing.
Versions table →Is the load rating enough?
Cr 1480 kN, C0r 4000 kN (catalog reference values). Check the life at your load and speed.
Life calculator →Not sure which one you have? Send any part number and we'll match the dimensionally equivalent ENRO model.
Check my 238/500238/500 dimensions and ratings
| Bore diameterd | 500 mm |
|---|---|
| Outside diameterD | 620 mm |
| WidthB | 90 mm |
| Chamfer dimension, min.r min | 3 mm |
| Basic dynamic load ratingCr | 1480 kN |
| Basic static load ratingC0r | 4000 kN |
| Limiting speed, greasen grease | 550 rpm |
| Limiting speed, oiln oil | 1,000 rpm |
| Weight (approx.)m | 62.0 kg |
| Series | 23800 |
| Material | GCr15 / GCr15SiMn chrome steel |
| Precision class | P0, P6 |
| Cage | Steel, brass |
| Origin | Made in China — Japanese-standard quality management |
Load ratings, limiting speeds and weights are catalog reference values. Values are confirmed per batch on request.
What “238/500” means
- 238 — dimension series code.
- /500 — for this size the bore is written directly in millimetres: d = 500 mm.
238/500 variants: 238/500W33 / 238/500K/W33
| Order as | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 238/500W33 | Lubrication groove and holes. Groove and holes in the outer ring for relubrication. |
| 238/500K/W33 | Tapered bore 1:12 + Lubrication groove and holes. Tapered bore, taper 1:12, for adapter or withdrawal sleeve mounting. Groove and holes in the outer ring for relubrication. |
Internal clearance (for example CN or C3) is stated on your RFQ. Suffix selector →
Print or save this table as PDF, or ask us to send the spec sheet with your quote.
Selection notes for the 238/500
How this size sits against its neighbours in the 23800 series and the other spherical roller bearing series with the same bore. Every figure is from the ENRO model table.
- The 238/500 is the third of three sizes ENRO lists in the 23800 series, 500 × 620 × 90 mm.
- Next size down, the 23896, is 480 × 600 × 90 mm: twenty millimetres less bore, twenty millimetres less outside diameter, the same width.
- Six other ENRO spherical roller bearings share the 500 mm bore: the 239/500 (23900 series) is 670 × 128 mm, 50 mm more outside diameter and 38 mm wider.
- The 238/500 has a radial section of 60 mm ((D − d) / 2) on a 90 mm width, so its cross-section is wider than it is tall.
- Catalog reference values for the 238/500: Cr 1480 kN, C0r 4000 kN, limiting speed 550 rpm with grease, 1,000 rpm with oil, weight 62.0 kg.
- Catalog dynamic load rating Cr is 1480 kN for the 238/500 against 1440 kN for the 23896 (slightly less, 40 kN or 3%).
- ENRO lists the 238/500 in two versions: 238/500W33, 238/500K/W33. In the same series, the 23896 is listed in the same two versions.
238/500 bearing dimensions: range and series
3 sizes in the 23800 series.
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| Model | d mm | D mm | B mm | Cr kN | C0r kN | Grease rpm | Weight kg | Open model page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23860 | 300 | 380 | 60 | 656 | 1600 | 1,400 | 16.5 | |
| 23896 | 480 | 600 | 90 | 1440 | 3750 | 530 | 61.0 | |
| 238/500 | 500 | 620 | 90 | 1480 | 4000 | 550 | 62.0 | This page |
Catalog reference values. Full 23800 series table →
If the 238/500 is not quite right
Nearest ENRO sizes by bore and by series. Check the housing and shaft before switching.
Other series with a 500 mm bore
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| Model | Series | d | D | B | Cr kN | Open model page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238/500 | 23800 | 500 | 620 | 90 | 1480 | This page |
| 239/500 | 23900 | 500 | 670 | 128 | 2900 | |
| 230/500 | 23000 | 500 | 720 | 167 | 4150 | |
| 240/500 | 24000 | 500 | 720 | 218 | 5500 | |
| 231/500 | 23100 | 500 | 830 | 264 | 7850 | |
| 241/500 | 24100 | 500 | 830 | 325 | 9800 | |
| 232/500 | 23200 | 500 | 920 | 336 | 10500 |
Same 620 mm outside diameter, different bore
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Specifications and boundary dimensions
Built to be checked, not believed. Boundary dimensions follow the ISO 15 dimension series. Ratings follow ISO 281 and clearance groups ISO 5753-1; every value on a model page can be checked against the standard.
Boundary dimensions
Boundary dimensions follow the ISO 15 dimension series. Same base number, same d, D and B.
Tolerances
Defines the tolerance classes for radial bearings. State the class you need on the RFQ.
Internal clearance
Defines the clearance groups C2, CN, C3, C4 and C5. State the group you need on the RFQ.
Rating life
Basis of the L10 basic rating life. Use it with the catalog Cr in our life calculator.
Japan-managed quality control
ENRO is a bearing brand for distributors and MRO buyers. Our QC protocol follows Japanese industrial quality practice. Our bearings are made in China.
100% outgoing inspection
Every ENRO bearing — not a sample, every unit — passes outgoing inspection before shipment.
Same color, same box, same label
Every order ships in the same color box with the same label, so repeat shipments match on the shelf.
How to order the 238/500: packing and marking
- Version
- Cylindrical or tapered bore (K, K30), with or without W33.
- Clearance group
- CN, C3 or another group. State it per line.
- Quantity per line
- Quantities per model and whether the order repeats.
- Marking options
- ENRO packing, OEM / private label or neutral packaging. State which one per line.
- Destination
- Port or country the order ships to.
Free samples are available.
Get a quote for a 238/500
- Model or part number for each line
- Quantity per line
- Seal or shield, snap ring or bore type
- Clearance group, if not CN
- Destination port or country
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238/500 FAQ
What are the dimensions of the 238/500 spherical roller bearing?
The 238/500 has a bore (d) of 500 mm, an outside diameter (D) of 620 mm and a width (B) of 90 mm. Minimum chamfer r is 3 mm.
What load rating does the 238/500 have?
Catalog reference values: basic dynamic load rating Cr 1480 kN, static rating C0r 4000 kN, limiting speed 550 rpm with grease. Values are confirmed per batch on request.
Which versions of the 238/500 can I order?
ENRO lists the 238/500 as 238/500W33 (Lubrication groove and holes), 238/500K/W33 (Tapered bore 1:12 + Lubrication groove and holes). State the clearance group you need in your RFQ.
Is the ENRO 238/500 interchangeable with other brands' 238/500?
Boundary dimensions follow the ISO 15 dimension series. The ENRO 238/500 is dimensionally interchangeable with other brands' 238/500 of the same size. Confirm seal, clearance and cage requirements in your RFQ.
Where are ENRO bearings made?
ENRO bearings are Made in China by partner factories, under Japan-managed quality control. Every unit passes 100% outgoing inspection before shipment.
Which bearings have the same bore as the 238/500?
In the ENRO range, 239/500 (500 × 670 × 128 mm), 230/500 (500 × 720 × 167 mm), 240/500 (500 × 720 × 218 mm), 231/500 (500 × 830 × 264 mm) share the 500 mm bore. Outside diameter and width differ, so check the housing before switching.
Which clearance group should I order for the 238/500?
CN (normal) suits most positions. C3 is common where the inner ring runs warmer than the outer ring, as in electric motors. Groups are defined in ISO 5753-1; state the one you need in your RFQ.
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