FAG is a brand under the Schaeffler Group, a major German manufacturer of rolling element bearings. FAG bearings are widely used in automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications.
📦 Types of FAG Bearings
FAG produces almost every type of rolling bearing:
Ball Bearings
Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Angular Contact Ball Bearings
Self-aligning Ball Bearings
Roller Bearings
Cylindrical Roller Bearings
Tapered Roller Bearings
Spherical Roller Bearings
Needle Roller Bearings
Thrust Bearings
Thrust Ball Bearings
Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings
Precision Bearings
Super precision for machine tools, robotics, etc.
🔍 Common Applications
Automotive (wheel hubs, transmissions)
Aerospace
Railways
Wind turbines
Industrial Gearboxes
Electric Motors
Pumps and Compressors
⚙️ Key Features
High load-carrying capacity
Precision manufacturing
Long service life
High-speed capability
Corrosion-resistant coatings (in some models)
🧪 FAG Bearing Materials
Standard Steel (through-hardened or case-hardened)
Ceramic Hybrids (for high-speed and low-friction needs)
Stainless Steel (for corrosion resistance)
🔧 FAG Part Number Example
Let’s decode a FAG part number:
6205-C-2HRS-C3
6205 – Bearing series (size and type)
C – Radial internal clearance (normal)
2HRS – Rubber seals on both sides
C3 – Greater internal clearance for high speeds
🛠️ Installation Tips
Always use proper tools (don't hammer bearings directly).
Ensure clean environments—contaminants kill bearings.
Check alignment, preload, and lubrication.
