XLC Series

Self-aligning Split Bearing

Bearing Solutions for Air-cooled Heat Exchanger Fans

Experience In Motion
Rotating equipment upgrade specialists
Induced and forced-draft, air-cooled heat exchangers require
radial bearing support below the fan blade hub. This bearing
environment is characterized by high temperatures and poor
accessibility, leading to safety concerns for maintenance
personnel. These challenges are often the root causes of
the premature failure of traditional rolling-element bearings.
Furthermore, replacement of these bearings requires complete
disassembly of the fan and the use of heavy lifting equipment,
greatly increasing equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
Flowserve developed the XLC extended-life, composite journal
bearing to address the industry’s needs for improved safety
and reliability while reducing maintenance costs. The XLC
bearing’s composite surface has self-lubricating properties,
enabling it to run without additional lubrication. Moreover, fully
split components facilitate maintenance without dismantling
or disturbing the equipment. The result is an increase in overall
equipment reliability, shorter bearing change-out times and
reduced risk to personnel.
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XLC bearing upgrade benefits
Increased reliability based upon a robust design with a
self-aligning bearing. Accommodates shaft thermal expansion
by allowing freedom of movement in the axial direction. No
moving parts reduces potential failure modes.
XLC composite bearing material is extremely durable,
eliminating lubrication requirements and reducing
maintenance costs.
Split design enables rapid change-out, reducing exposure
time to hazards such as working at height, in elevated
temperatures and around heavy lifting equipment.
In-situ replacement minimizes process disruption.
Compatible with condition monitoring equipment
to enable planned maintenance and avoid unplanned
downtime. Standard ¼-28 mounting feature to accomodate
accelerometer.
The Flowserve XLC
upper radial bearing
solution increases
reliability of air-cooled
heat exchangers.

Self-aligning spherical joint gives flexibility to
handle parallel misalignment over twice the
allowable level for the equipment.
Designed to last through multiple bearing
change-outs, the bronze bearing carrier assembly
has features to provide anti-rotation and protect
against galling caused by vibration.
XLC composite material delivers long life in Maintenance-friendly, fully split design
adverse conditions.
Split components enable installation around
Self-lubricating and wear-resistant properties the shaft without disassembling the equipment.
of the carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic
Semi-cartridge clamshell reduces the number
enable XLC bearings to operate without grease
of installed components to four.
supply, unlike roller bearings.

Integral pry groove

Allows easy replacement

without damaging critical
surfaces

Replaceable composite insert reduces repair costs. Retained fasteners

Available repair kits for each size provide all Prevent dropped or
components needed to quickly repair the XLC misplaced bolts
bearing in the field.

Operating parameters Materials of construction

• Temperature: -40 to 149°C (-40 to 300°F) • Housing: 316 stainless steel
• Maximum speed: 400 rpm • Carrier: Bronze
• Shaft sizes: 50 to 75 mm (2.000 to 3.000 in) • Journal bearing: Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic

XLC Series 3
 XLC standard
XLC dimensions,
standard
XLC mm
dimensions,
standard [in][in]
mm
dimensions, mm [in]
203.2 [8.00]
203.2 [8.00] 83.883.8
[3.30]
[3.30]
203.2 [8.00]
203.2 MINMIN
[8.00] 22.222.2
[.88][.88]
4X 4X
20.620.6
[.81][.81] 215.9[ 8.50] MAX
215.9[ 8.50] MAX

23.523.5
[.92][.92]

NOMINAL
NOMINAL
SHAFT
SHAFT
203.2 [8.00]
203.2 SIZE25.725.7
[8.00] SIZE [1.01]
[1.01]

1/4-28 UNF-2B
1/4-28 UNF-2B
VIBRATION PORT
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