3306-ATN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 3306-ATN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 30 x 72 x 30.2 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 72 mm d = 30 B = 30.2 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 30 mm, outer diameter D 72 mm, width B 30.2 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 30 mm
Outer diameter D 72 mm
Width B 30.2 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 42.5 kN
Basic static load rating C0 30 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 1.27 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 10000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 9000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 520 g
Manufacturer designation 3306 ATN9
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)
Last verified 2026-09-27

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.

Dimensions in inches & 3300-series range

Bore d 1.181 in
Outer diameter D 2.835 in
Width B 1.189 in
ISO bore code 06
Radial section height (D−d)/2 21 mm
Smallest bore in 3300-series 15 mm
Largest outer diameter in 3300-series 240 mm
Width range across 3300-series 19–92.1 mm
Bore position in 3300-series (smallest first) 5 of 20
Bore above smallest 3300-series size 15 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
3306-A SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 30×72×30.2 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 3306 A is the stamped steel cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
3306-A-2Z SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 30×72×30.2 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 3306 A-2Z is the stamped steel cage, shields (-2Z) execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
3306-A-2RS1 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 30×72×30.2 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 3306 A-2RS1 is the stamped steel cage, contact NBR seals (-2RS1) execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.

Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the 3306-ATN9 model number is decoded

3306 ATN9 is SKF's 30 mm-bore double-row angular-contact ball bearing of the 3300 series — two ball rows back-to-back for two-direction axial location in one unit, 30×72×30.2 mm. A on a double-row bearing means no filling slots, so both rows carry their full ball complement in both directions. glass-fibre reinforced PA66 cage, ball-centred (suffix TN9), with a 120 °C continuous-temperature ceiling. Envelope 30×72×30.2 mm (1.181×2.835×1.189 in), 21.0 mm radial section height, C 42.5 kN, C0 30 kN, Pu 1.27 kN.reference speed 10,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 9,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 520 g. At the printed limiting speed of 9,000 r/min the mean pitch diameter dm ≈ 51.0 mm implies a dn value around 459k mm·r/min; the 10,000 r/min reference speed is the thermal-planning figure under catalogue load. Envelope economics: the 30.2 mm width over a 21.0 mm section yields 1.44 mm of ring width per section millimetre, and the bearing weighs 520 g for 42.5 kN of dynamic capacity — about 12 g per rated kN. Speed-ratio note for this exact unit: the reference speed is 10,000 r/min against a 9,000 r/min limiting speed, i.e. a reference-to-limit ratio of 1.11.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • gearbox input and output shafts with bidirectional thrust
  • two-direction thrust positions without room for a paired single-row set
  • centrifugal pump shafts

Known failure patterns

  • snap-ring groove or two-piece-ring damage when the D execution is pressed home through the wrong ring
  • two-direction thrust overload concentrating load on one row and spalling its raceway
  • TN9 cage embrittlement in a hot gearbox position beyond the 120 °C polymer ceiling
  • edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
  • hard-particle indentation of the asymmetric raceway in unfiltered oil

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • The double-row 3306 takes thrust in both directions by itself — that is the reason to choose it over two single-row bearings: one housing bore, one fit, built-in set geometry.
  • Interference goes on the rotating ring (about k5 at 30 mm bore); the wide 30.2 mm ring is sensitive to tilted seats, so check squareness before clamping.
  • Catalogue ratings of 42.5/30 kN apply to the ATN9 execution; the D and DNRCBM two-piece-ring executions carry their own figures on their own pages.
  • Controlled axial clearance is the heart of the design: the A execution is produced to the standard double-row axial clearance; check residual clearance after mounting and at operating temperature.
  • Catalogue ratings are SKF PUB BU/P1 17000 figures for 3306 ATN9 as the double atn9 execution; the other order numbers of the 3306 size are different products and may carry different ratings — always quote the full designation when purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 3306-ATN9?

3306 ATN9 measures 30 mm bore × 72 mm OD × 30.2 mm width (1.181 × 2.835 × 1.189 in), mass about 520 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 42.5 kN, C0 30 kN, Pu 1.27 kN, reference speed 10,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 9,000 r/min (mechanical).

What does the ATN9 suffix mean?

A on a double-row bearing means no filling slots, so both rows carry their full ball complement in both directions. glass-fibre reinforced PA66 cage, ball-centred (suffix TN9), with a 120 °C continuous-temperature ceiling.

What does the D mean in ATN9?

D marks a two-piece inner ring, used on the heavy 33-series executions to simplify mounting; the rest of the suffix identifies the cage (MA brass outer-ring-centred, M brass ball-centred, J1 stamped steel, TN9 PA66) and snap-ring/clearance options (NR, CB).

Does the 3306 double-row bearing need pairing?

No — both ball rows are built into one bearing, so bidirectional location does not require a second unit. Controlled axial clearance is part of the design rather than a field adjustment.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.