71816 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 71816 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 100 x 10 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Generic ISO interchange (unbranded) |
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 100 mm |
| Width B | 10 mm |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass (geometry estimate) | 144 g |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | iso15-ed4-geometry |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: ISO 15 boundary-dimensions standard · extracted 2026-09-24
Standard-interchange bearing: dimensions per ISO 15; CN clearance, P0 tolerance and a stamped-steel cage are catalogue defaults unless the supplier states otherwise, and mass is a geometry-derived estimate. Brand catalogue load ratings and limiting speeds for 71816 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 71800-series range
| Bore d | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.937 in |
| Width B | 0.394 in |
| ISO bore code | 16 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 10 mm |
| Smallest bore in 71800-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 71800-series | 125 mm |
| Width range across 71800-series | 7–13 mm |
| Bore position in 71800-series (smallest first) | 13 of 17 |
| Bore above smallest 71800-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 71816 model number is decoded
In the 71800-series (ISO 15 diameter series 8) the last two digits encode the bore: 71816 carries bore code 16 = 80 mm. Outside diameter 100 mm and width 10 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan, shared with the 61816 deep-groove envelope. The '7' prefix marks a single-row angular-contact design with an asymmetric raceway and a nominal 40° contact angle (suffix C); a higher-angle variant carries more axial load, a 25° (E / A5) variant runs faster. For combined radial and axial load with a rotating inner ring on a 80 mm shaft, specify a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the load direction and magnitude, and pair two units (DB or DF) for bidirectional thrust.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- robotics joint arms
- precision rotary tables
- medical and lab spindles
- clutch and idler shafts
Known failure patterns
- fretting corrosion on a loose shaft seat that lets the inner ring creep
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft is stationary
- edge loading and early spalling from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- electric pitting in VFD-driven spindles without shaft grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount this 80 mm bore angular-contact pair by heating the inner rings (induction heater, max 120 °C) and clocking both faces; never drive a pair home through the outer rings.
- The 718xx thin section at 80 mm bore has only a 10.0 mm radial section height: it saves space but is highly sensitive to misalignment and deflection — verify spindle stiffness before choosing it over a 7216.
- With a 10.0 mm radial section on a 80 mm bore, the 71816 ring has little stiffness of its own: it copies the seat geometry, so grind the 80 mm shaft in one setup and check roundness — an out-of-round journal distorts the thin inner ring and reappears as vibration at the 100 mm housing.
- Mounting direction is fixed by the asymmetric raceway — the marked side faces the axial load; installing 71816 backwards loads the low shoulder and displaces the balls out of the raceway.
- Do not run a single 71816 where a deep-groove 61816 would do: same 80×100×10 mm envelope, but the angular contact trades speed and noise for axial capacity and needs pairing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 71816 angular-contact bearing?
A 71816 single-row angular-contact ball bearing has a 80 mm bore, 100 mm outer diameter and 10 mm width (3.15 × 3.937 × 0.394 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with a nominal 40° contact angle. Geometry-based estimated mass is about 144 g for a brass-cage unit; catalogue masses vary with cage and ball complement.
How does the 71816 bore code work?
The last two digits of 71816 are bore code 16, giving 16 × 5 = 80 mm bore. The 100 mm outside diameter and 10 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, shared with the 61816 deep-groove envelope.
What is the contact angle of 71816?
The nominal contact angle is 40° (suffix C): a higher angle carries more axial load but limits speed. A 25° (suffix E or A5) variant runs faster and is preferred for high-speed spindles; a 15° (suffix C7) version exists for very-high-speed duty. Confirm the angle and ball complement in the supplier catalogue.
Can a single 71816 take axial load in both directions?
No. A single-row angular-contact bearing carries axial load in one direction only. For bidirectional thrust, mount a matched pair — DB (back-to-back) for a rigid, moment-resisting arrangement with preload class light (L) for speed or heavy (H) for stiffness, DF (face-to-face) for thermal expansion tolerance, or DT (tandem) to share one-direction load.
What fits suit a thin-section 71816?
On a 80 mm shaft use the catalogue thin-section fit bands (typically j5/k5 shaft seats with H6/H7 housings) and keep shoulders minimal; because the 10 mm-wide rings are flexible, seat roundness and square abutment faces matter more than heavy interference for keeping the 10.0 mm section stable under load.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog iso15-ed4-geometry on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.