71915 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 71915 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 75 x 105 x 16 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 | 75 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 105 mm |
| Width B | 16 mm |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass (geometry estimate) | 346 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 71915 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 71900-series range
| Bore d | 2.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.134 in |
| Width B | 0.63 in |
| ISO bore code | 15 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 15 mm |
| Smallest bore in 71900-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 71900-series | 140 mm |
| Width range across 71900-series | 9–20 mm |
| Bore position in 71900-series (smallest first) | 12 of 17 |
| Bore above smallest 71900-series size | 55 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 71915 model number is decoded
In the 71900-series (ISO 15 diameter series 9) the last two digits encode the bore: 71915 carries bore code 15 = 75 mm. Outside diameter 105 mm and width 16 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan, shared with the 61915 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 75 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
- precision rotary tables
- medical and lab spindles
- clutch and idler shafts
- semiconductor handling axes
Known failure patterns
- edge loading and early spalling from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- electric pitting in VFD-driven spindles without shaft grounding protection
- raceway spalling from axial overload exceeding the single-direction thrust rating
- preload loss after a paired set runs loose, letting the balls skid and smear the raceway
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Thermal expansion on this 75 mm bore consumes preload in a DB pair; size the preload class and clearance for the operating temperature, not the cold state.
- The 719xx thin section (15.0 mm section height at 75 mm bore) trades capacity for compactness; stiff, accurately aligned seats are essential or edge loading will spall the raceway early.
- Pair thin-section 71915 units as a factory-matched set (universal SU/DU pairing): bench-pairing two singles with only 15.0 mm of section gives uncontrolled preload — order DB or DF pairs as one line item for the 75 mm spindle seat.
- Mounting direction is fixed by the asymmetric raceway — the marked side faces the axial load; installing 71915 backwards loads the low shoulder and displaces the balls out of the raceway.
- Do not run a single 71915 where a deep-groove 61915 would do: same 75×105×16 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 71915 angular-contact bearing?
A 71915 single-row angular-contact ball bearing has a 75 mm bore, 105 mm outer diameter and 16 mm width (2.953 × 4.134 × 0.63 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with a nominal 40° contact angle. Geometry-based estimated mass is about 346 g for a brass-cage unit; catalogue masses vary with cage and ball complement.
How does the 71915 bore code work?
The last two digits of 71915 are bore code 15, giving 15 × 5 = 75 mm bore. The 105 mm outside diameter and 16 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, shared with the 61915 deep-groove envelope.
What is the contact angle of 71915?
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 71915 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.
Why is the 71915 ring section so thin?
The 718/719 dimension series save radial space: at a 75 mm bore the 71915 envelope is 75×105×16 mm with a 15.0 mm radial section. That trades absolute load capacity for compactness and weight in robotics, medical and rotary-table axes — capacity per mm of section is high, but the ratings sit below a 72-series bearing of the same bore.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog iso15-ed4-geometry on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.