16024 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 16024 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 120 x 180 x 19 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 120 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 19 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 63.7 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 64 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 2.2 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 7500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1550 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 16024 |
| 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 & 16000-series range
| Bore d | 4.724 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 0.748 in |
| ISO bore code | 24 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 mm |
| Smallest bore in 16000-series | 12 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 16000-series | 560 mm |
| Width range across 16000-series | 7–57 mm |
| Bore position in 16000-series (smallest first) | 23 of 40 |
| Bore above smallest 16000-series size | 108 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 16024 model number is decoded
In the 16000-series, the last two digits encode the bore: 16024 carries code 24 = 120 mm (code × 5). The envelope is 120×180×19 mm (4.724×7.087×0.748 in) with a 30.0 mm radial section height, C 63.7 kN, C0 64 kN and Pu 2.2 kN. The open 16024 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. Limiting speed 4800 r/min, catalogue mass 1550 g. A thin section saves space but leaves little margin for misalignment or shaft deflection.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- agricultural gearboxes
- space-constrained gearboxes
- clutch and transmission assemblies
- robotics and automation joints
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without external seals
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft stands idle
- fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 120 mm bore, C3 clearance is the safe choice when interference fits plus temperature rise consume the CN clearance; a hot tight bearing with no residual clearance fails fast.
- Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a conventional shaft-mounted 120 mm position the inner ring rotates, so use a k5/m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing — reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
- Open 16024 needs external sealing at the arrangement level; in dusty housings its life depends entirely on those external seals and the regreasing schedule.
- Plan a relubrication interval for 16024; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Do not preload 16024 to silence it: a deep-groove ball bearing is not angular-contact, and axial preload only raises temperature and shortens grease life.
- Clearance suffixes follow the seal code in the designation stack (e.g. 16024-2Z/C3 in SKF spelling); no suffix means normal CN internal clearance.
- Sealed SKF units are filled with a lithium-based grease for general service; food-grade, low-temperature and high-temperature fills are order options and are not field-interchangeable once the unit is sealed.
- Where two 16024 bearings share one shaft in a preloaded or matched arrangement, order both from the same production lot; catalogue figures describe a single bearing, not a matched set.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 16024?
The SKF 16024 measures 120 mm bore × 180 mm OD × 19 mm width (4.724 × 7.087 × 0.748 in), mass about 1550 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 16024 work?
The final two digits of 16024 are bore code 24, multiplied by 5 to give 120 mm.
What internal clearance does 16024 have?
Standard supply is normal CN radial clearance unless a suffix states otherwise; for tight fits or hot shafts SKF lists the C3 execution of the same size — the residual clearance left after mounting is what governs running life.
How long can a greased 16024 be stored?
Sealed and shielded SKF units carry a finite grease shelf life: SKF recommends first-in-first-out stock rotation and dry, cool, vibration-free storage. Open units ship with rust preventive only and are greased at assembly.
What load can 16024 take?
Catalogue values for 16024: dynamic C 63.7 kN, static C0 64 kN, fatigue limit Pu 2.2 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 120 mm bore.
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.