16060-MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 16060-MA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 300 x 460 x 50 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 300 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 460 mm |
| Width B | 50 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 286 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 405 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 8.8 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 32000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 16060 MA |
| 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 | 11.811 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 18.11 in |
| Width B | 1.969 in |
| ISO bore code | 60 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 80 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) | 36 of 40 |
| Bore above smallest 16000-series size | 288 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16060 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | NTN bearing NTN 16060 on the same 300×460×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ (286/405 kN vs 325/410 kN) — envelope interchange only after a load check. |
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 16060-MA model number is decoded
In the 16000-series, the last two digits encode the bore: 16060 carries code 60 = 300 mm (code × 5). The envelope is 300×460×50 mm (11.811×18.11×1.969 in) with a 80.0 mm radial section height, C 286 kN, C0 405 kN and Pu 8.8 kN. The open 16060 MA carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The MA suffix identifies the machined brass cage execution, a separate order number from the pressed-steel version. Limiting speed 1800 r/min, catalogue mass 32000 g. A thin section saves space but leaves little margin for misalignment or shaft deflection.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- hoists and winches
- industrial fans and blowers
- mill and kiln auxiliaries
- pulp and paper machinery
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without external seals
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
- cage damage from running beyond the limiting speed
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Catalogue ratings for 16060-MA (C 286 kN, C0 405 kN) are SKF figures from PUB BU/P1 17000; geometry revisions can change ratings without changing the designation, so keep the catalogue edition with the specification.
- Mount by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) — driving 16060-MA home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- The MA suffix on 16060-MA denotes a machined brass cage: it is the choice for high speeds, marginal lubrication and shock/vibration duty, and it is temperature-tolerant where polymer cages are not — the 32000 g quoted mass includes the heavier cage.
- Open 16060-MA 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 16060-MA; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Catalogue ratings for 16060-MA (C 286 kN, C0 405 kN) are SKF figures from PUB BU/P1 17000; geometry revisions can change ratings without changing the designation, so keep the catalogue edition with the specification.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 16060-MA?
The SKF 16060 MA measures 300 mm bore × 460 mm OD × 50 mm width (11.811 × 18.11 × 1.969 in), mass about 32000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 16060 work?
The final two digits of 16060 are bore code 60, multiplied by 5 to give 300 mm.
How heavy is 16060-MA?
Catalogue mass is 32000 g for 16060 MA; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.
What load can 16060-MA take?
Catalogue values for 16060 MA: dynamic C 286 kN, static C0 405 kN, fatigue limit Pu 8.8 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 300 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.