60-600-MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 60-600-MA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 600 x 870 x 118 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 600 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 870 mm |
| Width B | 118 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 728 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1500 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 23.6 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1300 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1100 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 230000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 60/600 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 & 6000-series range
| Bore d | 23.622 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 34.252 in |
| Width B | 4.646 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 135 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 4 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 1150 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 4–155 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 56 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 596 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 60-600-MA model number is decoded
In the large-bore 6000-series, the bore is written directly after the slash as 600 mm (large thin-section bores use the slash spelling instead of the two-digit code). The envelope is 600×870×118 mm (23.622×34.252×4.646 in) with a 135.0 mm radial section height, C 728 kN, C0 1500 kN and Pu 23.6 kN. The open 60/600 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 1100 r/min, catalogue mass 230000 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- space-constrained gearboxes
- clutch and transmission assemblies
- robotics and automation joints
- lay shafts and idler shafts
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without external seals
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Deep-groove geometry tolerates only minutes of misalignment; if the 870 mm housing bore cannot be aligned, move to a self-aligning bearing rather than shimming 60-600-MA.
- The fatigue load limit is 23.6 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
- The MA suffix on 60-600-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 230000 g quoted mass includes the heavier cage.
- Open 60-600-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 60-600-MA; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Deep-groove geometry tolerates only minutes of misalignment; if the 870 mm housing bore cannot be aligned, move to a self-aligning bearing rather than shimming 60-600-MA.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 60-600-MA?
The SKF 60/600 MA measures 600 mm bore × 870 mm OD × 118 mm width (23.622 × 34.252 × 4.646 in), mass about 230000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
Why is there a slash in the designation 60/600 MA?
The slash writes a bore that falls outside the two-digit code table: 60/600 means 600 mm bore. The site slug 60-600-MA replaces the slash with a hyphen.
What is the speed rating of 60-600-MA?
SKF lists a 1300 r/min thermal reference speed and a 1100 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 60/600 MA; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.
What is the difference between 60-600-MA and a same-bore 62-series bearing?
Section height differs: 60-600-MA has a 135 mm radial section and C 728 kN; always match d, D and B — same bore alone never makes two bearings interchangeable.
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.