6056 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6056 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 280 x 420 x 65 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 280 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 420 mm |
| Width B | 65 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 302 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 405 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 9.3 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1900 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 26000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6056 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-24
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 | 11.024 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 16.535 in |
| Width B | 2.559 in |
| ISO bore code | 56 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 70 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 420 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 8–65 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 35 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 270 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6056 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 6056 model number is decoded
In the 6000-series (ISO 15 diameter series 0) the last two digits encode the bore: 6056 carries bore code 56 = 280 mm. Outside diameter 420 mm and width 65 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. With no seal suffix the bearing is open: no shields or seals are fitted and lubrication is supplied by the application. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 280 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- industrial fans and blowers
- hoists and winches
- heavy conveyors
- pulp and paper machinery
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
- brinelling from static overload or hammering during mounting
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount this 280 mm bore bearing by heating the inner ring (induction heater, max 120 °C) — never drive it home through the outer ring or balls, that brinells the raceways.
- The 60xx extra-light section at 280 mm bore uses a smaller 420 mm OD than a 6256; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
- The open 6056 has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 280×420×65 mm raceway, so specify a sealed arrangement for dusty or washdown duty.
- Open bearings tolerate the highest speeds in the 6000-series but need a defined regreasing interval; run-to-failure lubrication is the dominant cause of early failure in open 6056 units.
- Deep-groove ball bearings tolerate only minutes of misalignment; if the 420 mm housing cannot be aligned, switch to a self-aligning type rather than shimming 6056.
- The open 6056 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6056-2Z (shields) and 6056-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6056.
- The 302/405 kN ratings here are SKF Explorer-class figures from catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018); SKF can revise internal geometry and ratings without changing the designation, so treat the catalogue version and date as part of the specification and re-verify for critical drives.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 6056 bearing?
A 6056 deep-groove ball bearing has a 280 mm bore, 420 mm outer diameter and 65 mm width (11.024 × 16.535 × 2.559 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.
How does the 6056 bore code work?
The last two digits of 6056 are bore code 56, giving 56 × 5 = 280 mm bore. The 420 mm outside diameter and 65 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What does no suffix on 6056 mean?
A bare 6056 designation means open: no shields or seals, normal CN radial clearance and P0 normal tolerance unless further suffixes are ordered. The application must supply and retain the lubrication.
How does the 6000 compare with other series at the same 280 mm bore?
The second digit is the diameter series: 60 is the smallest standard section (420×65 mm, 70.0 mm radial section) at 280 mm bore — below 62/63/64 in load capacity, for light loads in compact spaces.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6056?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6056 — the open (unsealed) execution, 280×420×65 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 302 kN, C0 405 kN, Pu 9.3 kN, limiting speed 1900 r/min, mass 26000 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6056.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.