6072-M bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6072-M is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 360 x 540 x 82 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 360 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 540 mm |
| Width B | 82 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 442 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 695 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 14 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1900 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 64500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 6072 M |
| 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 | 14.173 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 21.26 in |
| Width B | 3.228 in |
| ISO bore code | 72 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 90 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) | 46 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 356 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6072 | NTN | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | NTN counterpart NTN 6072 on the same 360×540×82 mm envelope with ratings within 10 % — interchange after checking seal, cage and precision details on both pages. |
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 6072-M model number is decoded
In the 6000-series, the last two digits encode the bore: 6072 carries code 72 = 360 mm (code × 5). The envelope is 360×540×82 mm (14.173×21.26×3.228 in) with a 90.0 mm radial section height, C 442 kN, C0 695 kN and Pu 14 kN. The open 6072 M carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The M suffix identifies the machined brass cage execution, a separate order number from the pressed-steel version. Limiting speed 1900 r/min, catalogue mass 64500 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- industrial fans and blowers
- mill and kiln auxiliaries
- pulp and paper machinery
- marine deck machinery
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without external seals
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without shaft grounding
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- The fatigue load limit is 14 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
- Mount by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) — driving 6072-M home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- The M suffix on 6072-M 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 64500 g quoted mass includes the heavier cage.
- Open 6072-M 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 6072-M; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Fillet radii must clear the 6072-M chamfer so the 82 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 6072-M?
The SKF 6072 M measures 360 mm bore × 540 mm OD × 82 mm width (14.173 × 21.26 × 3.228 in), mass about 64500 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 6072 work?
The final two digits of 6072 are bore code 72, multiplied by 5 to give 360 mm.
Which fits should I use for 6072-M?
With a rotating inner ring use roughly m6 on the shaft and H7 in the 540 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.
How heavy is 6072-M?
Catalogue mass is 64500 g for 6072 M; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.
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.