6096-MB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6096-MB is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 480 x 700 x 100 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 480 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 700 mm |
| Width B | 100 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 618 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1140 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 20 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1700 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 125000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 6096 MB |
| 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 | 18.898 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 27.559 in |
| Width B | 3.937 in |
| ISO bore code | 96 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 110 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) | 52 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 476 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 6096-MB model number is decoded
In the 6000-series, the last two digits encode the bore: 6096 carries code 96 = 480 mm (code × 5). The envelope is 480×700×100 mm (18.898×27.559×3.937 in) with a 110.0 mm radial section height, C 618 kN, C0 1140 kN and Pu 20 kN. The open 6096 MB carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The MB suffix identifies the machined brass cage execution, a separate order number from the pressed-steel version. Limiting speed 1400 r/min, catalogue mass 125000 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy conveyor drives
- hoists and winches
- industrial fans and blowers
- mill and kiln auxiliaries
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
- Fillet radii must clear the 6096-MB chamfer so the 100 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
- Fillet radii must clear the 6096-MB chamfer so the 100 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
- The MB suffix on 6096-MB 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 125000 g quoted mass includes the heavier cage.
- Open 6096-MB 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 6096-MB; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a conventional shaft-mounted 480 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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 6096-MB?
The SKF 6096 MB measures 480 mm bore × 700 mm OD × 100 mm width (18.898 × 27.559 × 3.937 in), mass about 125000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 6096 work?
The final two digits of 6096 are bore code 96, multiplied by 5 to give 480 mm.
What is the difference between 6096-MB and a same-bore 62-series bearing?
Section height differs: 6096-MB has a 110 mm radial section and C 618 kN; always match d, D and B — same bore alone never makes two bearings interchangeable.
Which fits should I use for 6096-MB?
With a rotating inner ring use roughly m6 on the shaft and H7 in the 700 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.
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.