618-950-MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 618-950-MA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 950 x 1150 x 90 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 950 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 1150 mm |
| Width B | 90 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 637 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1730 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 22.4 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 670 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 197000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 618/950 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 & 61800-series range
| Bore d | 37.402 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 45.276 in |
| Width B | 3.543 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 100 mm |
| Smallest bore in 61800-series | 1 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 61800-series | 1820 mm |
| Width range across 61800-series | 1–140 mm |
| Bore position in 61800-series (smallest first) | 68 of 74 |
| Bore above smallest 61800-series size | 949 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 618-950-MA model number is decoded
In the large-bore 61800-series, the bore is written directly after the slash as 950 mm (large thin-section bores use the slash spelling instead of the two-digit code). The envelope is 950×1150×90 mm (37.402×45.276×3.543 in) with a 100.0 mm radial section height, C 637 kN, C0 1730 kN and Pu 22.4 kN. The open 618/950 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 670 r/min, catalogue mass 197000 g. A thin section saves space but leaves little margin for misalignment or shaft deflection.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- pulp and paper machinery
- marine deck machinery
- crusher auxiliary drives
- space-constrained gearboxes
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
- Catalogue ratings for 618-950-MA (C 637 kN, C0 1730 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.
- The fatigue load limit is 22.4 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
- The MA suffix on 618-950-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 197000 g quoted mass includes the heavier cage.
- Open 618-950-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 618-950-MA; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Clearance suffixes follow the seal code in the designation stack (e.g. 618/950-2Z/C3 in SKF spelling); no suffix means normal CN internal clearance.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 618-950-MA?
The SKF 618/950 MA measures 950 mm bore × 1150 mm OD × 90 mm width (37.402 × 45.276 × 3.543 in), mass about 197000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
Why is there a slash in the designation 618/950 MA?
The slash writes a bore that falls outside the two-digit code table: 618/950 means 950 mm bore. The site slug 618-950-MA replaces the slash with a hyphen.
What is the speed rating of 618-950-MA?
SKF lists a 800 r/min thermal reference speed and a 670 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 618/950 MA; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.
What is the difference between 618-950-MA and a same-bore 62-series bearing?
Section height differs: 618-950-MA has a 100 mm radial section and C 637 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.