6307 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6307 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 35 x 80 x 21 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 35 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 80 mm |
| Width B | 21 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 | 35.1 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 19 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.815 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 19000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 12000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 460 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6307 |
| 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 & 6300-series range
| Bore d | 1.378 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.15 in |
| Width B | 0.827 in |
| ISO bore code | 07 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 22.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6300-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6300-series | 400 mm |
| Width range across 6300-series | 11–78 mm |
| Bore position in 6300-series (smallest first) | 8 of 30 |
| Bore above smallest 6300-series size | 25 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6307 | 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 6307 model number is decoded
In the 6300-series (ISO 15 diameter series 3) the last two digits encode the bore: 6307 carries bore code 07 = 35 mm. Outside diameter 80 mm and width 21 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 35 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. In the SKF catalogue this open execution carries the bare designation; protected variants are ordered separately as -2Z and -2RSH.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- fans and blowers
- electric motors
- centrifugal pumps
- small gearboxes
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- brinelling from static overload or hammering during mounting
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft is stationary
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At a 35 mm bore, a shaft-seat burr or an overtight setscrew can score the thin inner ring of 6307; check shaft finish and runout (target Ra ≤ 1.6 µm) before pressing it home.
- The 63xx medium series gains rating at 35 mm bore through a 80 mm OD and 21 mm width; the heavier rolling elements also trade away some speed versus a 6207.
- The open 6307 has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 35×80×21 mm raceway, so specify a sealed arrangement for dusty or washdown duty.
- Open bearings tolerate the highest speeds in the 6300-series but need a defined regreasing interval; run-to-failure lubrication is the dominant cause of early failure in open 6307 units.
- Do not quieten a noisy bearing by preloading it: the 6300-series is a deep-groove design, not angular-contact; axial preload raises temperature and shortens grease life.
- The open 6307 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6307-2Z (shields) and 6307-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6307.
- The 35.1/19 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 6307 bearing?
A 6307 deep-groove ball bearing has a 35 mm bore, 80 mm outer diameter and 21 mm width (1.378 × 3.15 × 0.827 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields. Geometry-based estimated mass is about 436 g for a steel-cage unit; catalogue masses vary slightly with seal and cage design.
How does the 6307 bore code work?
The last two digits of 6307 are bore code 07, giving 07 × 5 = 35 mm bore. The 80 mm outside diameter and 21 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What does no suffix on 6307 mean?
A bare 6307 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 6300 compare with other series at the same 35 mm bore?
The '3' is the medium diameter series: 80×21 mm, 22.5 mm radial section at 35 mm bore, carrying more load than a 6207 but needing a larger housing bore and giving up some speed.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6307?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6307 — the open (unsealed) execution, 35×80×21 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 35.1 kN, C0 19 kN, Pu 0.815 kN, limiting speed 12000 r/min, mass 460 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6307.
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.