6326 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6326 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 130 x 280 x 58 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 130 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 280 mm |
| Width B | 58 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 | 229 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 216 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 6.3 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 5000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3200 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 15000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6326 |
| 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 | 5.118 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.024 in |
| Width B | 2.283 in |
| ISO bore code | 26 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 75 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) | 25 of 30 |
| Bore above smallest 6300-series size | 120 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6326 | 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 6326 model number is decoded
In the 6300-series (ISO 15 diameter series 3) the last two digits encode the bore: 6326 carries bore code 26 = 130 mm. Outside diameter 280 mm and width 58 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 130 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
- medium and heavy industrial drives
- large gearboxes
- industrial fans and blowers
- hoists and winches
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- cage damage from operation beyond the limiting speed
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount this 130 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 63xx medium series gains rating at 130 mm bore through a 280 mm OD and 58 mm width; the heavier rolling elements also trade away some speed versus a 6226.
- The open 6326 has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 130×280×58 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 6326 units.
- Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6326-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
- The open 6326 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6326-2Z (shields) and 6326-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6326.
- The 229/216 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 6326 bearing?
A 6326 deep-groove ball bearing has a 130 mm bore, 280 mm outer diameter and 58 mm width (5.118 × 11.024 × 2.283 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.
How does the 6326 bore code work?
The last two digits of 6326 are bore code 26, giving 26 × 5 = 130 mm bore. The 280 mm outside diameter and 58 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What does no suffix on 6326 mean?
A bare 6326 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 130 mm bore?
The '3' is the medium diameter series: 280×58 mm, 75.0 mm radial section at 130 mm bore, carrying more load than a 6226 but needing a larger housing bore and giving up some speed.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6326?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6326 — the open (unsealed) execution, 130×280×58 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 229 kN, C0 216 kN, Pu 6.3 kN, limiting speed 3200 r/min, mass 15000 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6326.
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.