6330 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6330 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 320 x 65 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 150 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 320 mm |
| Width B | 65 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 | 276 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 285 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 7.8 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 4300 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 23000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6330 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 |
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 | 5.906 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 12.598 in |
| Width B | 2.559 in |
| ISO bore code | 30 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 85 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6300-series | 2 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6300-series | 500 mm |
| Width range across 6300-series | 3–95 mm |
| Bore position in 6300-series (smallest first) | 33 of 40 |
| Bore above smallest 6300-series size | 148 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6330 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; standard interchange — confirm clearance class and precision with the supplier. |
| 6330-NSK | NSK | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
| 6330-ZZ | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×320×65 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6330-NTN | NTN | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
| 6330-M | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | SKF 6330 M (machined brass cage, open arrangement) is the same-size execution on the 150×320×65 mm envelope with ratings within 10 % — boundary dimensions interchangeable. |
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 6330 model number is decoded
6330 is supplied open, without shields or seals, so the arrangement around it must supply and retain the lubricant. Within the medium 63xx section (diameter series 3 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 30 by five gives the 150 mm bore; the 320 mm outside diameter and 65 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 150 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a m6 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. 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
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
- brinelling from static overload or hammering during mounting
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 150 mm bore the ring mass is significant: heat 6330 on an induction heater (max 120 °C), never over an open flame, and plan puller access or a withdrawal sleeve now for the day it has to come off again.
- The 63xx medium section at 150 mm bore gains dynamic rating through larger rolling elements on a 320 mm OD; the penalty is mass and a lower limiting speed than the 6230 — do not specify it for speed-critical shafts.
- Storage matters for open bearings: 6330 leaves the factory with rust preventive only, so clean it and apply the service grease at assembly even if the rings look oily from the wrapper.
- 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 6330 units.
- The housing bore for the 320 mm OD should be round within IT7; an oval bore pinches the outer ring of 6330 and shows up later as two-point loaded raceway wear.
- Assign fits by which ring rotates: an interference shaft fit for a rotating inner ring; if the outer ring rotates instead, reverse the logic — a loose rotating ring creeps and frets its seat.
- The open 6330 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6330-2Z (shields) and 6330-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6330.
- The 276/285 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 6330 bearing?
A 6330 deep-groove ball bearing has a 150 mm bore, 320 mm outer diameter and 65 mm width (5.906 × 12.598 × 2.559 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.
How does the 6330 bore code work?
The last two digits of 6330 are bore code 30, giving 30 × 5 = 150 mm bore. The 320 mm outside diameter and 65 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What does no suffix on 6330 mean?
A bare 6330 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 150 mm bore?
The '3' is the medium diameter series: 320×65 mm, 85.0 mm radial section at 150 mm bore, carrying more load than a 6230 but needing a larger housing bore and giving up some speed.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6330?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6330 — the open (unsealed) execution, 150×320×65 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 276 kN, C0 285 kN, Pu 7.8 kN, limiting speed 2800 r/min, mass 23000 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6330.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-25. Read our editorial & correction policy.