1217-K bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 1217-K is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 150 x 28 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 150 mm |
| Width B | 28 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 48.8 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 20.8 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.98 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 9000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 2050 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 1217 K |
| 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 & 1200-series range
| Bore d | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 1.102 in |
| ISO bore code | 17 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 32.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 1200-series | 6 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 1200-series | 230 mm |
| Width range across 1200-series | 6–154 mm |
| Bore position in 1200-series (smallest first) | 24 of 32 |
| Bore above smallest 1200-series size | 79 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1217 | 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. |
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 1217-K model number is decoded
The 12xx series is the light/normal-section self-aligning ball bearing (ISO dimension series 02). the last two digits encode the bore: 1217 carries code 17 = 85 mm (code × 5). Envelope 85×150×28 mm (3.346×5.906×1.102 in) with a 32.5 mm radial section height, C 48.8 kN, C0 20.8 kN and Pu 0.98 kN. The open 1217 K carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The suffix identifies the glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage execution. The K suffix marks a 1:12 tapered bore for direct mounting on a tapered shaft or with an adapter sleeve. Reference (thermal) speed 9000 r/min, limiting speed 5600 r/min, catalogue mass 2050 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- woodworking machinery
- pump shafts with mild misalignment
- material-handling equipment
- industrial electric motors
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- adapter-sleeve fretting when the sleeve is not locked against the shaft shoulder
- incorrect sleeve tightening that leaves the tapered bore loose or over-expanded, changing internal clearance
- fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
- cage damage from running beyond the limiting speed
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 1217-K (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
- Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 1217-K (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
- On a sleeve-mounted 1217-K, lock the sleeve against the shaft shoulder; a loose sleeve creeps and frets both the shaft and the bore.
- The suffix on 1217-K denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 5600 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
- The fatigue load limit is 0.98 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
- At 85 mm bore, C3 clearance is the safe choice when interference fits plus temperature rise consume the CN clearance; a hot tight bearing with no residual clearance fails fast.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 1217-K?
SKF 1217 K measures 85 mm bore × 150 mm OD × 28 mm width (3.346 × 5.906 × 1.102 in), mass about 2050 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 1217 work?
The final two digits of 1217 are bore code 17, multiplied by 5 to give 85 mm.
What is the speed rating of 1217-K?
SKF lists a 9000 r/min thermal reference speed and a 5600 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 1217 K; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.
How much misalignment can 1217-K tolerate?
Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate roughly 2–3° of static misalignment for open executions; sealed 2RS1 variants like 1217-K allow less (about 1°) because the seal lip binds first.
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.