127-TN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 127-TN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 7 x 22 x 7 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 22 mm d = 7 B = 7 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 7 mm, outer diameter D 22 mm, width B 7 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 7 mm
Outer diameter D 22 mm
Width B 7 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 2.65 kN
Basic static load rating C0 0.56 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.029 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 63000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 40000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 14 g
Manufacturer designation 127 TN9
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 0.276 in
Outer diameter D 0.866 in
Width B 0.276 in
ISO bore code 27
Radial section height (D−d)/2 7.5 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) 2 of 32
Bore above smallest 1200-series size 1 mm

Cross references & equivalents

No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.

How the 127-TN9 model number is decoded

The 12xx series is the light/normal-section self-aligning ball bearing (ISO dimension series 02). the final digit of 127 is the bore in millimetres: 127 TN9 fits a 7 mm shaft (direct miniature spelling). Envelope 7×22×7 mm (0.276×0.866×0.276 in) with a 7.5 mm radial section height, C 2.65 kN, C0 0.56 kN and Pu 0.029 kN. The open 127 TN9 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The TN9 suffix identifies the glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage execution. The bore is cylindrical (straight), for a press-fit on a 7 mm shaft. Reference (thermal) speed 63000 r/min, limiting speed 40000 r/min, catalogue mass 14 g.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • light gearbox layshafts
  • food-processing conveyors
  • small electric motors
  • conveyor idler rollers

Known failure patterns

  • lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
  • contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
  • rolling-contact fatigue spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
  • brinelling from static overload or hammer blows during mounting

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 7 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.
  • Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a 7 mm rotating shaft use a j5/k5 seat with an H7 housing; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
  • The TN9 suffix on 127-TN9 denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 40000 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
  • Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 127-TN9 (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
  • Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a 7 mm rotating shaft use a j5/k5 seat with an H7 housing; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
  • Catalogue ratings for 127-TN9 (C 2.65 kN, C0 0.56 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of 127-TN9?

SKF 127 TN9 measures 7 mm bore × 22 mm OD × 7 mm width (0.276 × 0.866 × 0.276 in), mass about 14 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.

How do I read the 127 designation?

Miniature self-aligning bearings print the bore as the final digit, so 127 is a 7 mm bearing; the leading digits give the section family.

Which fits should I use for 127-TN9?

With a rotating inner ring use roughly j5/k5 on the shaft and H7 in the 22 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.

How heavy is 127-TN9?

Catalogue mass is 14 g for 127 TN9; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.

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.