13036 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 13036 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 180 x 280 x 74 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 = 280 mm d = 180 B = 74 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 180 mm, outer diameter D 280 mm, width B 74 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 180 mm
Outer diameter D 280 mm
Width B 74 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 95.6 kN
Basic static load rating C0 40 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 1.34 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 4500 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 2800 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 16000 g
Manufacturer designation 13036
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 & 1300-series range

Bore d 7.087 in
Outer diameter D 11.024 in
Width B 2.913 in
ISO bore code 36
Radial section height (D−d)/2 50 mm
Smallest bore in 1300-series 5 mm
Largest outer diameter in 1300-series 320 mm
Width range across 1300-series 6–74 mm
Bore position in 1300-series (smallest first) 26 of 29
Bore above smallest 1300-series size 175 mm

Cross references & equivalents

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

How the 13036 model number is decoded

The 13xx series is the medium/normal-section self-aligning ball bearing (ISO dimension series 03). the last two digits encode the bore: 13036 carries code 36 = 180 mm (code × 5). Envelope 180×280×74 mm (7.087×11.024×2.913 in) with a 50.0 mm radial section height, C 95.6 kN, C0 40 kN and Pu 1.34 kN. The open 13036 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 bore is cylindrical (straight), for a press-fit on a 180 mm shaft. Reference (thermal) speed 4500 r/min, limiting speed 2800 r/min, catalogue mass 16000 g.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • paper-machine rolls
  • marine deck machinery
  • crusher feeders
  • large industrial gearboxes

Known failure patterns

  • contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
  • lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
  • 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 13036 (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
  • The spherical outer raceway lets 13036 tolerate shaft deflection, but it does not increase thrust capacity — combined loads still need an angular-contact or deep-groove bearing.
  • The suffix on 13036 denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 2800 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
  • At 180 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.
  • The spherical outer raceway lets 13036 tolerate shaft deflection, but it does not increase thrust capacity — combined loads still need an angular-contact or deep-groove bearing.
  • Fillet radii must clear the 13036 chamfer so the 74 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of 13036?

SKF 13036 measures 180 mm bore × 280 mm OD × 74 mm width (7.087 × 11.024 × 2.913 in), mass about 16000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.

How does the bore code in 13036 work?

The final two digits of 13036 are bore code 36, multiplied by 5 to give 180 mm.

What is the speed rating of 13036?

SKF lists a 4500 r/min thermal reference speed and a 2800 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 13036; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.

How much misalignment can 13036 tolerate?

Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate roughly 2–3° of static misalignment for open executions; sealed 2RS1 variants like 13036 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.