2312-K bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 2312-K is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 130 x 46 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 46 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 87.1 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 28.5 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 1.46 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 9500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 7000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 2600 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 2312 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 & 2300-series range
| Bore d | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 1.811 in |
| ISO bore code | 12 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 35 mm |
| Smallest bore in 2300-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 2300-series | 215 mm |
| Width range across 2300-series | 17–73 mm |
| Bore position in 2300-series (smallest first) | 13 of 21 |
| Bore above smallest 2300-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2312 | 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 2312-K model number is decoded
The 23xx series is the wide medium-section self-aligning ball bearing (ISO dimension series 23). the last two digits encode the bore: 2312 carries code 12 = 60 mm (code × 5). Envelope 60×130×46 mm (2.362×5.118×1.811 in) with a 35.0 mm radial section height, C 87.1 kN, C0 28.5 kN and Pu 1.46 kN. The open 2312 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 9500 r/min, limiting speed 7000 r/min, catalogue mass 2600 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- agricultural gearboxes
- textile machinery drives
- industrial fans and blowers
- woodworking machinery
Known failure patterns
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
- incorrect sleeve tightening that leaves the tapered bore loose or over-expanded, changing internal clearance
- adapter-sleeve fretting when the sleeve is not locked against the shaft shoulder
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft stands idle
- fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Fillet radii must clear the 2312-K chamfer so the 46 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
- At 60 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 K suffix means a 1:12 tapered bore: 2312-K is not a drop-in for the straight-bore version — it needs a tapered shaft or an H-series adapter sleeve.
- The suffix on 2312-K denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 7000 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
- At 60 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 2312-K tolerate shaft deflection, but it does not increase thrust capacity — combined loads still need an angular-contact or deep-groove bearing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 2312-K?
SKF 2312 K measures 60 mm bore × 130 mm OD × 46 mm width (2.362 × 5.118 × 1.811 in), mass about 2600 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 2312 work?
The final two digits of 2312 are bore code 12, multiplied by 5 to give 60 mm.
How much misalignment can 2312-K tolerate?
Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate roughly 2–3° of static misalignment for open executions; sealed 2RS1 variants like 2312-K allow less (about 1°) because the seal lip binds first.
Can 2312-K take axial load?
A self-aligning ball bearing can carry some axial load in addition to radial load, but its axial capacity is lower than an angular-contact bearing of the same envelope. Use it where misalignment, not thrust, is the main requirement.
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.