C2211-KTN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The C2211-KTN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 55 x 100 x 25 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 = 100 mm d = 55 B = 25 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 55 mm, outer diameter D 100 mm, width B 25 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 55 mm
Outer diameter D 100 mm
Width B 25 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 116 kN
Basic static load rating C0 114 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 13.4 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 6300 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 9000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 800 g
Manufacturer designation C 2211 KTN9
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 10.1 CARB toroidal roller bearings
Last verified 2026-09-27

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 10.1 CARB toroidal roller bearings) · extracted 2026-09-27

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 10.1 CARB toroidal roller bearings); 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 & C2200-series range

Bore d 2.165 in
Outer diameter D 3.937 in
Width B 0.984 in
ISO bore code 11
Radial section height (D−d)/2 22.5 mm
Smallest bore in C2200-series 30 mm
Largest outer diameter in C2200-series 400 mm
Width range across C2200-series 20–108 mm
Bore position in C2200-series (smallest first) 6 of 21
Bore above smallest C2200-series size 25 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
C2211-TN9 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 55×100×25 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 2211 TN9 is the cylindrical-bore TN9 PA66-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ.
C2211-V SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 55×100×25 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between the 1:12 tapered-bore K TN9 PA66-caged and cylindrical-bore full-complement V executions (116/114 kN vs 132/134 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
C2211-KV SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 55×100×25 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between the 1:12 tapered-bore K TN9 PA66-caged and 1:12 tapered-bore K full-complement V executions (116/114 kN vs 132/134 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
22211 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 55×100×25 mm envelope as the SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 22211 E, but catalogue C/C0 differ (116/114 kN vs 129/127 kN) — and the functions differ: spherical locates axially, CARB floats. Pair them; never swap one-for-one.
22211-EK SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 55×100×25 mm envelope as the SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 22211 EK, but catalogue C/C0 differ (116/114 kN vs 129/127 kN) — and the functions differ: spherical locates axially, CARB floats. Pair them; never swap one-for-one.

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 C2211-KTN9 model number is decoded

In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, C 2211 KTN9 denotes a toroidal roller bearing whose 25 mm long rollers crown at both ends: the contact accepts angular misalignment while the ring positions float, which is why CARB bearings are specified at the free shaft end. The designation C 2211 KTN9 separates into C (CARB), 22 (dimension series), 11 (55 mm bore) and KTN9 (tapered 1:12 bore for adapter (H) sleeve mounting, TN9 glass-fibre PA66 cage); envelope 55×100×25 mm follows the ISO 15 plan. The TN9 suffix marks a glass fibre reinforced PA66 cage: lower friction and quieter than the full-complement V execution, with a 6,300 r/min reference speed, the usual choice for continuous-duty fans and paper rolls. The 800 g mass over the 55×100×25 mm envelope yields about 2.11 kN dynamic per millimetre of bore — the long toroidal rollers give this family its radial capacity density. Open executions accept relubrication — route it through the outer-ring groove on sizes that have one and purge stale grease at service intervals. Grease through the annular groove features where provided; on open executions feed lubricant past the long roller set at assembly, since the 25 mm wide cavity does not fill itself.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • continuous-caster guide rolls and slab-caster segments under heat growth
  • vibrating screen exciters fitted with the VE240 tolerance execution
  • long fan and kiln main shafts where the free end must float without thrust load
  • heavy industrial gearbox layshafts used as the non-locating position

Known failure patterns

  • raceway spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded or after sustained overload
  • roller skew and cage damage after the bearing is clamped solid between shaft and housing shoulders
  • PA66 cage (TN9) softening when the sustained temperature passes the polymer limit
  • condensation pitting in machines that run intermittently in humid environments
  • oil starvation at the sliding contact zones of large spherical roller thrust bearings on forced-feed trips

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 55 mm bore the small CARB executions are unusually wide (25 mm) for their 100 mm OD — confirm the housing width before substituting a standard spherical bearing of the same bore.
  • Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 6,300 r/min reference speed is the thermal criterion under load, the limiting value is the mechanical ceiling; observe the reference under load unless the arrangement calculation says otherwise.
  • The quoted 116/114 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 2211 KTN9); VE240 vibrating-screen variants and sealed 2CS/2NS variants have their own figures even at the same envelope.
  • Never use C 2211 KTN9 as the locating bearing: it carries no axial load by design — the arrangement needs a separate locating spherical, tapered or angular bearing facing the thrust.
  • Tapered-bore K executions mount on adapter sleeves (1:12) and K30 on withdrawal sleeves (1:30) — the 55 mm bore changes the sleeve family, and the drive-up procedure differs accordingly.
  • The 116/114 kN ratings and 800 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 10.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 858); mounting data — axial displacement (s) and seating details — appears in the running text because the structured record carries the boundary envelope only.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between V and TN9 CARB executions?

V is the full-complement execution with no cage — more rollers, higher C (116 kN here) but a lower speed ceiling and no thermal reference speed. TN9 is the glass-fibre PA66 caged execution, faster and quieter at somewhat lower load. C 2211 KTN9 is the tapered 1:12 bore for adapter (H) sleeve mounting, TN9 glass-fibre PA66 cage.

How is C 2211 KTN9 mounted?

The tapered 1:12 bore mounts on an adapter (H) sleeve with a defined drive-up; heat the bearing to max 120 °C when fitting, support full ring faces, and verify axial float afterwards.

What are the dimensions and ratings of the C 2211 KTN9?

A C 2211 KTN9 measures 55 mm bore × 100 mm outside diameter × 25 mm width (2.165 × 3.937 × 0.984 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: dynamic C 116 kN, static C0 114 kN, fatigue limit Pu 13.4 kN, reference speed 6,300 r/min, limiting speed 9,000 r/min, mass about 800 g.

Can a CARB bearing like C 2211 KTN9 locate the shaft axially?

No — that is the defining feature. C 2211 KTN9 deliberately allows the inner ring to float axially inside the outer ring while the toroidal rollers self-align. It must be paired with a separate locating bearing (spherical, tapered or angular contact) that takes 100 % of the thrust.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 10.1 CARB toroidal roller bearings on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.