C2220 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C2220 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 180 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 | 100 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 46 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 415 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 465 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 49 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3600 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4950 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 2220 |
| 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 | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 1.811 in |
| ISO bore code | 20 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 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) | 14 of 21 |
| Bore above smallest C2200-series size | 70 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2220-K | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 100×180×46 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 2220 K is the 1:12 tapered-bore K steel-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ. |
| 22220 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (100×180×46 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 22220 E with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 22220 E locates the shaft axially while the CARB bearing must float; the two are designed to run as a locating/non-locating pair. |
| 22220-EK | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (100×180×46 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 22220 EK with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 22220 EK locates the shaft axially while the CARB bearing must float; the two are designed to run as a locating/non-locating pair. |
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 C2220 model number is decoded
C 2220 is a CARB toroidal roller bearing to ISO 15: a single row of long, symmetrical barrel-shaped rollers between guide flanges, sized 100×180×46 mm, as listed in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 ch. 10.1. The designation C 2220 separates into C (CARB), 22 (dimension series), 20 (100 mm bore) and the bare number (cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, pressed steel cage); envelope 100×180×46 mm follows the ISO 15 plan. CARB bearings locate neither radially nor axially: the inner ring can walk axially inside the outer ring over the catalogue-listed axial-displacement range (s), so shaft thermal growth disappears as thrust rather than preloading the 100 mm seat. Selection arithmetic: C 415 kN against C0 465 kN gives a C0/C ratio of 1.12, and the 49 kN fatigue load limit Pu sets the contamination-adjusted life floor. Mounting: slide the bearing onto the 100 mm seat or heat it (max 120 °C) and seat it square; never press through the 46 mm roller set, and leave the free-end housing shoulder clear so axial float is unrestricted.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- 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
- winder and reel drums in paper and steel strip plants
Known failure patterns
- raceway spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded or after sustained overload
- thermal preloading when a shaft is located at both ends and growth has nowhere to go
- PA66 cage (TN9) softening when the sustained temperature passes the polymer limit
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the catalogue L10 life is exhausted
- grease churning and overheating when a high-speed thrust position is over-packed
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 100 mm bore, shaft expansion is already measurable: calculate the required float inside the 46 mm wide bearing rather than assuming the free-end clearance is "enough" at operating temperature.
- Do not block the axial displacement in the drawing: housing covers, labyrinth rings and snap rings must leave the catalogue float (s) free, or the bearing silently becomes a poorly located fixed bearing.
- Envelope-identical spherical roller bearings (same ISO 15 d×D×B) are not drop-in equivalents — they locate the shaft axially, while C 2220 must float; the two are designed to be used as a pair.
- Tapered-bore K executions mount on adapter sleeves (1:12) and K30 on withdrawal sleeves (1:30) — the 100 mm bore changes the sleeve family, and the drive-up procedure differs accordingly.
- Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 3,600 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 415/465 kN ratings and 4950 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 10.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 860); 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 are the dimensions and ratings of the C 2220?
A C 2220 measures 100 mm bore × 180 mm outside diameter × 46 mm width (3.937 × 7.087 × 1.811 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: dynamic C 415 kN, static C0 465 kN, fatigue limit Pu 49 kN, reference speed 3,600 r/min, limiting speed 4,800 r/min, mass about 4950 g.
Can a CARB bearing like C 2220 locate the shaft axially?
No — that is the defining feature. C 2220 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.
How is the C 2220 designation read?
C = CARB toroidal family; 22 = dimension series; 20 = 100 mm bore (code 20 × 5); suffix the bare number selects cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, pressed steel cage. K is a 1:12 tapered bore for an adapter sleeve, K30 a 1:30 bore for a withdrawal sleeve.
What is the difference between V and TN9 CARB executions?
V is the full-complement execution with no cage — more rollers, higher C (415 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 2220 is the cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, pressed steel cage.
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.