C30-600-M bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C30-600-M is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 600 x 870 x 200 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 600 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 870 mm |
| Width B | 200 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 6300 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 12200 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 780 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 395000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 30/600 M |
| 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 & C3000-series range
| Bore d | 23.622 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 34.252 in |
| Width B | 7.874 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 135 mm |
| Smallest bore in C3000-series | 120 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in C3000-series | 1420 mm |
| Width range across C3000-series | 46–308 mm |
| Bore position in C3000-series (smallest first) | 24 of 33 |
| Bore above smallest C3000-series size | 480 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C30-600-KM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 600×870×200 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 30/600 KM is the 1:12 tapered-bore K M brass-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ. |
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 C30-600-M model number is decoded
C 30/600 M belongs to the CARB family — compact aligning roller bearings: envelope 600×870×200 mm, radial rating 6300/12200 kN C/C0, and no axial-locating function by design. In C 30/600 M the 30 dimension series fixes the 870 mm OD and 200 mm width around the 600 mm bore (the bore is written directly after the slash (no bore code)); the suffix M then selects the cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, machined brass M cage. The cylindrical 600 mm bore mounts directly on a machined seat; the outer ring takes a loose housing fit so the bearing can float axially. The same size is listed in both bore executions, and the boundary dimensions 600×870×200 mm are identical — only the mounting method changes. Speed planning separates the 500 r/min thermal reference from the 700 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The full-complement V executions carry more load but list no thermal reference speed; the brass-caged executions run faster and cooler at light load. 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 200 mm wide cavity does not fill itself.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- 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
- paper machine drying cylinders and calender rolls with long, thermally expanding shafts
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
- brass cage pocket wear under marginal lubrication in the large-bore M/MB executions
- brinelling of washer raceways from impact or mounting force applied through the rolling elements
- oil starvation at the sliding contact zones of large spherical roller thrust bearings on forced-feed trips
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 600 mm bore the 395 kg mass and 200 mm width make seating geometry dominant: sphered-washer seats and oil flow must be verified in place, not just on the drawing.
- Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 500 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 6300/12200 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 30/600 M); VE240 vibrating-screen variants and sealed 2CS/2NS variants have their own figures even at the same envelope.
- 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 30/600 M must float; the two are designed to be used as a pair.
- The 6300/12200 kN ratings and 395000 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 10.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 866); 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
Can a CARB bearing like C 30/600 M locate the shaft axially?
No — that is the defining feature. C 30/600 M 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 30/600 M designation read?
C = CARB toroidal family; 30 = dimension series; 600 mm (slash-size) = 600 mm bore (the bore is written directly after the slash (no bore code)); suffix M selects cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, machined brass M 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 (6300 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 30/600 M is the cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, machined brass M cage.
How is C 30/600 M mounted?
Slide or heat (max 120 °C) the bearing onto the 600 mm seat, give the outer ring a loose housing fit, leave the float travel unobstructed, and never press through the 200 mm roller set.
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.