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.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 870 mm d = 600 B = 200 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 600 mm, outer diameter D 870 mm, width B 200 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
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 modelBrandMatch levelNote
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.