C3076-M bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The C3076-M is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 380 x 560 x 135 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 = 560 mm d = 380 B = 135 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 380 mm, outer diameter D 560 mm, width B 135 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 380 mm
Outer diameter D 560 mm
Width B 135 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage brass
Basic dynamic load rating C 3000 kN
Basic static load rating C0 5200 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 380 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 900 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 1200 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 110000 g
Manufacturer designation C 3076 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 14.961 in
Outer diameter D 22.047 in
Width B 5.315 in
ISO bore code 76
Radial section height (D−d)/2 90 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) 15 of 33
Bore above smallest C3000-series size 260 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
C3076-KM SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 380×560×135 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 3076 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 C3076-M model number is decoded

C 3076 M is the dimension series 30 CARB toroidal roller bearings member of the CARB range: 380 mm bore, 560 mm OD, 135 mm width, with the asymmetrical-looking toroidal roller set that defines the CARB principle. In C 3076 M the 30 dimension series fixes the 560 mm OD and 135 mm width around the 380 mm bore (code 76 × 5); the suffix M then selects the cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, machined brass M cage. The open execution relies on the housing seals and lubrication system, fed through groove/hole features on the large sizes. Explorer-class heat treatment and the crowned roller profile keep edge stress down when the 380 mm shaft deflects; the 900 r/min reference and 1,200 r/min limiting speed are both catalogue values. Float capacity is a selection criterion: the catalogue lists the permissible axial displacement (s) for the 135 mm wide set; size the free-end housing so thermal growth stays within it, not just inside the overall width. 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 135 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
  • edge loading and premature spalling when the CARB position is blocked from its designed axial float
  • brass cage pocket wear under marginal lubrication in the large-bore M/MB executions
  • condensation pitting in machines that run intermittently in humid environments
  • grease churning and overheating when a high-speed thrust position is over-packed

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Above 200 mm bore these bearings weigh tens of kilograms (110 kg here) — lifting gear and induction heating are mandatory, and a cocked ring scores the toroidal raceway before start-up.
  • Never use C 3076 M 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 380 mm bore changes the sleeve family, and the drive-up procedure differs accordingly.
  • Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 900 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 3000/5200 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 3076 M); VE240 vibrating-screen variants and sealed 2CS/2NS variants have their own figures even at the same envelope.
  • The 3000/5200 kN ratings and 110000 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 3076 M locate the shaft axially?

No — that is the defining feature. C 3076 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 3076 M designation read?

C = CARB toroidal family; 30 = dimension series; 76 = 380 mm bore (code 76 × 5); 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 (3000 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 3076 M is the cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, machined brass M cage.

How is C 3076 M mounted?

Slide or heat (max 120 °C) the bearing onto the 380 mm seat, give the outer ring a loose housing fit, leave the float travel unobstructed, and never press through the 135 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.