C3136-K bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C3136-K is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 180 x 300 x 96 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 180 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 300 mm |
| Width B | 96 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1250 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1730 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 156 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1700 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 26500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 3136 K |
| 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 & C3100-series range
| Bore d | 7.087 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.811 in |
| Width B | 3.78 in |
| ISO bore code | 36 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 60 mm |
| Smallest bore in C3100-series | 100 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in C3100-series | 1580 mm |
| Width range across C3100-series | 52–462 mm |
| Bore position in C3100-series (smallest first) | 4 of 28 |
| Bore above smallest C3100-series size | 80 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3136 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 180×300×96 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 3136 is the cylindrical-bore steel-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ. |
| 23136 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (180×300×96 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23136 CC/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23136 CC/W33 locates the shaft axially while the CARB bearing must float; the two are designed to run as a locating/non-locating pair. |
| 23136-CCK-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (180×300×96 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23136 CCK/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23136 CCK/W33 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 C3136-K model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, C 3136 K denotes a toroidal roller bearing whose 96 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. Reading the code: C marks the CARB toroidal family, the first two digits (31) identify the ISO dimension series and the last two (36) encode the 180 mm bore; suffixes describe bore and execution. 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 180 mm shaft deflects; the 1,700 r/min reference and 2,400 r/min limiting speed are both catalogue values. Pairing rule: use the CARB bearing opposite one locating spherical or tapered bearing — never at both shaft ends — and check the locating bearing takes 100 % of the thrust, since C 3136 K deliberately carries none. After fitting, confirm the inner ring can be pushed axially by hand through the catalogue displacement range; a ring that will not slide means the position is locked and will preload in service.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- 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
- continuous-caster guide rolls and slab-caster segments under heat growth
Known failure patterns
- roller-end and flange smearing after lubricant starvation at the long roller contacts
- 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
- brinelling of washer raceways from impact or mounting force applied through the rolling elements
- abrasive paste forming as dust bypasses the housing seals into the open washer set
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 180 mm bore, shaft expansion is already measurable: calculate the required float inside the 96 mm wide bearing rather than assuming the free-end clearance is "enough" at operating temperature.
- Tapered-bore K executions mount on adapter sleeves (1:12) and K30 on withdrawal sleeves (1:30) — the 180 mm bore changes the sleeve family, and the drive-up procedure differs accordingly.
- Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 1,700 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.
- Never use C 3136 K 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.
- The quoted 1250/1730 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 3136 K); VE240 vibrating-screen variants and sealed 2CS/2NS variants have their own figures even at the same envelope.
- The 1250/1730 kN ratings and 26500 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 10.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 864); 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
Which dimensions does the C 3136 K have?
A C 3136 K measures 180 mm bore × 300 mm outside diameter × 96 mm width (7.087 × 11.811 × 3.78 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: dynamic C 1250 kN, static C0 1730 kN, fatigue limit Pu 156 kN, reference speed 1,700 r/min, limiting speed 2,400 r/min, mass about 26500 g.
What does C 3136 K mean in SKF part numbering?
C marks CARB; 31 the dimension series; the size code gives 180 mm bore; K is the execution (tapered 1:12 bore for adapter (H) sleeve mounting, pressed steel cage). The envelope follows ISO 15 and matches spherical roller bearing outlines, but the functions differ.
Why is C 3136 K used opposite a spherical roller bearing?
The spherical bearing locates the shaft and takes thrust; the CARB bearing at the other end self-aligns but floats, absorbing thermal expansion without inducing axial load. The pair is standard on paper machine drying cylinders and long caster rolls.
Is the C 3136 K sealed?
No, it is an open execution relying on the housing seals; relubrication follows the groove/hole features of the size.
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.