C3144-K bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C3144-K is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 220 x 370 x 120 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 220 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 370 mm |
| Width B | 120 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1900 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2900 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 245 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 52000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 3144 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 | 8.661 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.567 in |
| Width B | 4.724 in |
| ISO bore code | 44 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 75 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) | 7 of 28 |
| Bore above smallest C3100-series size | 120 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3144 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 220×370×120 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 3144 is the cylindrical-bore steel-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ. |
| 23144 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (220×370×120 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23144 CC/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23144 CC/W33 locates the shaft axially while the CARB bearing must float; the two are designed to run as a locating/non-locating pair. |
| 23144-CCK-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (220×370×120 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23144 CCK/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23144 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 C3144-K model number is decoded
C 3144 K is a CARB toroidal roller bearing to ISO 15: a single row of long, symmetrical barrel-shaped rollers between guide flanges, sized 220×370×120 mm, as listed in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 ch. 10.1. SKF builds the CARB order number from size plus execution: the bare number C 3144 is the steel-caged cylindrical-bore bearing, K (or K30) makes the bore tapered for sleeve mounting, and the cage/seal letters follow — here K. 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 220 mm seat. Speed planning separates the 1,400 r/min thermal reference from the 1,800 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The full-complement V executions carry more load but list no thermal reference speed; the steel-caged executions run faster and cooler at light load. Mounting: mount on the adapter (H) sleeve matched to the 1:12 tapered bore, drive up to the catalogue reduction and lock the nut; never press through the 120 mm roller set, and leave the free-end housing shoulder clear so axial float is unrestricted.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- 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
- vibrating screen exciters fitted with the VE240 tolerance execution
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
- PA66 cage (TN9) softening when the sustained temperature passes the polymer limit
- electrical erosion of raceways on VFD-driven shafts without grounding or insulation
- abrasive paste forming as dust bypasses the housing seals into the open washer set
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Above 200 mm bore these bearings weigh tens of kilograms (52 kg here) — lifting gear and induction heating are mandatory, and a cocked ring scores the toroidal raceway before start-up.
- Envelope-identical spherical roller bearings (same ISO 15 d×D×B) are not drop-in equivalents — they locate the shaft axially, while C 3144 K must float; the two are designed to be used as a pair.
- Never use C 3144 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 1900/2900 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 3144 K); 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.
- The 1900/2900 kN ratings and 52000 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
What fails first on a misapplied CARB bearing?
Blocking the designed axial float — clamping the free end or locating both shaft ends — turns thermal growth into edge loading and spalls the toroidal raceways. Cage damage and ordinary fatigue follow overload or dry running.
Which dimensions does the C 3144 K have?
A C 3144 K measures 220 mm bore × 370 mm outside diameter × 120 mm width (8.661 × 14.567 × 4.724 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: dynamic C 1900 kN, static C0 2900 kN, fatigue limit Pu 245 kN, reference speed 1,400 r/min, limiting speed 1,800 r/min, mass about 52000 g.
What does C 3144 K mean in SKF part numbering?
C marks CARB; 31 the dimension series; the size code gives 220 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 3144 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.
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.