C3152 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C3152 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 260 x 440 x 144 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 260 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 440 mm |
| Width B | 144 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 2650 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4050 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 325 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1100 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 88000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 3152 |
| 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 | 10.236 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 17.323 in |
| Width B | 5.669 in |
| ISO bore code | 52 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 90 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) | 9 of 28 |
| Bore above smallest C3100-series size | 160 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3152-K | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 260×440×144 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 3152 K is the 1:12 tapered-bore K steel-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ. |
| 23152 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (260×440×144 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23152 CC/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23152 CC/W33 locates the shaft axially while the CARB bearing must float; the two are designed to run as a locating/non-locating pair. |
| 23152-CCK-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (260×440×144 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23152 CCK/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23152 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 C3152 model number is decoded
C 3152 is the dimension series 31 CARB toroidal roller bearings member of the CARB range: 260 mm bore, 440 mm OD, 144 mm width, with the asymmetrical-looking toroidal roller set that defines the CARB principle. The designation C 3152 separates into C (CARB), 31 (dimension series), 52 (260 mm bore) and the bare number (cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, pressed steel cage); envelope 260×440×144 mm follows the ISO 15 plan. The unsuffixed execution carries a pressed steel window cage — the balanced standard for the 260×440 mm size with 2650 kN dynamic and a 1,100 r/min reference speed. Float capacity is a selection criterion: the catalogue lists the permissible axial displacement (s) for the 144 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 144 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
- PA66 cage (TN9) softening when the sustained temperature passes the polymer limit
- condensation pitting in machines that run intermittently in humid environments
- 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 (88 kg here) — lifting gear and induction heating are mandatory, and a cocked ring scores the toroidal raceway before start-up.
- Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 1,100 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 2650/4050 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 3152); 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 3152 must float; the two are designed to be used as a pair.
- The 2650/4050 kN ratings and 88000 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
How is C 3152 mounted?
Slide or heat (max 120 °C) the bearing onto the 260 mm seat, give the outer ring a loose housing fit, leave the float travel unobstructed, and never press through the 144 mm roller set.
What are the dimensions and ratings of the C 3152?
A C 3152 measures 260 mm bore × 440 mm outside diameter × 144 mm width (10.236 × 17.323 × 5.669 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: dynamic C 2650 kN, static C0 4050 kN, fatigue limit Pu 325 kN, reference speed 1,100 r/min, limiting speed 1,500 r/min, mass about 88000 g.
Can a CARB bearing like C 3152 locate the shaft axially?
No — that is the defining feature. C 3152 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 3152 designation read?
C = CARB toroidal family; 31 = dimension series; 52 = 260 mm bore (code 52 × 5); suffix the bare number selects cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, pressed steel cage. K is a 1:12 tapered bore for an adapter sleeve, K30 a 1:30 bore for a withdrawal sleeve.
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.