C3176-MB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C3176-MB is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 380 x 620 x 194 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 380 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 620 mm |
| Width B | 194 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 4400 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 7200 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 520 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 750 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 243000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 3176 MB |
| 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 | 14.961 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 24.409 in |
| Width B | 7.638 in |
| ISO bore code | 76 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 120 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) | 15 of 28 |
| Bore above smallest C3100-series size | 280 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3176-KMB | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 380×620×194 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 3176 KMB is the 1:12 tapered-bore K MB inner-ring-guided brass-caged execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only mounting and cage execution differ. |
| 23176 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (380×620×194 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23176 CA/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23176 CA/W33 locates the shaft axially while the CARB bearing must float; the two are designed to run as a locating/non-locating pair. |
| 23176-CAK-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Envelope-identical (380×620×194 mm) SKF spherical roller bearing SKF 23176 CAK/W33 with ratings within 10 % — not a drop-in substitute: SKF 23176 CAK/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 C3176-MB model number is decoded
C 3176 MB is the dimension series 31 CARB toroidal roller bearings member of the CARB range: 380 mm bore, 620 mm OD, 194 mm width, with the asymmetrical-looking toroidal roller set that defines the CARB principle. Reading the code: C marks the CARB toroidal family, the first two digits (31) identify the ISO dimension series and the last two (76) encode the 380 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 380 mm shaft deflects; the 750 r/min reference and 1,000 r/min limiting speed are both catalogue values. Float capacity is a selection criterion: the catalogue lists the permissible axial displacement (s) for the 194 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 194 mm wide cavity does not fill itself.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- vibrating screen exciters fitted with the VE240 tolerance execution
- 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
Known failure patterns
- roller-end and flange smearing after lubricant starvation at the long roller contacts
- 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
- hard-particle indentation where oil or grease filtration is inadequate
- 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 (243 kg here) — lifting gear and induction heating are mandatory, and a cocked ring scores the toroidal raceway before start-up.
- 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 750 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.
- 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 3176 MB must float; the two are designed to be used as a pair.
- The 4400/7200 kN ratings and 243000 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
What does C 3176 MB mean in SKF part numbering?
C marks CARB; 31 the dimension series; the size code gives 380 mm bore; MB is the execution (cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, machined inner-ring-guided brass cage (MB)). The envelope follows ISO 15 and matches spherical roller bearing outlines, but the functions differ.
Why is C 3176 MB 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 3176 MB sealed?
No, it is an open execution relying on the housing seals; relubrication follows the groove/hole features of the size.
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.
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.