C5918-2CS5V-GEM9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The C5918-2CS5V-GEM9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 90 x 125 x 46 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 90 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 125 mm |
| Width B | 46 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | 2RS |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 224 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 400 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 44 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 110 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1750 g |
| Manufacturer designation | C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 |
| 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 & C5900-series range
| Bore d | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.921 in |
| Width B | 1.811 in |
| ISO bore code | 18 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 17.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in C5900-series | 75 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in C5900-series | 125 mm |
| Width range across C5900-series | 40–46 mm |
| Bore position in C5900-series (smallest first) | 2 of 2 |
| Bore above smallest C5900-series size | 15 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5918-MB | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 90×125×46 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between the cylindrical-bore sealed full-complement V and cylindrical-bore MB inner-ring-guided brass-caged executions (224/400 kN vs 193/325 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| C5918-V | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 90×125×46 mm ISO 15 envelope and equivalent catalogue C/C0; C 5918 V is the cylindrical-bore full-complement V 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 C5918-2CS5V-GEM9 model number is decoded
C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 belongs to the CARB family — compact aligning roller bearings: envelope 90×125×46 mm, radial rating 224/400 kN C/C0, and no axial-locating function by design. SKF builds the CARB order number from size plus execution: the bare number C 5918 is the full-complement cylindrical-bore bearing, K (or K30) makes the bore tapered for sleeve mounting, and the cage/seal letters follow — here 2CS5V/GEM9. 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 90 mm seat. 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 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 deliberately carries none. Sealed executions arrive greased for life: do not wash out the factory fill, and mount seals-clear of the housing shoulder edges. Grease through the annular groove features where provided; on open executions feed lubricant past the long roller set at assembly, since the 46 mm wide cavity does not fill itself.
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
- PA66 cage (TN9) softening when the sustained temperature passes the polymer limit
- hard-particle indentation where oil or grease filtration is inadequate
- oil starvation at the sliding contact zones of large spherical roller thrust bearings on forced-feed trips
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 90 mm bore, shaft expansion is already measurable: calculate the required float inside the 46 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 90 mm bore changes the sleeve family, and the drive-up procedure differs accordingly.
- Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the catalogue lists no thermal reference speed for this full-complement/sealed execution, the limiting value is the mechanical ceiling; observe the reference under load unless the arrangement calculation says otherwise.
- Never use C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 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 224/400 kN ratings belong to this exact execution (C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9); VE240 vibrating-screen variants and sealed 2CS/2NS variants have their own figures even at the same envelope.
- The 224/400 kN ratings and 1750 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 10.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 860); 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
Is the C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 sealed?
Yes — this is a sealed full-complement execution (2CS5V contact seals with annular groove), greased at the factory; the catalogue lists no reference speed and the limiting speed is 110 r/min.
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 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 have?
A C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 measures 90 mm bore × 125 mm outside diameter × 46 mm width (3.543 × 4.921 × 1.811 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: dynamic C 224 kN, static C0 400 kN, fatigue limit Pu 44 kN, limiting speed 110 r/min, no reference speed listed, mass about 1750 g.
What does C 5918-2CS5V/GEM9 mean in SKF part numbering?
C marks CARB; 59 the dimension series; the size code gives 90 mm bore; 2CS5V/GEM9 is the execution (cylindrical bore for direct shaft fitting, 2CS5V/GEM9 sealed full-complement execution with annular groove). The envelope follows ISO 15 and matches spherical roller bearing outlines, but the functions differ.
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.