K42X47X17 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The K42X47X17 is a DIN 5402 radial bearing sized 42 x 47 x 17 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 42 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 47 mm |
| Width B | 17 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 20.9 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 43 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 5.2 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 10000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 11000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 32 g |
| Manufacturer designation | K 42x47x17 |
| Standard | DIN 5402 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies); 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 & K-series range
| Bore d | 1.654 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.85 in |
| Width B | 0.669 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 2.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in K-series | 3 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in K-series | 63 mm |
| Width range across K-series | 7–32 mm |
| Bore position in K-series (smallest first) | 17 of 22 |
| Bore above smallest K-series size | 39 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the K42X47X17 model number is decoded
K 42x47x17 is a needle roller and cage assembly to DIN 5402: a complement of needle rollers held by a lightweight cage, with no inner or outer ring of its own — the 42 mm hardened shaft journal and the 47 mm housing bore serve as the raceways, as tabulated in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000. K 42×47×17 is a boundary plan, not an envelope: the assembly has no rings, so E 47 mm is the needle set diameter the housing bore must match, and the 42 mm journal must be ground and hardened. Because there are no rings, execution differences live in the cage: TN polymer cages reduce friction and noise, while the basic steel cage tolerates higher operating temperatures up to the lubricant limit. For life calculation, the 20.9/43 kN ratings assume raceway geometry supplied by the shaft and housing in families without an inner ring — journal hardness, roundness and finish are part of the bearing, not of the application. The assembly is drawn on over a mounting sleeve that spreads the load around all rollers; never drive it home against the cage face, and retain it with a washer whose OD spans the cage, not the rollers.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- hinge and pivot joints in printing and textile machinery
- universal joint crosses on commercial vehicles
- planetary gear pins in compact transmissions
- connecting rods of small compressors where radial height is critical
Known failure patterns
- needle edge loading and raceway denting when the shaft deflects beyond the compensation range
- cage pocket wear and roller skew after sustained operation with too little radial preload
- abrasive paste formation from dust ingressing past open ends without effective housing seals
- false brinelling of standby equipment under external vibration
- smearing of rollers and journal during idle periods because the radial section holds too little lubricant
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 42 mm bore, verify shaft deflection against the needle length: these rollers tolerate little edge loading, and a simply supported span between 42 mm seats can bend past the compensation range long before the load rating is exhausted.
- The quoted 20.9/43 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (K 42x47x17); ratings can be revised without the order number changing, so keep the catalogue version (SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000) with the drawing.
- Oscillating pivots fail differently: rocking through a small angle concentrates wear in the same roller positions — inspect those zones, and consider rotating the assembly's clock position at service intervals.
- The 20.9/43 kN ratings and 32 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 7.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 618); combined-type axial ratings appear in the text above because the structured record carries radial values only.
Frequently asked questions
Does the K 42x47x17 need a hardened and ground shaft?
No. In this execution the 42 mm shaft journal is the inner raceway: it must be ground and hardened to 58–64 HRC (with matching housing bore quality on the outside). If the shaft cannot meet that, order the inner-ring sibling (NKI/NA execution) plus its ground inner ring instead.
What mounting mistakes ruin a K 42x47x17?
Slide the assembly over the ground 42 mm journal with a mounting sleeve, bore the housing to E 47 mm, and retain with a washer spanning the cage. Never press against the cage or rotate before the bearing is lubricated and loaded.
Is the K 42x47x17 sealed?
No — this execution is open and depends on the housing sealing arrangement; grease it at assembly and keep the relubrication interval short in dirty duty.
Which dimensions does the K 42x47x17 have?
A K 42x47x17 measures 42 mm bore/Fw × 47 mm outside diameter × 17 mm width (1.654 × 1.85 × 0.669 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: radial dynamic rating C 20.9 kN, static C0 43 kN, fatigue limit Pu 5.2 kN, limiting speed 11,000 r/min, reference speed 10,000 r/min, mass about 32 g.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.