K43X48X17 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The K43X48X17 is a DIN 5402 radial bearing sized 43 x 48 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 | 43 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 48 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) | 9500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 11000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 30 g |
| Manufacturer designation | K 43x48x17 |
| 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 | 1.693 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.89 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) | 18 of 22 |
| Bore above smallest K-series size | 40 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the K43X48X17 model number is decoded
K 43x48x17 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 43 mm hardened shaft journal and the 48 mm housing bore serve as the raceways, as tabulated in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000. Reading the designation: K marks the needle roller and cage assembly, the three numbers give Fw 43 (shaft journal), E 48 (assembly outside diameter) and B 17 (width) in millimetres — the machine parts complete the bearing. SKF supplies these assemblies in single rows as tabulated; the cage quality determines the speed ceiling, and the catalogued 11,000 r/min limiting speed assumes a precision ground journal and bore. The 30 g catalogue mass and 2.5 mm radial section ((48−43)/2) frame a rating of about 0.49 kN dynamic per millimetre of bore — the needle construction's density advantage over ball bearings of the same envelope. Lubrication reaches both raceways through the open cage windows; grease the bore and journal before assembly, since after fitting the 17 mm narrow cage cannot be relubricated through a closed housing.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- pump and gearbox idler gears running on hardened pins
- hinge and pivot joints in printing and textile machinery
- universal joint crosses on commercial vehicles
- planetary gear pins in compact transmissions
Known failure patterns
- needle edge loading and raceway denting when the shaft deflects beyond the compensation range
- polymer cage deformation when the local temperature exceeds the 120 °C sustained limit
- grease starvation at the roller ends when relubrication intervals are stretched in dirty duty
- hard-particle indentation in unfiltered lubricant
- smearing of rollers and journal during idle periods because the radial section holds too little lubricant
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 43 mm bore, verify shaft deflection against the needle length: these rollers tolerate little edge loading, and a simply supported span between 43 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 43x48x17); 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 30 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 43x48x17 need a hardened and ground shaft?
No. In this execution the 43 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 43x48x17?
Slide the assembly over the ground 43 mm journal with a mounting sleeve, bore the housing to E 48 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 43x48x17 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 43x48x17 have?
A K 43x48x17 measures 43 mm bore/Fw × 48 mm outside diameter × 17 mm width (1.693 × 1.89 × 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 9,500 r/min, mass about 30 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.