PNA30-52 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The PNA30-52 is a DIN 616 radial bearing sized 30 x 52 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 30 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 52 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 24.6 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 45 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 5.6 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 11000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 13000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 180 g |
| Manufacturer designation | PNA 30/52 |
| Standard | DIN 616 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.6 alignment needle roller bearings, with an inner ring |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.6 alignment needle roller bearings, with an inner ring) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.6 alignment needle roller bearings, with an inner ring); 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 & PNA-series range
| Bore d | 1.181 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 2.047 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 11 mm |
| Smallest bore in PNA-series | 12 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in PNA-series | 62 mm |
| Width range across PNA-series | 12–20 mm |
| Bore position in PNA-series (smallest first) | 7 of 9 |
| Bore above smallest PNA-series size | 18 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
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How the PNA30-52 model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, PNA 30/52 denotes an alignment needle roller bearing for a 30 mm inner-ring shaft: machined rings, integral flanges, and a spherical outside surface that compensates static misalignment of the housing bore. The PNA 30/52 figures state the 30 mm seat and 20 mm width; the letters carry the construction — machined rings, integral flanges, and the convex outside surface that aligns inside its seat. These are heavy-section machined rings, not drawn cups: the sphered outside surface is ground, the flanges retain the rollers, and the PNA execution adds the ground inner ring for unhardened shafts. For life calculation, the 24.6/45 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. Mounting: seat the convex outer ring surface in its sphered counterpart dry first, confirm the 30 mm inner-ring raceway rotates freely through the full alignment range, then lubricate and assemble for service.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- agricultural machinery joints exposed to frame distortion
- door and gate hinges with heavy radial load
- construction equipment blade and arm pivots
- steering knuckles and kingpin supports with seat angle errors
Known failure patterns
- raceway spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded or after overload events
- polymer cage deformation when the local temperature exceeds the 120 °C sustained limit
- abrasive paste formation from dust ingressing past open ends without effective housing seals
- corrosion pitting from condensation in intermittently operated machinery
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 30 mm bore, verify shaft deflection against the needle length: these rollers tolerate little edge loading, and a simply supported span between 30 mm seats can bend past the compensation range long before the load rating is exhausted.
- 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.
- Contamination, not fatigue, kills most small needle bearings: with raceways this narrow, one hard particle dents a full-width line — seal the housing even when the bearing execution itself is open.
- The 24.6/45 kN ratings and 180 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 7.6 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 652); combined-type axial ratings appear in the text above because the structured record carries radial values only.
Frequently asked questions
How is the PNA 30/52 designation read?
PNA marks the self-aligning needle roller family (inner-ring with machined rings): figures give the 30 mm seat and 20 mm width; the convex outer-ring outside surface aligns within roughly ±2° in its sphered seat.
Can the PNA 30/52 run on an unhardened shaft?
Depends on the family member: RPNA runs directly on the shaft (hardened, 58–64 HRC, ground), while PNA includes a ground inner ring for an ordinary 30 mm k5 seat. Both add the sphered outer ring for seat misalignment.
How should the PNA 30/52 be mounted?
Press on the ring faces only with a fitting sleeve, keep everything square to the 30 mm seat, and never transmit force through the rolling elements. Follow the catalogue's seat tolerances — the narrow needle contact forgives neither tilt nor burrs.
What limits the service life of a PNA 30/52?
Beyond the L10 rating, the practical limits are journal/raceway hardness for the 30 mm seat, lubricant condition at the roller ends, and contamination through open ends — the 11.0 mm radial section leaves no reserve once a raceway is dented or ribboned.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.6 alignment needle roller bearings, with an inner ring on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.