23052 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23052 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 260 x 400 x 104 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 260 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 400 mm |
| Width B | 104 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1675 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2550 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 212 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1300 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 48500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 23052 CC/W33 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.1 spherical roller bearings |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.1 spherical roller bearings) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.1 spherical 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 & 23000-series range
| Bore d | 10.236 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 15.748 in |
| Width B | 4.094 in |
| ISO bore code | 52 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 70 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23000-series | 70 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23000-series | 1580 mm |
| Width range across 23000-series | 27–345 mm |
| Bore position in 23000-series (smallest first) | 20 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 190 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23052-CCK-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Tapered-bore (1:12) execution on OH3052 adapter sleeve; same ISO 15 envelope, separate order number. |
| C3052 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 3052 shares the 260×400×104 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (1760/2850 kN vs 1675/2550 kN); it floats axially and cannot locate the shaft — pair, never swap one-for-one. |
| C3052-K | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 3052 K shares the 260×400×104 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (1760/2850 kN vs 1675/2550 kN); it floats axially and cannot locate the shaft — pair, never swap one-for-one. |
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 23052 model number is decoded
Ordering number 23052 CC/W33 in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes a double-row spherical roller bearing for a 260 mm shaft, dimension series 30 (slim OD, extra-wide), with open execution and two pressed-steel cages with a floating guide ring. Numbering ties the bearing to its envelope: 23052 means spherical-roller type, dimension series 30, 260 mm bore — which is why the 400×104 mm outline swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code. SKF basic executions here are E or CC/W33; specialist suffixes change the bearing materially — VA405 for vibrating screens (C4 clearance, surface-hardened cage), 2CS5 for the sealed variant — and must be quoted in full when ordering. Selection arithmetic: the C0/C ratio is about 1.52 (static 2550 kN against dynamic 1675 kN), typical of a spherical roller sized for heavy combined loads, and the 212 kN fatigue load limit Pu is the equivalent-load floor used in the life calculation. Spherical roller bearings are routinely specified with C3 clearance because the tight inner-ring fit and inner/outer temperature gradient eat into the CN running clearance — check the residual clearance after mounting with feeler gauges.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- SAG and ball-mill drive shafts
- large mining crusher main shafts
- wind-turbine main shaft support
- heavy rolling-mill work-roll chocks
Known failure patterns
- raceway fatigue spalling of the sphered outer raceway after extended service above the catalogue L10 rating
- inner-ring raceway spalling from edge loading when misalignment exceeds the self-aligning recovery range
- stamped-steel cage fatigue after long service in high-vibration screening duty without the VA405 execution
- roller-end scoring from starved lubricant at start-up before the grease channel purges
- hard-particle indentation of the raceway in unfiltered oil or contaminated grease systems
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 260 mm bore the ring mass makes cocking during mounting a real risk; guide the bearing square, confirm seat contact around the full circumference, and re-check the self-aligning swing after the housing cap is torqued down.
- The 23000-series series at 260 mm bore (400×104 mm) is the slim-OD envelope: it buys radial space but gives up capacity against a 222-series bearing of the same bore — confirm the L10 margin before downsizing into it.
- Open spherical roller bearings rely on the housing seals; in screening or crusher duty a failed seal lets grit into the sphered raceway and the 23052 pits long before its L10 life.
- The self-aligning feature is not a license to ignore alignment: beyond ≈ 0.5–2.5° (series-dependent) the edge loading eats the fatigue margin, and seal drag grows as the rings tilt.
- The 1675/2550 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (23052 CC/W33); SKF can revise internal geometry without changing the order number, so keep the catalogue version (SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000) with the specification and re-verify for critical drives.
- SKF lists several executions of 23052 (cylindrical bore as listed, tapered-bore 23052 CCK/W33 variant, plus sealed and vibrating-screen options in the same envelope); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full 23052 CC/W33 designation when purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 23052?
The 23052 CC/W33 is a double-row spherical roller bearing with 260 mm bore, 400 mm outer diameter and 104 mm width (10.236 × 15.748 × 4.094 in) per ISO 15. From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 1675 kN, C0 2550 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 212 kN, reference speed 1,300 r/min, limiting speed 1,700 r/min, mass about 48500 g. It is an open, self-aligning bearing with two pressed-steel cages with a floating guide ring.
How does the 23052 bore code work?
The last two digits of 23052 are bore code 52, so 52 × 5 = 260 mm bore. The 400 mm OD and 104 mm width come from the ISO 15 dimension-series plan (dimension series 30 (slim OD, extra-wide)), shared with other spherical roller bearings of the same code.
What does the CC/W33 suffix mean on 23052?
CC denotes two pressed-steel cages with a floating guide ring between the roller rows, and W33 adds an annular groove plus three lubrication holes in the outer ring for relubrication. CCK/W33 is the 1:12 tapered-bore counterpart.
Can 23052 accommodate misalignment and axial load?
Yes on both counts. The sphered outer raceway lets the bearing self-align ≈ 0.5–2.5° depending on series, absorbing shaft deflection and housing-seat errors. The two barrel-roller rows also carry bidirectional axial load in addition to heavy radial load — this is the key difference from cylindrical roller bearings, which take no axial load.
When should the tapered-bore 23052K variant be used instead?
Choose the K (1:12 tapered bore) variant when the bearing must seat on an adapter or withdrawal sleeve — typical for long shafts, frequent dismounting, or stepped shafts where machining a precision journal is impractical. Sleeve mounting requires measuring clearance reduction or axial drive-up, not nut torque. The cylindrical-bore 23052 listed here seats directly on a machined journal.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.1 spherical roller bearings on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.