23144-CCK-W33 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 23144-CCK-W33 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 220 x 370 x 120 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 370 mm d = 220 B = 120 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 220 mm, outer diameter D 370 mm, width B 120 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 220 mm
Outer diameter D 370 mm
Width B 120 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 1888 kN
Basic static load rating C0 2750 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 232 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 1300 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 1700 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 67500 g
Manufacturer designation SKF 23144 CCK/W33
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.2 adapter-sleeve executions
Last verified 2026-09-26

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.2 adapter-sleeve executions) · extracted 2026-09-26

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.2 adapter-sleeve executions); 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 & 23100-series range

Bore d 8.661 in
Outer diameter D 14.567 in
Width B 4.724 in
ISO bore code 44
Radial section height (D−d)/2 75 mm
Smallest bore in 23100-series 100 mm
Largest outer diameter in 23100-series 790 mm
Width range across 23100-series 52–248 mm
Bore position in 23100-series (smallest first) 12 of 25
Bore above smallest 23100-series size 120 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
23144 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Tapered-bore (1:12) sleeve-mounted execution of 23144; identical ISO 15 envelope, fits OH3144 adapter sleeve on a 200 mm shaft.
C3144 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 3144 shares the 220×370×120 mm envelope with ratings within 10 %; it self-aligns but floats axially and cannot locate the shaft — locating/non-locating pair, not a substitute.
C3144-K SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 3144 K shares the 220×370×120 mm envelope with ratings within 10 %; it self-aligns but floats axially and cannot locate the shaft — locating/non-locating pair, not a substitute.

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 23144-CCK-W33 model number is decoded

In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, 23144-cck-w33 denotes the tapered-bore version (K suffix, taper 1:12) of the 23100-series spherical roller bearing: dimensioned 220×370×120 mm, it seats on an adapter or withdrawal sleeve rather than directly on a machined journal. Numbering ties the bearing to its envelope: 23144-cck-w33 means spherical-roller type, dimension series 31, 220 mm bore — which is why the 370×120 mm outline swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code. Sleeve mounting is why the K execution exists: a plain h9-tolerance shaft is enough because the adapter sleeve supplies the precision seat, and the bearing is removable without pulling over an interference journal — a separate order number from the cylindrical-bore bearing, never a field conversion. With C 1888 kN and C0 2750 kN, the 23144-cck-w33 load check covers radial plus moderate axial in either direction — but below the minimum load the rollers skid, so verify P ≥ 0.01·C0 at the lightest operating point. After drive-up, re-check radial clearance and then swing the outer ring through its self-aligning range: the sphered raceway of the 23144-cck-w33 must still tilt ≈ 0.5–2.5° freely — a joint that binds after sleeve mounting signals excessive drive-up or a cocked sleeve.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • heavy rolling-mill work-roll chocks
  • large dredger and marine winch drums
  • fan and pulley shafts that need periodic bearing removal in the field
  • shafting produced to commercial tolerances, where the adapter sleeve supplies the precision seat

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
  • sleeve seizure and shaft seat damage from omitting the anti-seize film between withdrawal sleeve and journal before drive-up
  • surface distress and smearing when the relubrication interval is exceeded — the W33 groove is only effective if grease actually reaches the roller rows
  • false brinelling on standby machines exposed to external vibration

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 220 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 23100-series series at 220 mm bore (370×120 mm) is the medium-OD wide envelope for heavy continuous duty; it is wider than a 222 bearing in the same OD class, so housing width and spacer stack must be re-checked before substitution.
  • Never apply the drive-up or clearance-reduction figures for this 1:12 tapered 23144-cck-w33 to a bearing of the other taper (1:12 vs 1:30); the steeper taper moves far less clearance per nut turn and the targets come from different catalogue tables.
  • The 23144-cck-w33 and its cylindrical-bore counterpart 23144-cc-w33 share envelope and load ratings (1888/2750 kN) but are not interchangeable in a housing already fitted for direct shaft mounting — the sleeve changes the assembly stack-up.
  • The 23144-cck-w33 shares its ISO 15 envelope across brands, but internal geometry differs — SKF load ratings in this row are 1888/2750 kN; another maker's same-size bearing may rate higher or lower, so do not interchange on envelope alone.
  • The 1888/2750 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this tapered-bore execution (SKF 23144 CCK/W33); sleeve, KM nut and MB washer are separate order numbers, and the catalogue version (SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000) should travel with the mounting specification.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 23144-cck-w33?

The SKF 23144 CCK/W33 is a double-row spherical roller bearing with a 1:12 tapered bore, 220 mm nominal bore, 370 mm outer diameter and 120 mm width (8.661 × 14.567 × 4.724 in) per ISO 15. From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: C 1888 kN, C0 2750 kN, Pu 232 kN, reference speed 1,300 r/min, limiting speed 1,700 r/min, mass about 67500 g. It is mounted on an adapter (H) or withdrawal (AH) sleeve, not directly on the shaft.

What does the K suffix mean on 23144-cck-w33?

K marks a 1:12 tapered bore for sleeve mounting — SKF writes EK or CCK(/W33), FAG writes -K- inside the suffix chain for sleeve mounting. The bearing seats on an H-series adapter sleeve with a KM locknut and MB lock washer (plain shaft, h9 tolerance), or on an AH withdrawal sleeve against a shaft shoulder. The rarer K30 suffix would instead mean a 1:30 taper; dimension series 40/41 spherical rollers commonly use it.

Which adapter sleeve fits the 23144-cck-w33?

The sleeve is selected by the actual shaft diameter in millimetres, not only by the 220 mm nominal bore: SKF H-sleeve numbers each cover a small shaft-diameter range and are width-series specific (H39/H30/H31/H32 matching dimension series 39/40/31/32), and each kit bundles the sleeve, KM locknut and MB lock washer. For shoulder locations use an AH withdrawal sleeve instead. Confirm the sleeve number against the SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 mounting tables for your shaft size.

How is the 23144-cck-w33 driven up and checked?

Mounting is controlled by radial-clearance reduction or axial drive-up distance from the SKF catalogue tables for the 1:12 taper, never by locknut torque. Measure clearance with feeler gauges before and after tightening the KM nut, stop at the tabulated decrease, and lock the MB washer tab. Over-drive removes too much clearance (inner-ring cracking risk); under-drive lets the sleeve creep and fret.

What is the difference between 23144-cck-w33 and 23144-cc-w33?

They share the ISO 15 envelope and the same 1888/2750 kN ratings, but 23144-cck-w33 has the 1:12 tapered bore for sleeve mounting on a plain shaft, while 23144-cc-w33 has a cylindrical bore for direct mounting on a machined interference journal (typically m6 with H7 housing). They are separate order numbers, not interchangeable in the same shaft arrangement.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 9.2 adapter-sleeve executions on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.