24030 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 24030 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 225 x 75 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 150 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 225 mm |
| Width B | 75 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 680 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1040 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 100 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 10500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 24030 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 & 24000-series range
| Bore d | 5.906 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.858 in |
| Width B | 2.953 in |
| ISO bore code | 30 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 37.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 24000-series | 65 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 24000-series | 700 mm |
| Width range across 24000-series | 35–218 mm |
| Bore position in 24000-series (smallest first) | 8 of 27 |
| Bore above smallest 24000-series size | 85 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24030 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; D/B cross-verified against Schaeffler HR1 2022; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
| 24030-CCK30-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Tapered-bore (1:30) execution on AH24030 withdrawal sleeve; same ISO 15 envelope, separate order number. |
| C4030-2CS5V-GEM9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 4030-2CS5V/GEM9 shares the 150×225×75 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (585/965 kN vs 680/1040 kN); it floats axially and cannot locate the shaft — pair, never swap one-for-one. |
| C4030-V | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 4030 V shares the 150×225×75 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (780/1320 kN vs 680/1040 kN); it floats axially and cannot locate the shaft — pair, never swap one-for-one. |
| C4030-K30V | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF CARB toroidal bearing C 4030 K30V shares the 150×225×75 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (780/1320 kN vs 680/1040 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 24030 model number is decoded
24030 CC/W33 belongs to the SKF spherical roller range — the 150 mm bore entry in the 24000-series series (dimension series 40 (compact OD, maximum width)), dimensioned 225 mm OD and 75 mm wide. The code breaks down as type digit 2 (double-row spherical roller), dimension series 40 (dimension series 40 (compact OD, maximum width)), and bore code 30 = 150 mm; dimensions 150×225×75 mm therefore match the ISO 15 envelope. SKF basic executions here are 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 1.53 (static 1040 kN against dynamic 680 kN), typical of a spherical roller sized for heavy combined loads, and the 100 kN fatigue load limit Pu is the equivalent-load floor used in the life calculation. The cylindrical-bore execution here seats directly on the shaft journal; if the application calls for an adapter sleeve, order the tapered-bore 24030 CCK30/W33 variant instead and measure the drive-up or clearance reduction, not the nut torque.
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
- cage pocket wear or fracture from roller skew at insufficient minimum load or rapid acceleration
- roller-end scoring from starved lubricant at start-up before the grease channel purges
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat or in vibratory stand-still
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 150 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 24000-series series at 150 mm bore (225×75 mm) packs maximum roller length into the smallest OD envelope — very high C0 for its size but the lowest speed ceiling; never swap it for a wider-OD 231 bearing without re-checking the housing bore and the speed margin.
- 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.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 75 mm-wide rings seat square; use an undercut or withdrawal groove rather than an oversized radius that locks on the ring face.
- The 680/1040 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (24030 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 24030 (cylindrical bore as listed, tapered-bore 24030 CCK30/W33 variant, plus sealed and vibrating-screen options in the same envelope); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full 24030 CC/W33 designation when purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 24030?
The 24030 CC/W33 is a double-row spherical roller bearing with 150 mm bore, 225 mm outer diameter and 75 mm width (5.906 × 8.858 × 2.953 in) per ISO 15. From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 680 kN, C0 1040 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 100 kN, reference speed 1,800 r/min, limiting speed 2,600 r/min, mass about 10500 g. It is an open, self-aligning bearing with two pressed-steel cages with a floating guide ring.
How does the 24030 bore code work?
The last two digits of 24030 are bore code 30, so 30 × 5 = 150 mm bore. The 225 mm OD and 75 mm width come from the ISO 15 dimension-series plan (dimension series 40 (compact OD, maximum width)), shared with other spherical roller bearings of the same code.
What does the CC/W33 suffix mean on 24030?
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. In dimension series 40/41 the tapered-bore counterpart carries CCK30/W33 with a 1:30 taper.
Can 24030 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 24030K30 variant be used instead?
Choose the K30 (1:30 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 24030 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.