24038 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 24038 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 190 x 290 x 100 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 190 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 290 mm |
| Width B | 100 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1164 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1800 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 163 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 24500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 24038 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 | 7.48 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.417 in |
| Width B | 3.937 in |
| ISO bore code | 38 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 50 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) | 12 of 27 |
| Bore above smallest 24000-series size | 125 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24038 | 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. |
| 24038-CCK30-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Tapered-bore (1:30) execution on AH24038 withdrawal sleeve; same ISO 15 envelope, separate order number. |
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 24038 model number is decoded
For a 190 mm shaft carrying heavy radial load with misalignment or deflection, SKF lists 24038 under catalogue execution 24038 CC/W33: two barrel-roller rows on a sphered outer raceway. Numbering ties the bearing to its envelope: 24038 means spherical-roller type, dimension series 40, 190 mm bore — which is why the 290×100 mm outline swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code. 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. The 50.0 mm radial section height ((290−190)/2) and 24500 g catalogue mass frame a 190 mm bore bearing rated at 1164 kN C — roughly 6.13 kN of dynamic capacity per millimetre of bore before application factors. Mount with the spherical bearing's self-alignment in mind: it compensates ≈ 0.5–2.5° of misalignment depending on series, but the shaft and housing seats still set the datum — a rotating inner ring on a 190 mm shaft typically takes a m6 seat with an H7 housing bore.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- wind-turbine main shaft support
- heavy rolling-mill work-roll chocks
- large dredger and marine winch drums
- steel-plant continuous-caster segments
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 190 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 190 mm bore (290×100 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.
- Catalogue reference speed and limiting speed are different limits: the 1,400 r/min reference is a thermal criterion under load, while the 2,000 r/min limiting value is the mechanical ceiling — observe both.
- The 24500 g mass and 100 mm width mean abutment faces must be square to the axis within the bearing's own P0 tolerance; a tilted spacer tilts the outer ring and concentrates load on one roller row of 24038.
- The 1164/1800 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (24038 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 24038 (cylindrical bore as listed, tapered-bore 24038 CCK30/W33 variant, plus sealed and vibrating-screen options in the same envelope); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full 24038 CC/W33 designation when purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 24038?
The 24038 CC/W33 is a double-row spherical roller bearing with 190 mm bore, 290 mm outer diameter and 100 mm width (7.48 × 11.417 × 3.937 in) per ISO 15. From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 1164 kN, C0 1800 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 163 kN, reference speed 1,400 r/min, limiting speed 2,000 r/min, mass about 24500 g. It is an open, self-aligning bearing with two pressed-steel cages with a floating guide ring.
How does the 24038 bore code work?
The last two digits of 24038 are bore code 38, so 38 × 5 = 190 mm bore. The 290 mm OD and 100 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 24038?
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 24038 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 24038K30 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 24038 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.