24096 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 24096 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 480 x 700 x 218 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 480 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 700 mm |
| Width B | 218 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 5524 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 10400 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 695 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 450 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 750 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 285000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 24096 ECA/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 | 18.898 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 27.559 in |
| Width B | 8.583 in |
| ISO bore code | 96 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 110 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) | 27 of 27 |
| Bore above smallest 24000-series size | 415 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24096 | 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. |
| 24096-ECAK30-W33 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Tapered-bore (1:30) execution on AOH24096 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 24096 model number is decoded
Ordering number 24096 ECA/W33 in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes a double-row spherical roller bearing for a 480 mm shaft, dimension series 40 (compact OD, maximum width), with open execution and a one-piece machined brass cage guided on the inner ring (CA design). Numbering ties the bearing to its envelope: 24096 means spherical-roller type, dimension series 40, 480 mm bore — which is why the 700×218 mm outline swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code. CA executions here use a machined brass cage (ECA enhanced geometry) rather than pressed steel; specialist suffixes change the bearing materially and must be quoted in full, and the K/CCK tapered-bore variant is a separate order number. Catalogue mass 285000 g for the 480×700×218 mm open execution covers the a one-piece machined brass cage guided on the inner ring (CA design); tapered-bore and sealed variants differ in mass and carry their own order numbers. The cylindrical-bore execution here seats directly on the shaft journal; if the application calls for an adapter sleeve, order the tapered-bore 24096 CCK30/W33 variant instead and measure the drive-up or clearance reduction, not the nut torque.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large dredger and marine winch drums
- steel-plant continuous-caster segments
- large induced-draft fan rotors
- SAG and ball-mill drive shafts
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 480 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 480 mm bore (700×218 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.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 218 mm-wide rings seat square; use an undercut or withdrawal groove rather than an oversized radius that locks on the ring face.
- 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 24096 pits long before its L10 life.
- The 5524/10400 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (24096 ECA/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 24096 (cylindrical bore as listed, tapered-bore 24096 CCK30/W33 variant, plus sealed and vibrating-screen options in the same envelope); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full 24096 ECA/W33 designation when purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 24096?
The 24096 ECA/W33 is a double-row spherical roller bearing with 480 mm bore, 700 mm outer diameter and 218 mm width (18.898 × 27.559 × 8.583 in) per ISO 15. From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 5524 kN, C0 10400 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 695 kN, reference speed 450 r/min, limiting speed 750 r/min, mass about 285000 g. It is an open, self-aligning bearing with a one-piece machined brass cage guided on the inner ring (CA design).
How does the 24096 bore code work?
The last two digits of 24096 are bore code 96, so 96 × 5 = 480 mm bore. The 700 mm OD and 218 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 ECA/W33 suffix mean on 24096?
The suffix ECA/W33 reads ECA — the enhanced version of the CA design with optimized internal geometry, plus W33 (annular groove and three lubrication holes in the outer ring for relubrication); CCK30/W33 is the 1:30 tapered-bore counterpart.
Can 24096 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 24096K30 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 24096 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.