11163-11300 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 11163-11300 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 41.275 x 76.2 x 18.009 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 = 76.2 mm d = 41.275 B = 18.009 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 41.275 mm, outer diameter D 76.2 mm, width B 18.009 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 41.275 mm
Outer diameter D 76.2 mm
Width B 18.009 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 55.7 kN
Basic static load rating C0 56 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 6.1 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 7000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 9000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 340 g
Manufacturer designation SKF 11163/11300
Standard ISO 355
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB
Last verified 2026-09-28

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB) · extracted 2026-09-28

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB); 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 & 11000-series range

Bore d 1.625 in
Outer diameter D 3 in
Width B 0.709 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 17.5 mm
Smallest bore in 11000-series 41.275 mm
Largest outer diameter in 11000-series 76.2 mm
Width range across 11000-series 18.009–18.009 mm
Bore position in 11000-series (smallest first) 1 of 1
Bore above smallest 11000-series size 0 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
11163-11300 Timken full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same inch-series cone/cup boundary envelope (d/D/T); load ratings and speed limits are brand-specific and may differ.

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 11163-11300 model number is decoded

Selection arithmetic: the C0/C ratio is about 1.01 (static 56 kN against dynamic 55.7 kN), typical of a tapered roller sized for axial capacity, and the 6.1 kN fatigue load limit Pu is the equivalent-load floor used in the life calculation. Specify pairs rather than single units wherever thrust reverses: the tapered contact of 11163 generates an induced axial load under radial force, and an unpaired bearing on a reversing shaft will run slack and fret its seat. Operating context for the 41.275 mm bore: a shaft of this diameter in the medium-bore band typically runs between 33020 and 49530 r/min in real machinery, and the 76.2 mm outside diameter places the housing shoulder at 84 mm outer abutment; the 18.009 mm width and 340 g mass together set the shaft critical speed and the housing resonance check for this 11100-series envelope. Inch tapered bearings are matched sets, not mix-and-match components: 11163 pairs the 11163 cone with the 11300 cup under the 11000-series boundary plan, and although the same cone shows up against other cups in the catalogue, each pairing yields a distinct assembled width and a distinct rating row.Ordering number SKF 11163/11300 in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes a single-row tapered roller bearing for a 41.275 mm shaft, inch series, with an open pressed-steel-cage execution and one-direction axial capacity.The code breaks down as cone/cup: the numbers before and after the slash identify the inner and outer ring sets, and the series prefix (11000-series) ties the pair to a specific boundary plan. Dimensions 41.275×76.2×18.009 mm are the converted metric envelope. The SKF catalogue adds the ISO 355 dimension-series code after the bare number (e.g. ); it is the dimensional series, not a separate part number.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • machine-tool spindles
  • belt-driven fan and blower shafts
  • axle-boxes in material-handling equipment
  • pump and compressor shafts

Known failure patterns

  • cup or cone misalignment when the separable rings are not seated square during mounting
  • loose cup rotation in the housing when the specified press fit is not achieved
  • roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
  • axial overload spalling at the roller-rib contact beyond the single-row thrust rating
  • pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
  • rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • On this 41.275 mm bore, interference and temperature rise consume clearance inside a preloaded pair; calculate the residual clearance after mounting and at operating temperature — an over-tight 11163 pair heats, loses setting control and smears the roller-rib contact.
  • The 11000-series inch series at 41.275 mm bore (76.2×18.009 mm) follows the Timken cone/cup convention; substitutions must match both the cone and cup reference exactly — interchanging with another series or a metric 3xxxx bearing of the same bore changes OD, width and contact angle, so re-run the pair setting and shoulder-diameter checks before swapping.
  • The tapered contact angle creates an induced axial load under pure radial force; include it in the 11163 rating calculation (and account for it in both bearings of a pair) or the unloaded bearing skids its rollers.
  • Do not mix brands or executions inside one 11163 pair — matched sets are ground for a specific setting, and pairing a SKF basic unit with a different suffix variant will not share the setting evenly.
  • Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 18.009 mm-wide cup seats square; use an undercut or withdrawal groove rather than an oversized radius that locks on the ring face.
  • The 55.7/56 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 values for the basic execution; SKF can revise internal geometry without changing the order number, so keep the catalogue version (PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN, 2018) with the specification and re-verify for critical drives.
  • SKF lists several executions of 11163 (basic, B steeper angle, Q/J2 clearance variants); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full SKF 11163/11300 designation when purchasing and match the execution to the mounting arrangement.

Frequently asked questions

Can a single 11163 take axial load in both directions?

No — one single-row tapered roller bearing reacts thrust in one direction only, and under radial load its contact angle induces an axial force. Use two bearings as a matched pair: O (back-to-back) for a rigid, moment-resisting arrangement, X (face-to-face) where thermal expansion must be tolerated, or tandem where one-direction thrust is shared.

How does 11163 compare with a ball bearing of the same bore?

A tapered roller bearing has line contact and a steep contact angle: much higher combined axial-plus-radial capacity and shock resistance than a ball bearing of the same bore, at the cost of speed, one-direction thrust, mandatory pairing for reversing loads and a minimum axial load requirement. A ball bearing cannot be dropped into a combined-load 11163 position and vice versa — verify load direction, Fa/Fr ratio and speed before substituting.

What shaft and housing fits suit 11163?

For a rotating shaft under normal load, seat the cone on a k5 shaft fit; the cup is usually a loose-to-transition fit in the housing so it can creep slightly and distribute wear. Chamfer and shoulder diameters must clear the bearing rings so the 18.009 mm-wide cup seats square; the mounting setting (end play or preload) is set by the axial position of the cup relative to the cone.

Is 11163 interchangeable with other brands?

Inch-series tapered roller bearings follow a long-standing industry boundary plan, so cones and cups of the same basic number are generally dimensionally interchangeable across manufacturers. However, internal geometry, cage design and load ratings differ by brand, so for paired or precision applications keep both halves of the set from one manufacturer — or re-verify ratings and setting when mixing.

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 11163?

The SKF 11163/11300 is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 41.275 mm bore, 76.2 mm outer diameter and 18.009 mm width (1.625 × 3 × 0.709 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 55.7 kN, C0 56 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 6.1 kN, reference speed 7,000 r/min, limiting speed 9,000 r/min, mass about 340 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.