33118 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 33118 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 90 x 150 x 45 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 90 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 150 mm |
| Width B | 45 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 310 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 390 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 43 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4300 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3100 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 33118 |
| Standard | ISO 355 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.1 metric single-row TRB |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.1 metric single-row TRB) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.1 metric 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 & 33100-series range
| Bore d | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 1.772 in |
| ISO bore code | 18 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 mm |
| Smallest bore in 33100-series | 40 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 33100-series | 180 mm |
| Width range across 33100-series | 26–56 mm |
| Bore position in 33100-series (smallest first) | 11 of 12 |
| Bore above smallest 33100-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33118 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 355 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 33118 model number is decoded
SKF 33118 belongs to the SKF single-row tapered roller range — the 90 mm bore entry in the 33100 series, dimensioned 150 mm OD and 45 mm wide to the ISO 355 boundary plan.Digit by digit, 33118 reads as bearing type 3 (single-row tapered roller), light wide section series 31, and bore reference 18 resolving to 90 mm; 150 mm OD and 45 mm width are the matching ISO 355 boundary values. In SKF suffix language a bare 33118 is the standard execution; B marks a larger contact angle and Q or J2 mark clearance/cage variants, all quoted separately. Speed planning uses two different ceilings: 3,400 r/min thermal reference and 4,300 r/min mechanical limiting speed. Specify pairs rather than single units wherever thrust reverses: the tapered contact of 33118 generates an induced axial load under radial force, and an unpaired bearing on a reversing shaft will run slack and fret its seat.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large process pump and compressor shafts
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
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
- axial overload spalling at the roller-rib contact beyond the single-row thrust rating
- preload loss as the mounted pair relaxes, letting rollers skid and smear the raceways
- cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 90 mm bore 33118 by induction heating of the cone (max 120 °C — the pressed-steel cage sets the ceiling, not the steel); driving it home through the cup or rollers brinells the tapered raceway.
- The 331 series at 90 mm bore (150×45 mm) pairs a small OD with a wide section — a compact way to add capacity where radial space is tight; abutment and spacer widths differ from the 330/302 families, so it is not a drop-in swap.
- Do not mix brands or executions inside one 33118 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.
- The tapered contact angle creates an induced axial load under pure radial force; include it in the 33118 rating calculation (and account for it in both bearings of a pair) or the unloaded bearing skids its rollers.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 45 mm-wide cup seats square; use an undercut or withdrawal groove rather than an oversized radius that locks on the ring face.
- The 310/390 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 33118 (basic, B steeper angle, Q/J2 clearance variants); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full SKF 33118 designation when purchasing and match the execution to the mounting arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 33118?
The SKF 33118 is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 90 mm bore, 150 mm outer diameter and 45 mm width (3.543 × 5.906 × 1.772 in) per ISO 355. From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 310 kN, C0 390 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 43 kN, reference speed 3,400 r/min, limiting speed 4,300 r/min, mass about 3100 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.
How does the 33118 bore code work?
The last two digits of 33118 are bore code 18, so 18 × 5 = 90 mm bore. The 150 mm OD and 45 mm width come from the ISO 355 dimension-series plan, shared with other tapered bearings of the same code.
What do the 33118 series and basic execution designations mean?
The leading 3 marks a single-row tapered roller bearing; the second digit 31 is the ISO 355 series (light wide section). The SKF catalogue lists the ISO 355 dimension-series code after the bare number. A steeper-contact-angle variant (B suffix) is a different order number and is not interchangeable with the basic execution.
Can a single 33118 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 33118 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 33118 position and vice versa — verify load direction, Fa/Fr ratio and speed before substituting.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.1 metric single-row TRB on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.