HM803149-110 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The HM803149-110 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 44.45 x 88.9 x 30.162 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 44.45 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 88.9 mm |
| Width B | 30.162 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 116 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 127 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 14.6 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 6000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 7500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 860 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF HM 803149/110 |
| 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 & HM803000-series range
| Bore d | 1.75 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.5 in |
| Width B | 1.187 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 22.2 mm |
| Smallest bore in HM803000-series | 44.45 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in HM803000-series | 88.9 mm |
| Width range across HM803000-series | 30.162–30.162 mm |
| Bore position in HM803000-series (smallest first) | 1 of 1 |
| Bore above smallest HM803000-series size | 0 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM803149-HM803110 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 44.45×88.9×30.162 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
| HM803149-110 | 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 HM803149-110 model number is decoded
Ordering number SKF HM 803149/110 in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes a single-row tapered roller bearing for a 44.45 mm shaft, inch series, with an open pressed-steel-cage execution and one-direction axial capacity.Reading the designation: HM803149 follows the Timken-style inch convention — the cone (inner ring with rollers) and cup (outer ring) are quoted as a pair separated by a slash, and the HM803000-series code identifies the dimensional series. The 44.45 mm bore, 88.9 mm OD and 30.162 mm width are the metric equivalents of the inch boundary dimensions. 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. The 14.6 kN Pu figure feeds the adjusted-life equation at contaminated or partial-film conditions, and the 1.09 C0/C balance shows this execution is tuned to thrust-heavy combined loads rather than pure radial running. Because the contact line is tapered, one HM803149 reacts thrust in a single direction; bidirectional shafts need an O or X pair, and a rotating cone on a 44.45 mm shaft typically takes a k5 seat with an H7 housing bore. Operating context for the 44.45 mm bore: a shaft of this diameter in the medium-bore band typically runs between 35560 and 53340 r/min in real machinery, and the 88.9 mm outside diameter places the housing shoulder at 97 mm outer abutment; the 30.162 mm width and 860 g mass together set the shaft critical speed and the housing resonance check for this HM800-series envelope. Within the HM803000-series tables, HM 803149 appears in several rows because SKF lists multiple cup options for the same cone. HM803149 is the 110 variant, with 88.9 mm OD and 30.162 mm width; neighbouring rows on the same cone differ only in the cup but are separate orderable bearings.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- belt-driven fan and blower shafts
- axle-boxes in material-handling equipment
- automotive and light-truck wheel hubs
- belt-driven fan and blower 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
- 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
- pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
- grease degradation after long shelf storage without rotation or re-greasing
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On this 44.45 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 HM803149 pair heats, loses setting control and smears the roller-rib contact.
- The HM803000-series inch series at 44.45 mm bore (88.9×30.162 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 HM803149 rating calculation (and account for it in both bearings of a pair) or the unloaded bearing skids its rollers.
- A single HM803149 cannot locate the shaft axially in both directions; mounting it singly on a reversing-thrust shaft leaves one direction uncontrolled — always use an O or X matched pair for bidirectional location.
- The pressed-steel cage is rated for standard industrial service; sustained running above the limiting speed or with degraded lubricant wears the cage pockets — inspect the cage at every relubrication interval.
- The 116/127 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 HM803149 (basic, B steeper angle, Q/J2 clearance variants); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full SKF HM 803149/110 designation when purchasing and match the execution to the mounting arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of HM803149?
The SKF HM 803149/110 is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 44.45 mm bore, 88.9 mm outer diameter and 30.162 mm width (1.75 × 3.5 × 1.187 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 116 kN, C0 127 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 14.6 kN, reference speed 6,000 r/min, limiting speed 7,500 r/min, mass about 860 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.
How does the HM803149 inch-series designation work?
Inch-series tapered roller bearings use a Timken-style cone/cup convention: the number before the slash identifies the cone (inner ring with roller and cage assembly), the number after the slash identifies the cup (outer ring), and the HM803000-series code marks the dimensional series. The metric dimensions 44.45×88.9×30.162 mm are the converted equivalents of the original inch boundary dimensions.
What do the cone and cup numbers in HM803149 mean?
The cone number (before the slash) identifies the inner ring, rollers and cage; the cup number (after the slash) identifies the outer ring. Both are quoted together because a single-row tapered roller bearing is a matched separable pair — the cone and cup are ground to work together and are not interchangeable with arbitrary other parts. The series prefix (HM803000-series) groups sizes that share the same boundary-dimension plan.
Can a single HM803149 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 HM803149 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 HM803149 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. 8.2 inch single-row TRB on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.