HM89446-410 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The HM89446-410 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 34.925 x 76.2 x 29.37 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 = 34.925 B = 29.37 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 34.925 mm, outer diameter D 76.2 mm, width B 29.37 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 34.925 mm
Outer diameter D 76.2 mm
Width B 29.37 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 95.2 kN
Basic static load rating C0 106 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 11.8 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 7000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 8500 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 660 g
Manufacturer designation SKF HM 89446/410
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 & HM89400-series range

Bore d 1.375 in
Outer diameter D 3 in
Width B 1.156 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 20.6 mm
Smallest bore in HM89400-series 34.925 mm
Largest outer diameter in HM89400-series 76.2 mm
Width range across HM89400-series 29.37–29.37 mm
Bore position in HM89400-series (smallest first) 1 of 2
Bore above smallest HM89400-series size 0 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
HM89446-HM89410 NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 34.925×76.2×29.37 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting.
HM89446-410 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 HM89446-410 model number is decoded

Fit selection follows the rotating ring — interference on a rotating cone — and two HM89446 units are required to take reversing thrust; keep the induced axial load inside the rated capacity when calculating the pair. Dimensional interchange map: within the HM800 series at 34.925 mm bore, the 76.2 mm OD and 29.37 mm width are fixed by the ISO 355 plan, so any same-code bearing from another brand shares the mounting envelope; the 20.6 mm section height distinguishes this family from a 302 or 322 of the same bore, and the 660 g mass is the minimum—sealed or snap-ring executions add rotating weight above that catalogue baseline. Why the cup reference matters here: in the HM89400-series tables the HM 89446 cone appears against several cup options. HM89446 is the pairing with 410, and that choice — not the cone — fixes the 76.2 mm OD, the raceway track position and the 29.37 mm assembled width.HM89446 is a single-row tapered roller bearing in the HM89400-series inch series: a separable cone-and-cup design for combined radial and one-direction axial load, listed by SKF in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000.The HM89400-series series assigns 34.925 mm bore, 76.2 mm OD and 29.37 mm width to HM89446; the cone and cup references are not interchangeable with other inch-series pairs even when the bore matches, because the cup profile and rib geometry are series-specific. In SKF suffix language a bare HM89446 is the standard execution; B marks a larger contact angle and Q or J2 mark clearance/cage variants, all quoted separately. At 7,000 r/min reference speed the 20.6 mm-section HM89446 is governed thermally by preload and lubricant flow; grease or oil selection should be made against that value, with 8,500 r/min as the mechanical ceiling.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • differential and pinion drives
  • pump and compressor shafts
  • machine-tool spindles
  • 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
  • uneven load sharing in a pair when spacer faces are not parallel to the bore
  • cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
  • hard-particle indentation of the tapered raceway in unfiltered oil

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • On this 34.925 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 HM89446 pair heats, loses setting control and smears the roller-rib contact.
  • The HM89400-series inch series at 34.925 mm bore (76.2×29.37 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.
  • Do not mix brands or executions inside one HM89446 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.
  • When the outer ring rotates, reverse the fit logic and provide cup location; the tapered contact of HM89446 pushes the rings apart under load, so a non-located cup walks its seat even when the shaft is fixed.
  • The 660 g mass and 29.37 mm width mean spacer and abutment faces must be square to the axis within the bearing's own P0 tolerance; a tilted spacer tilts the contact angle and concentrates load on one rib of HM89446.
  • The 95.2/106 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 HM89446 (basic, B steeper angle, Q/J2 clearance variants); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full SKF HM 89446/410 designation when purchasing and match the execution to the mounting arrangement.

Frequently asked questions

How does HM89446 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 HM89446 position and vice versa — verify load direction, Fa/Fr ratio and speed before substituting.

What shaft and housing fits suit HM89446?

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 29.37 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 HM89446 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 HM89446?

The SKF HM 89446/410 is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 34.925 mm bore, 76.2 mm outer diameter and 29.37 mm width (1.375 × 3 × 1.156 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 95.2 kN, C0 106 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 11.8 kN, reference speed 7,000 r/min, limiting speed 8,500 r/min, mass about 660 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.

How does the HM89446 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 HM89400-series code marks the dimensional series. The metric dimensions 34.925×76.2×29.37 mm are the converted equivalents of the original inch boundary dimensions.

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.