LL639249-210 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The LL639249-210 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 196.85 x 241.3 x 23.812 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 = 241.3 mm d = 196.85 B = 23.812 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 196.85 mm, outer diameter D 241.3 mm, width B 23.812 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 196.85 mm
Outer diameter D 241.3 mm
Width B 23.812 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 189 kN
Basic static load rating C0 315 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 29 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 1900 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 2400 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 2100 g
Manufacturer designation SKF LL 639249/210
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 & LL639200-series range

Bore d 7.75 in
Outer diameter D 9.5 in
Width B 0.937 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 22.2 mm
Smallest bore in LL639200-series 196.85 mm
Largest outer diameter in LL639200-series 241.3 mm
Width range across LL639200-series 23.812–23.812 mm
Bore position in LL639200-series (smallest first) 1 of 1
Bore above smallest LL639200-series size 0 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
LL639249-LL639210 NTN full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier.
LL639249-210 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 LL639249-210 model number is decoded

Ordering number SKF LL 639249/210 in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes a single-row tapered roller bearing for a 196.85 mm shaft, inch series, with an open pressed-steel-cage execution and one-direction axial capacity.In SKF inch-series tables LL639249 sits at 196.85 mm bore (7.75 in) with a 241.3 mm cup OD and 23.812 mm total width — dimensions that trace back to the original Timken boundary plan for the LL639200-series family. 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. Selection arithmetic: the C0/C ratio is about 1.67 (static 315 kN against dynamic 189 kN), typical of a tapered roller sized for axial capacity, and the 29 kN fatigue load limit Pu is the equivalent-load floor used in the life calculation. Because the contact line is tapered, one LL639249 reacts thrust in a single direction; bidirectional shafts need an O or X pair, and a rotating cone on a 196.85 mm shaft typically takes a m6 seat with an H7 housing bore. Cross-section geometry: the 22.2 mm half-section ((241.3−196.85)/2) of this LL600-series unit places the roller large-end pitch diameter at roughly 219 mm, and the 23.812 mm axial width is split between cone (13 mm) and cup rib (11 mm) — a geometry that sets the contact angle and, with the 2100 g rotating cone mass, the critical speed at which cage-roller imbalance begins. Inch tapered bearings are matched sets, not mix-and-match components: LL639249 pairs the LL 639249 cone with the 210 cup under the LL639200-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.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • heavy-duty rolling-mill gearboxes
  • large crusher and mineral-processing drives
  • wind-turbine main shafts
  • heavy-duty rolling-mill gearboxes

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
  • roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
  • pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
  • hard-particle indentation of the tapered raceway in unfiltered oil

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 196.85 mm bore the cone mass is high enough that cocking during mounting damages the cage and rib; guide the ring square, confirm seat contact around the full circumference, and re-check setting after the first thermal cycle of the paired set.
  • The LL639200-series inch series at 196.85 mm bore (241.3×23.812 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 LL639249 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.
  • A single LL639249 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 189/315 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 LL639249 (basic, B steeper angle, Q/J2 clearance variants); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full SKF LL 639249/210 designation when purchasing and match the execution to the mounting arrangement.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of LL639249?

The SKF LL 639249/210 is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 196.85 mm bore, 241.3 mm outer diameter and 23.812 mm width (7.75 × 9.5 × 0.937 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 189 kN, C0 315 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 29 kN, reference speed 1,900 r/min, limiting speed 2,400 r/min, mass about 2100 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.

How does the LL639249 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 LL639200-series code marks the dimensional series. The metric dimensions 196.85×241.3×23.812 mm are the converted equivalents of the original inch boundary dimensions.

What do the cone and cup numbers in LL639249 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 (LL639200-series) groups sizes that share the same boundary-dimension plan.

Can a single LL639249 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 LL639249 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 LL639249 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.