30212T53-DB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 30212T53-DB is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 60 x 110 x 53 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 53 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 207 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 228 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 26.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 4000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1900 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 30212T53/DB |
| Standard | ISO 355 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants) · extracted 2026-09-29
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants); 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 & matched-db-series range
| Bore d | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 2.087 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in matched-db-series | 35 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in matched-db-series | 480 mm |
| Width range across matched-db-series | 41.5–288 mm |
| Bore position in matched-db-series (smallest first) | 6 of 30 |
| Bore above smallest matched-db-series size | 25 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30212T53 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 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 30212T53-DB model number is decoded
The SKF 30212T53/DB is a 60×110×53 mm matched tapered-roller set — two single-row bearings in back-to-back (O) matched pair arrangement, ground and shipped together with the axial clearance fixed at the factory.Reading the designation: 30212T53 is the ISO 355 single-row base bearing (60 mm bore), and the suffix /DB marks the matched-set execution — arrangement, spacer grinding and factory clearance class. The pair envelope is 60×110×53 mm; the width covers both bearings of the set. Back-to-back matching puts the large rib ends outward — the stiffest arrangement for moment load, but one that converts shaft thermal growth into preload change; the factory setting of 30212T53-DB already accounts for the expected temperature gradient across the 53 mm pair width. With a pair mass of 1900 g across the 60×110×53 mm envelope, the set replaces what would otherwise be two separate bearings plus spacer grinding work — the factory setting is the engineering value being purchased. Dimensional interchange map: within its boundary plan the 60×110×53 mm envelope of 30212T53-DB is fixed, so shoulder, spacer and seal drawings can be dimensioned straight from the catalogue table. Spacer discipline: the spacer between the two bearings of 30212T53-DB is ground to the individual set — it carries a serial link to the pair, so never swap spacers between sets of the same designation. Lubrication for the pair should be sized against the combined 53 mm width and 1900 g mass: two roller sets sweep twice the contact area of a single bearing of the same bore.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- construction machinery drives
- marine deck machinery shafts
- paper-machine and printing rolls
Known failure patterns
- 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
- cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
- grease degradation after long shelf storage without rotation or re-greasing
- hard-particle indentation of the tapered raceway in unfiltered oil
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Clamp the 30212T53-DB pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- Clamp the 30212T53-DB pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- Setting is built into 30212T53-DB; the classic field error is re-adjusting a matched pair as if it were two loose single bearings, which destroys the /DB clearance class.
- The 207/228 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 values for this 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.
- Quote the full SKF 30212T53/DB designation when purchasing — base-number-only orders are ambiguous across executions and variants.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 30212T53-DB?
The SKF 30212T53/DB is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in back-to-back (O) matched pair arrangement with 60 mm bore, 110 mm outer diameter and 53 mm overall width (2.362 × 4.331 × 2.087 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 207 kN, C0 228 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 26.5 kN, reference speed 4,000 r/min, limiting speed 6,000 r/min, mass about 1.90 kg.
What does the /DB suffix on 30212T53-DB mean?
The base 30212T53 is the ISO 355 single-row bearing; the /DB suffix marks the matched-set execution — the arrangement (back-to-back (O)), the ground spacer and the factory-set axial clearance class. A matched set cannot be assembled from loose single bearings; quote the full designation when ordering.
Are the C and C0 ratings of 30212T53-DB for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 207 kN dynamic and C0 228 kN static already include load sharing between the two bearings. Do not halve them for single-bearing checks, and do not compare them directly with the single-row 30212T53 table values.
Can 30212T53-DB be adjusted like two loose tapered bearings?
No — the axial clearance is set at the factory by selective spacer grinding. Mounting work is limited to clean seats, correct fits (k5 on a rotating 60 mm shaft) and axial clamping through the cones; re-setting in the field destroys the matched clearance class.
When should a back-to-back (O) matched set be chosen?
Choose the back-to-back (O) set where moment stiffness dominates — pinion supports, gearbox output shafts, crane sheaves. The diverging load lines give the widest effective spread at the 60 mm bore.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants on 2026-09-29. Read our editorial & correction policy.