30230T168-DB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 30230T168-DB is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 150 x 270 x 168 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 150 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 270 mm |
| Width B | 168 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 781 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1120 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 114 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 32000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 30230T168/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 | 5.906 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 10.63 in |
| Width B | 6.614 in |
| ISO bore code | 68 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 60 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) | 20 of 30 |
| Bore above smallest matched-db-series size | 115 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30230T168 | 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 30230T168-DB model number is decoded
Load system: C 781 kN against C0 1120 kN gives a 1.43 balance, and 5.21 kN of dynamic capacity per millimetre of the 150 mm bore is the density figure to compare against neighbouring sizes. Load sharing in 30230T168-DB depends on spacer face parallelism; a cocked spacer concentrates the reversing thrust on one bearing of the pair and shows up as asymmetric raceway wear at overhaul. Do not separate 30230T168-DB into single-bearing service stock — as individual bearings the components are not interchangeable with catalogue single-row executions because the rings are ground for the set.For a 150 mm shaft carrying reversing axial load, SKF lists 30230T168-DB under catalogue execution SKF 30230T168/DB: a factory-matched back-to-back (O) matched pair tapered-roller pair, set and measured as one unit.Reading the designation: 30230T168 is the ISO 355 single-row base bearing (150 mm bore), and the suffix /DB marks the matched-set execution — arrangement, spacer grinding and factory clearance class. The pair envelope is 150×270×168 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 30230T168-DB already accounts for the expected temperature gradient across the 168 mm pair width. The C0/C balance of the pair is about 1.43; combined with the 114 kN fatigue limit this frames a set sized for reversing combined load on a 150 mm shaft rather than for pure radial duty.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- wind-turbine main shafts
- marine propulsion gearboxes
- large industrial mixer shafts
- marine propulsion gearboxes
Known failure patterns
- false brinelling on idle paired sets exposed to machine vibration
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
- rib-roller contact scoring from loss of the EP additive film
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Clamp the 30230T168-DB pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 30230T168-DB concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Setting is built into 30230T168-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 781/1120 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 30230T168/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 30230T168-DB?
The SKF 30230T168/DB is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in back-to-back (O) matched pair arrangement with 150 mm bore, 270 mm outer diameter and 168 mm overall width (5.906 × 10.63 × 6.614 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 781 kN, C0 1120 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 114 kN, reference speed 1,400 r/min, limiting speed 2,400 r/min, mass about 32.00 kg.
What does the /DB suffix on 30230T168-DB mean?
The base 30230T168 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 30230T168-DB for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 781 kN dynamic and C0 1120 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 30230T168 table values.
Can 30230T168-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 (m6 on a rotating 150 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 150 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.