33118T104-DB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 33118T104-DB is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 90 x 150 x 104 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 90 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 150 mm |
| Width B | 104 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 532 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 780 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 85 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4300 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 6700 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 33118T104/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 | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 4.094 in |
| ISO bore code | 04 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 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) | 12 of 30 |
| Bore above smallest matched-db-series size | 55 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33118T104 | 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 33118T104-DB model number is decoded
Journal and housing interface: the 90 mm bore takes a k5 shaft seat and the 150 mm outside diameter pairs with an H7 housing bore; the 104 mm width defines shoulder depth and the 6700 g mass is the dead load in thermal-growth calculations. When a matched /DB set like 33118T104-DB is replaced, replace the whole set: mixing a new bearing with a worn partner from the old set leaves the clearance and load sharing of the pair undefined. Do not separate 33118T104-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.The SKF 33118T104/DB is a 90×150×104 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.Numbering ties the set to its envelope: base 33118T104 fixes the 90 mm bore and 150 mm OD of each bearing, the /DB suffix fixes the arrangement and setting, and the catalogue 104 mm width is the combined pair dimension. 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 33118T104-DB already accounts for the expected temperature gradient across the 104 mm pair width. Dividing the pair C 532 kN by the 90 mm bore gives 5.91 kN per millimetre of journal for the complete arrangement — a density metric that compares matched sets across the back-to-back (O) matched pair family.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
Known failure patterns
- thermal preload runaway in an O-arrangement pair when inner-ring heat expands the setting
- axial overload spalling at the roller-rib contact beyond the single-row thrust rating
- pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- rib-roller contact scoring from loss of the EP additive film
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Replace 33118T104-DB as a complete set: pairing a new bearing with a worn partner leaves the clearance undefined even when the designation matches.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 33118T104-DB concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- A matched /DB set is ground as one system: never separate the two bearings of 33118T104-DB or swap the spacer — the factory clearance is lost the moment the set is broken.
- The 532/780 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 33118T104/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 33118T104-DB?
The SKF 33118T104/DB is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in back-to-back (O) matched pair arrangement with 90 mm bore, 150 mm outer diameter and 104 mm overall width (3.543 × 5.906 × 4.094 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 532 kN, C0 780 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 85 kN, reference speed 2,800 r/min, limiting speed 4,300 r/min, mass about 6.70 kg.
What does the /DB suffix on 33118T104-DB mean?
The base 33118T104 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 33118T104-DB for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 532 kN dynamic and C0 780 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 33118T104 table values.
Can 33118T104-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 90 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 90 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.