31310-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 31310-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 50 x 110 x 58.5 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 50 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 58.5 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 224 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 240 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 28.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3600 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 2550 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 31310/DF |
| 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-df-series range
| Bore d | 1.969 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 2.303 in |
| ISO bore code | 10 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 mm |
| Smallest bore in matched-df-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in matched-df-series | 540 mm |
| Width range across matched-df-series | 34.5–280 mm |
| Bore position in matched-df-series (smallest first) | 6 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 25 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31310 | 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 31310-DF model number is decoded
Speed planning for the set uses the catalogue pair values: 3,600 r/min thermal reference and 6,000 r/min mechanical limiting speed — a matched pair runs warmer than one bearing because two roller sets share the 58.5 mm space. Journal and housing interface: the 50 mm bore takes a k5 shaft seat and the 110 mm outside diameter pairs with an H7 housing bore; the 58.5 mm width defines shoulder depth and the 2550 g mass is the dead load in thermal-growth calculations. Mounting order matters for 31310-DF: seat the first bearing, fit the ground spacer, then the second bearing, and clamp axially as a unit — the 58.5 mm catalogue width is the assembled result and the gauge for correct assembly. Clamp the assembled pair axially through the cones — never through the rollers — and verify the 58.5 mm overall width against the catalogue value before final torquing of the shaft nut.Ordering number SKF 31310/DF in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes two single-row tapered roller bearings supplied as a matched face-to-face (X) matched pair set for a 50 mm shaft — one order number, one factory setting.The code breaks down as base bearing 31310 plus matched-set suffix /DF: two bearings of the 50 mm bore size, paired face-to-face (X) matched pair, with the 58.5 mm overall width spanning the whole arrangement. In the face-to-face (X) arrangement the load lines of the two bearings converge toward the shaft axis: the set tolerates shaft deflection and thermal growth better than a back-to-back pair, but is less stiff against overturning moments. The 58.5 mm overall width of 31310-DF is the axial space the pair occupies.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- differential and pinion drives
- pump and compressor shafts
- machine-tool spindles
- industrial gearbox shafts and reducers
Known failure patterns
- uneven load sharing in a pair when spacer faces are not parallel to the bore
- 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
- grease degradation after long shelf storage without rotation or re-greasing
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- O and X arrangements are not interchangeable by turning the set around: 31310-DF in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement has its load-line geometry fixed — specify the arrangement from the shaft thermal and stiffness analysis.
- Setting is built into 31310-DF; the classic field error is re-adjusting a matched pair as if it were two loose single bearings, which destroys the /DF clearance class.
- A matched /DF set is ground as one system: never separate the two bearings of 31310-DF or swap the spacer — the factory clearance is lost the moment the set is broken.
- The 224/240 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 31310/DF designation when purchasing — base-number-only orders are ambiguous across executions and variants.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 31310-DF?
The SKF 31310/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 50 mm bore, 110 mm outer diameter and 58.5 mm overall width (1.969 × 4.331 × 2.303 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 224 kN, C0 240 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 28.5 kN, reference speed 3,600 r/min, limiting speed 6,000 r/min, mass about 2.55 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 31310-DF mean?
The base 31310 is the ISO 355 single-row bearing; the /DF suffix marks the matched-set execution — the arrangement (face-to-face (X)), 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 31310-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 224 kN dynamic and C0 240 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 31310 table values.
Can 31310-DF 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 50 mm shaft) and axial clamping through the cones; re-setting in the field destroys the matched clearance class.
When should a face-to-face (X) matched set be chosen?
Choose the face-to-face (X) set where the shaft grows thermally or alignment is imperfect — the converging load lines tolerate deflection. It is the default choice for wheel hubs and general gearbox shafts at the 50 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.