33116-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 33116-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 80 x 130 x 74 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 74 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 379 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 560 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 62 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3200 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3800 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 33116/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 | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 2.913 in |
| ISO bore code | 16 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 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) | 12 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 55 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33116 | 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 33116-DF model number is decoded
Lubrication for the pair should be sized against the combined 74 mm width and 3800 g mass: two roller sets sweep twice the contact area of a single bearing of the same bore.Ordering number SKF 33116/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 80 mm shaft — one order number, one factory setting.The code breaks down as base bearing 33116 plus matched-set suffix /DF: two bearings of the 80 mm bore size, paired face-to-face (X) matched pair, with the 74 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 74 mm overall width of 33116-DF is the axial space the pair occupies. The C0/C balance of the pair is about 1.48; combined with the 62 kN fatigue limit this frames a set sized for reversing combined load on a 80 mm shaft rather than for pure radial duty. Material and manufacturing detail: the 3800 g catalogue mass reflects through-hardened bearing steel machined to the listed envelope; ring roundness and width tolerance keep the mounted-setting scatter inside the catalogue class. Spacer discipline: the spacer between the two bearings of 33116-DF is ground to the individual set — it carries a serial link to the pair, so never swap spacers between sets of the same designation.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- heavy industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
Known failure patterns
- preload loss as the mounted pair relaxes, letting rollers skid and smear the raceways
- thermal preload runaway in an O-arrangement pair when inner-ring heat expands the setting
- cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Setting is built into 33116-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.
- Setting is built into 33116-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.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 33116-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- The 379/560 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 33116/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 33116-DF?
The SKF 33116/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 80 mm bore, 130 mm outer diameter and 74 mm overall width (3.15 × 5.118 × 2.913 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 379 kN, C0 560 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 62 kN, reference speed 3,200 r/min, limiting speed 4,800 r/min, mass about 3.80 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 33116-DF mean?
The base 33116 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 33116-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 379 kN dynamic and C0 560 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 33116 table values.
Can 33116-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 80 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 80 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.