Prefixes and Suffixes SKF Bearing
Prefixes and Suffixes SKF Bearing
Prefixes and Suffixes SKF Bearing
As a rule the
significance of the letter is bound to the particular bearing or bearing series.
Examples:
4210 A Double row deep groove ball bearing without filling slots
3320 A Double row angular contact ball bearing without filling slots
AC Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 25° contact angle
ACD Single row angular contact ball bearing, optimized internal design, 25° contact angle
ADA Wide snap ring grooves in the outer ring; a two-piece inner ring held together by a retaining
ring
AS Needle roller bearing with lubrication hole(s) in the outer ring. A figure following the AS
indicates the number of holes
ASR Needle roller bearing with annular groove and lubrication hole(s) in the outer ring. A figure
following the ASR indicates the number of holes
Axx(x) A combined with a two or three-figure number identifies variants of the standard design
which cannot be identified by generally applicable suffixes
As a rule the significance of the letter is bound to the particular bearing series
Examples:
o 7210 B Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle
o 32210 B Taper roller bearing with steep contact angle (steeper than 32210)
2. Taper roller bearing to ABMA standard with external flange on the outer ring
BE Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle and optimized internal
design
BEJ Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle and optimized internal
design, with ball centred pressed steel cage
BEM Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle and optimized internal
design, with machined brass cage
BEP Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle and optimized internal
design, with moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 66
BEY Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle and optimized internal
design, with ball centred pressed brass cage
Bxx(x) B combined with a two or three-figure number identifies variants of the standard design that
cannot be identified by generally applicable suffixes
Example:
C 1. Deviating or modified internal design with same boundary dimensions. As a rule the
significance of the letter is bound to the particular bearing series
Examples:
o 7210 C Single row angular contact ball bearing with 15° contact angle
o 21306 C Spherical roller bearing with a flangeless inner ring, symmetrical
rollers, loose guide ring and a pressed window-type steel cage
2. Y-bearing with cylindrical outside diameter, e.g. YET 205 C
CA 1. Spherical roller bearing of C design, but with retaining flanges on the inner ring and
a machined cage
2. Single row angular contact ball bearing for universal matching. Two bearings
arranged back-to-back or face-to- face will have an axial internal clearance smaller than
Normal (CB) before mounting
CAC Spherical roller bearing of CA design but with enhanced roller guidance
CB 1. Single row angular contact ball bearing for universal matching. Two bearings
arranged back-to-back or face-to-face will have a Normal axial internal clearance before
mounting
2. Controlled axial clearance of a double row angular contact ball bearing
CD Single row angular contact ball bearing, optimized internal design, 15° contact angle
CLN Tapered roller bearing with tolerances corresponding to ISO tolerance class 6X
CL0 Inch tapered roller bearing with tolerances to class 0 according to ANSI-ABMA Standard
19.2:1994
CL00 Inch tapered roller bearing with tolerances to class 00 according to ANSI-ABMA Standard
19.2:1994
CL3 Inch tapered roller bearing with tolerances to class 3 according to ANSI-ABMA Standard
19.2:1994
CL7C Tapered roller bearing with special frictional behaviour and heightened running accuracy
CN Normal internal clearance, normally only used together with an additional letter that
identifies a reduced or displaced clearance range
Examples:
The above letters H, L, M and P are also used together with the clearance classes C2, C3, C4
and C5, e.g. C2H
CS Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) on one side of the
bearing
CS2 Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of fluoro rubber (FKM) on one side of the bearing
CS5 Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of hydrogenated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (HNBR) on
one side of the bearing
C02 Reduced tolerance for running accuracy of inner ring of assembled bearing
C04 Reduced tolerance for running accuracy of outer ring of assembled bearing
C08 C02 + C04
D 1. Deviating or modified internal design with same boundary dimensions; as a rule the
significance of the letter is bound to the particular bearing series
Examples:
o 3310 D Double row angular contact ball bearing with a two-piece inner ring
o K 40×45×17 D Split needle roller and cage assembly (radial)
2. Inner ring with two roller and cage assemblies (double cone) or outer ring with two
raceways (double cup) of double row tapered roller bearing to ABMA standard (normally
inch-size)
DB Two single row deep groove ball bearings (1), single row angular contact ball bearings (2) or
single row tapered roller bearings matched for mounting in a back-to-back arrangement. The
letter(s) following the DB indicate the magnitude of the axial internal clearance or preload in
the bearing pair before mounting.
A Light preload (2)
B Moderate preload (2)
C Heavy preload (2)
CA Axial internal clearance smaller than Normal (CB) (1, 2)
CB Normal axial internal clearance (1, 2)
CC Axial internal clearance larger than Normal (CB) (1, 2)
C Special axial internal clearance in µm
GA Light preload (1)
GB Moderate preload (1)
G Special preload in daN
DF Two single row deep groove ball bearings, single row angular contact ball bearings or single
row tapered roller bearings matched for mounting in a face-to-face arrangement; the
letter(s) following the DF are explained under DB
DG Two single row angular contact ball bearings for universal pairing, i.e. paired for mounting in
a back-to-back, face-to-face or tandem arrangement; supplementary designations for axial
internal clearance and preload are explained under DB
DR Two single row deep groove ball bearings or cylindrical roller bearings paired to achieve even
radial load distribution
DT Two single row deep groove ball bearings, single row angular contact ball bearings or single
row tapered roller bearings matched for mounting in a tandem arrangement; for paired
tapered roller bearings the design and arrangement of the intermediate rings between the
inner and/or outer rings are identified by a two-figure number which follows immediately
after DT
D8 Deep groove ball bearing of open design, also available as standard with shields or seals, but
without seal recesses in the outer ring
E Deviating or modified internal design with same boundary dimensions; as a rule the
significance of the letter is bound to the particular bearing series; usually indicates reinforced
rolling element complement
Example:
Single row angular contact ball bearing with a 40° contact angle and optimized
internal design
EC Single row cylindrical roller bearing with an optimized internal design and with modified roller
end/flange contact
ECA Spherical roller bearing of CA design but with reinforced rolling element complement
ECAC Spherical roller bearing of CAC design but with reinforced rolling element complement
Exx(x) E combined with a two or three-figure number identifies variants of the standard design
which cannot be identified by generally applicable suffixes
F Machined steel or special cast iron cage, rolling element centred; different designs or
material grades are identified by a figure following the F, e.g. F1
G Single row angular contact ball bearing for universal matching. Two bearings arranged back-
to-back or face-to-face will have a "Normal" axial clearance
G.. Grease filling. A second letter indicates the temperature range of the grease and a third
letter identifies the actual grease. The significance of the second letter is as follows:
E Extreme pressure grease
F Food compatible grease
H, J High temperature grease, e.g. –20 to +130 °C
L Low temperature grease, e.g. –50 to +80 °C
M Medium temperature grease, e.g. –30 to +110 °C
W, X Low/high temperature grease, e.g. –40 to +140 °C
A figure following the three-letter grease code indicates that the filling degree deviates from
the standard: 1, 2 and 3 indicate smaller than standard, 4 to 9 a larger fill
Examples:
GA Single row angular contact ball bearing for universal matching. Two bearings arranged back-
to-back or face-to-face will have a light preload
GB Single row angular contact ball bearing for universal matching. Two bearings arranged back-
to-back or face-to-face will have a moderate preload
GJN Grease with a polyurea thickener of consistency 2 to the NLGI Scale for a temperature range
–30 to +150 °C (normal fill grade)
GXN Grease with a polyurea thickener of consistency 2 to the NLGI Scale for a temperature range
–40 to +150 °C (normal fill grade)
HT Grease fill for high temperatures (e.g. –20 to +130 °C). HT or a two figure number following
HT identifies the actual grease. Filling degrees other than standard are identified by a letter
or letter/figure combination following HTxx:
A Filling degree less than standard
B Filling degree greater than standard
C Filling degree greater than 70%
F1 Filling degree less than standard
F7 Filling degree greater than standard
F9 Filling degree greater than 70%
Examples:
IS Needle roller bearing with lubricating hole(s) in inner ring; a figure following IS identifies the
number of holes
ISR Needle roller bearing with annular groove and lubricating hole(s) in inner ring; a figure
following ISR identifies the number of holes
J Pressed steel cage, rolling element centred, unhardened; different designs are identified by a
figure, e.g. J1
L Machined light alloy cage; different designs or materials are identified by a figure, e.g. L1
LHT Grease fill for low and high temperatures (e.g. –40 to +140 °C). A two-figure number
following LHT identifies the actual grease. An additional letter or letter/figure combination as
mentioned under "HT" identifies filling degrees other than standard.
Examples:
LHT23, LHT23C or LHT23F7
LO Bearing without preservative, but coated with low viscosity oil; the actual oil is identified by
figures following the LO, e.g. LO10
LP Light alloy window-type cage, with punched or reamed pockets, inner or outer ring centred
LT Grease fill for low temperatures (e.g. –50 to +80 °C). LT or a two-figure number following LT
identifies the actual grease. An additional letter or letter/figure combination as mentioned
under "HT" identifies filling degrees other than standard.
Examples:
L4B Bearing rings and rolling elements with special surface coating
L7DA NoWear bearing with coated rolling elements and inner ring raceway(s)
M Machined brass cage, rolling element centred; different designs or material grades are
identified by a figure or a letter , e.g. M2, MC
MO Bearing without preservative, but coated with medium viscosity oil; the actual oil is identified
by figures following the MO, e.g. MO10
MP Machined one-piece window-type brass cage, with punched or reamed pockets, inner or
outer ring centred
MT Grease fill for medium temperatures (e.g. –30 to +110 °C). A two-figure number following
MT identifies the actual grease. An additional letter or letter/figure combination as mentioned
under "HT" identifies filling degrees other than standard.
Examples:
MT33 or MT37F9
NR Snap ring groove in the outer ring with appropriate snap ring
N1 One locating slot (notch) in one outer ring side face or housing washer
N2 Two locating slots (notches) 180° apart in one outer ring side face or housing washer
P Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 66, rolling element centred
PA9 Dimensional and running accuracy to ABMA tolerance class ABEC 9 (better than P4)
PA9A As PA9
PA9B As PA9 but running accuracy better than ABMA tolerance class ABEC 9
PH Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK), rolling element
centred
PHA Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK), outer ring
centred
PHAS Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK), outer ring
centred, lubrication grooves in the guiding surfaces
PP Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber contact seals at both sides of track runner bearing
PPA Axial slide rings of polyamide 66 at both sides of track runner bearing and improved profile of
the runner surface
P43 P4 + C3
P52 P5 + C2
P62 P6 + C2
P63 P6 + C3
QBC Set of four matched deep groove or angular contact ball bearings; two bearings arranged
back-to-back with the other two arranged outside the back-to-back pair in tandem with
them, i.e. two tandem pairs arranged back-to-back
QBT Set of four matched deep groove or angular contact ball bearings; two bearings arranged
back-to-back and the other two in tandem at one side of the back-to-back pair, i.e. three
bearings in tandem and back-to-back with fourth bearing
QFC Set of four matched deep groove or angular contact ball bearings; as /QBC but with central
pair arranged face-to-face, i.e. two tandem pairs arranged face-to-face
QFT Set of four matched deep groove or angular contact ball bearings; as /QBT but with face-to-
face pair at one side, i.e. three bearings in tandem and face-to-face with fourth bearing
QR Set of four single row deep groove ball or cylindrical roller bearing matched for equal
distribution of radial load
QT Set of four matched deep groove or angular contact ball bearings arranged in tandem
RF Rubberised flinger (pressed steel flinger with vulcanised rubber sealing lip) at one side of Y-
bearing
RS1 Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) on one side of the
bearing
RS1Z Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) on one side and
one shield on the other side of the bearing
RS2 Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of fluoro rubber (FKM) on one side of the bearing
RSH Sheet steel reinforced contact seal of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) on one side of the
bearing
RSL Sheet steel reinforced low-friction contact seal of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) on one
side of the bearing
SM Needle roller bearing with grease. The two-figure number following identifies the actual
grease
SORT Tolerance grade of needle rollers of a needle roller and cage assembly; the figures following
give the actual limits in μm, e.g. /SORT-2-4
SP Special tolerance class for machine tool spindle bearings; dimensional accuracy
approximately to ISO tolerance class 5 and running accuracy approximately to ISO tolerance
class 4
TBT Set of three matched single row deep groove or angular contact ball bearings; two bearings
arranged back-to-back and the third in tandem
TFT Set of three matched single row deep groove or angular contact ball bearings; two bearings
arranged face-to-face and the third in tandem
TN Injection moulded cage of polyamide 66, rolling element centred; for needle roller bearings,
the cage is glass fibre reinforced
TNH Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK), rolling element
centred
TNHA Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK), outer ring
centred
TN9 Injection moulded cage of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 66, rolling element centred
TR Three single row deep groove ball or cylindrical roller bearings, matched to give equal
distribution of radial load
TT Set of three matched single row deep groove or angular contact ball bearings arranged in
tandem
U 1. U combined with a one-figure number identifies a taper roller bearing, cone or cup,
with reduced width tolerance.
Examples:
o U2: Width tolerance 0+0,05/0 mm
o U4: Width tolerance 0+0,10/0 mm
2. Y-bearing without locking collar
3. Y-bearing locking collar without grub screw
UP Special tolerance class for machine tool spindle bearings; dimensional accuracy
approximately to ISO tolerance class 4 and running accuracy better than ISO class 4
V Full complement bearing (without cage)
V... V combined with a second letter, identifies a variant group, and followed by a three- or four-
figure number denotes variants not covered by "standard" designation suffixes. Examples:
VA Application oriented variants
VB Boundary dimension deviations
VE External or internal deviations
VL Coatings
VQ Quality and tolerances other than standard
VS Clearance and preload
VT Lubrication
VU Miscellaneous applications
VA309 Bearing for traction motors with aluminium oxide coated outside surface of outer ring for
1 electrical resistance up to 1 000 V DC
VA406 Bearing for vibratory applications with special PTFE bore coating
VE447 Shaft washer with three equally spaced threaded holes in one side face to accommodate
hoisting tackle
VE552 Outer ring with three equally spaced threaded holes in one side face to accommodate
hoisting tackle
VE553 Outer ring with three equally spaced threaded holes in both side faces to accommodate
hoisting tackle
VE632 Housing washer with three equally spaced threaded holes in one side face to accommodate
hoisting tackle
VGS Inner ring raceway of cylindrical and needle roller bearings pre-ground only, for cylindrical
roller bearings replaced by /VU001
VL024 Aluminium oxide coated outside surface of outer ring for electrical resistance up to 1 000 V
1 DC
VL027 Aluminium oxide coated outside surface of inner ring for electrical resistance up to 1 000 V
1 DC
VQ015 Inner ring with crowned raceway for increased permissible misalignment
VT143 Extreme pressure grease with a lithium thickener of consistency 2 to the NLGI Scale for a
temperature range –20 to +110 °C (normal fill grade)
VT378 Food grade grease with an aluminium thickener of consistency 2 to the NLGI Scale for a
temperature range –25 to +120 °C (normal fill grade)
WT Grease fill for low as well as high temperatures (e.g. –40 to +160 °C). WT or a two-figure
number following WT identifies the actual grease. An additional letter or letter/ figure
combination as mentioned under “HT” identifies filling degrees other than standard.
Examples:
WT or WTF1
W33 Annular groove and three lubrication holes in the outer ring
W33X Annular groove and six lubrication holes in the outer ring
W513 Six lubrication holes in the inner ring and annular groove and three lubrication holes in the
outer ring
W518 Six lubrication holes in inner ring and three lubrication holes in outer ring
Y Pressed brass cage, rolling element centred; different designs or material grades are
identified by a figure following the Y, e.g. Y1