SKF 51109-C3 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 51109-C3 is a thrust ball bearing with C3 clearance manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 51100 series and features dimensions of 45 × 65 × 14 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 29,600 N and a static load rating of 28,000 N, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)45 mm
Outside Diameter (D)65 mm
Width (B)14 mm
Weight0.130 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)29,600 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)28,000 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)4,300 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)5,600 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 51100 series bearings are commonly used in automotive steering mechanisms, machine tool tables, and applications with pure axial loads. The -C3 suffix indicates greater-than-normal radial internal clearance, recommended for applications with temperature differentials or tight shaft/housing fits.

Brand Cross-Reference — 51109-C3 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 51109-C3. All share identical dimensions (45×65×14mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 51109-C3 ✦29,60028,000
NTN NTN 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
NACHI NACHI 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
KOYO KOYO 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
FAG FAG 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
Timken Timken 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
NSK NSK 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
NTN NTN 51109-C3 29,600 28,000
SKF SKF 51109-C3 29,600 28,000

Available Variants

The SKF 51109 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 51109-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 51109-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 51109-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 51109-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 51109-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 51109-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 51109
Open (no seal/shield)
SKF 51109-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 51109-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 51109-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 51109-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 51109-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 51109-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 51109-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 51109
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 51109-C3?

The SKF 51109-C3 has a bore diameter of 45mm, outside diameter of 65mm, and width of 14mm. It weighs 0.130kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 51109-C3?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 29,600 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 28,000 N. The maximum recommended speed is 4,300 rpm with grease lubrication or 5,600 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 51109-C3?

The 51109-C3 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 45×65×14mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.