SKF 7306-NR Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 7306-NR is a angular contact ball bearing with snap ring groove manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 7300 series and features dimensions of 30 × 72 × 19 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 29,600 N and a static load rating of 16,600 N, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)30 mm
Outside Diameter (D)72 mm
Width (B)19 mm
Weight0.327 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)29,600 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)16,600 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)9,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)11,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 7300 series bearings are commonly used in heavy-duty machine tool spindles, large pumps, and high-speed turbines. The -NR suffix indicates an external snap ring groove on the outer ring, allowing easy axial location in housing bores.

Brand Cross-Reference — 7306-NR Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 7306-NR. All share identical dimensions (30×72×19mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 7306-NR ✦29,60016,600
SKF SKF 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
NTN NTN 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
KOYO KOYO 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
FAG FAG 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
NACHI NACHI 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
Timken Timken 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
NSK NSK 7306-NR 29,600 16,600
NTN NTN 7306-NR 29,600 16,600

Available Variants

The SKF 7306 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 7306-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 7306-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 7306-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 7306-C3
"Open
SKF 7306-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 7306-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 7306-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 7306
Open (no seal/shield)
SKF 7306-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 7306-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 7306-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 7306-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 7306-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 7306-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 7306
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 7306-NR?

The SKF 7306-NR has a bore diameter of 30mm, outside diameter of 72mm, and width of 19mm. It weighs 0.327kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 7306-NR?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 29,600 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 16,600 N. The maximum recommended speed is 9,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 11,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 7306-NR?

The 7306-NR is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 30×72×19mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.