SKF 7308 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 7308 is a angular contact ball bearing manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 7300 series and features dimensions of 40 × 90 × 23 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 43,600 N and a static load rating of 26,000 N, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)40 mm
Outside Diameter (D)90 mm
Width (B)23 mm
Weight0.693 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)43,600 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)26,000 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)7,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)8,500 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 7300 series bearings are commonly used in heavy-duty machine tool spindles, large pumps, and high-speed turbines.

Brand Cross-Reference — 7308 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 7308. All share identical dimensions (40×90×23mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 7308 ✦43,60026,000
SKF SKF 7308 43,600 26,000
NTN NTN 7308 43,600 26,000
KOYO KOYO 7308 43,600 26,000
FAG FAG 7308 43,600 26,000
NACHI NACHI 7308 43,600 26,000
Timken Timken 7308 43,600 26,000
NSK NSK 7308 43,600 26,000
NTN NTN 7308 43,600 26,000

Available Variants

The SKF 7308 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 7308-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 7308-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 7308-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 7308-C3
"Open
SKF 7308-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 7308-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 7308-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 7308
Open (no seal/shield)
SKF 7308-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 7308-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 7308-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 7308-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 7308-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 7308-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 7308-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 7308?

The SKF 7308 has a bore diameter of 40mm, outside diameter of 90mm, and width of 23mm. It weighs 0.693kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 7308?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 43,600 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 26,000 N. The maximum recommended speed is 7,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 8,500 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 7308?

The 7308 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 40×90×23mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.