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SKF C 3120 V Full Complement CARB Roller Bearing, 100 mm

Description

A full complement CARB bearing for slow, very heavily loaded non-locating positions

The SKF C 3120 V is a full complement CARB toroidal roller bearing with a cylindrical 100 mm bore, 165 mm outside diameter and 52 mm width. It has no cage: the bearing uses as many rollers as the raceway can hold, which gives the highest possible load rating, 475 kN dynamic and 655 kN static, but lowers the permitted speed to 1 300 r/min. According to the SKF product page, a full complement CARB bearing has a lower speed rating and uses the maximum number of rollers.

Like every CARB bearing it accommodates misalignment and axial displacement within the bearing. It suits slow, heavily loaded shafts that grow with temperature, where a conventional spherical roller bearing in the free position would put axial stress on the locating bearing.

Technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Designation C 3120 V
Type Full complement CARB toroidal roller bearing, cylindrical bore
SKF performance class SKF Explorer
Bore diameter d 100 mm
Outside diameter D 165 mm
Width B 52 mm
Shoulder diameters d2 approx. 119 mm; D1 approx. 150 mm
Permissible axial displacement s1 max. 10.1 mm; s2 max. 4.7 mm
Chamfer r1,2 min. 2 mm
Basic dynamic load rating C 475 kN
Basic static load rating C0 655 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 71 kN
Limiting speed 1 300 r/min
Misalignment factor k1 0.11
Internal clearance factor k2 0.1
Shaft abutment da min. 111 mm; max. 136 mm
Housing abutment Da max. 154 mm
Fillet radius ra max. 2 mm
Clearance variant listed C 3120 V/C3

Full complement design and designation

C is the CARB type, 31 the dimension series and 20 gives the 100 mm bore. The V suffix marks the full complement of rollers retained by a retaining ring. In the SKF brochure, full complement CARB bearings carry considerably higher load capacity than same-size bearings with a cage, and the standard assortment includes sealed full complement bearings for low speeds. The product listing for this size also shows a C3 clearance version, C 3120 V/C3.

The product page prints two axial displacement values, s1 of up to 10.1 mm and s2 of up to 4.7 mm, as printed by SKF. The misalignment factor k1 is 0.11 and the internal clearance factor k2 is 0.1 in the SKF calculation method.

Selection and ordering notes

Because the speed limit is low, use grease or oil with a proper viscosity for slow-running roller bearings and keep the bearing clean. The shaft abutment must stay between 111 and 136 mm, and the housing abutment must not exceed 154 mm, with fillet radii of 2 mm or less. Rings can move relative to each other, so do not fix the CARB axially, and check that the shaft can drift the full displacement without touching an end cover.

State the clearance class (normal or C3), the lubricant and the quantity when you order. Related items are listed under Electric Motors, and the SKF TLMR automatic lubricant dispenser may help with lubricating hard-to-reach bearing positions.

Documents and quotation

The attached SKF brochure explains the CARB toroidal roller bearing design, the cages, the full complement variants and the product tables, including the 1 300 r/min limiting speed of this size. Figures in the table come from the SKF product page for the C 3120 V. Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, will quote on the designation and quantity you send.

Datasheets & Documents
  • PDF Datasheet SKF CARB toroidal roller bearings brochure (design, variants, product tables) Download
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About brand

SKF is the Swedish bearing manufacturer founded in Gothenburg in 1907. The company was built on the self-aligning ball bearing developed by engineer Sven Wingquist, who became its first managing director. Today SKF also makes seals, lubrication systems, condition monitoring equipment and maintenance tools.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list SKF bearings, greases, automatic lubricators, condition monitoring sensors and maintenance tools, and supply them to maintenance teams in Oman and the GCC by designation.

SKF company profile

Established 1907, Gothenburg, Sweden; first factory built in 1908
Founding product Sven Wingquist's self-aligning ball bearing
Name From Svenska Kullagerfabriken, Swedish for "Swedish Ball Bearing Factory"
Product families Rolling bearings, seals, lubricants and lubrication systems, condition monitoring sensors and analysers, and maintenance tools for mounting, alignment and dismounting

Milestones

  • 1907: Sven Wingquist's self-aligning ball bearing is patented and SKF is founded in Gothenburg.
  • 1908: The first factory is built.
  • 1912: SKF is represented in 32 countries.
  • 1926: SKF sets up AB Volvo as a subsidiary to build cars; the first production car follows in 1927.
  • 1935: Volvo becomes an independent company.

SKF products we list

Family Models Typical use
Bearings 6205-2RSH/C3, 6206-2RS1, 6314, 7312 BECBM Motors, pumps, fans and gearboxes
Greases LGMT 2, LGMT 3, LGEP 2, LGWA 2, LGHP 2, LGHB 2, LGEV 2 General, heavy-load, high-temperature and slow-speed bearing lubrication
Automatic lubrication TLSD, LAGD 125 (ATEX), TLMR, TLMP 1008, TLGH 1 grease gun Steady greasing of hard-to-reach or many lubrication points
Condition monitoring Microlog Analyzer AX, CMSS 2200, CMSS 793-EE (ATEX), TKRS 21 stroboscope, TKRT 31 tachometer Vibration routes, permanent sensors and speed checks
Alignment TKSA 41 shaft alignment, TKBA 40 belt alignment, TMAS shims Laser alignment of couplings and belt drives
Mounting and dismounting TIH 030m, TIH 100m, TIH 220m heaters, TMFT 36, TMMA 75H, TMMP 10, TMHP 30/170 pullers, TMJL 100 pump Fitting and removing bearings without damage

An SKF designation describes the bearing exactly. In 6205-2RSH/C3, "62" is a light-series deep groove ball bearing, "05" means a 25 mm bore (05 × 5), "2RSH" means rubber seals on both sides, and "C3" means internal clearance larger than normal, which motors often need because the inner ring runs warmer than the outer. Choosing the right grease matters just as much: a general grease such as LGMT 2 suits most motors, while heavy loads, high temperatures or slow speeds need an EP, high-temperature or high-viscosity grade.

Where SKF products are used

In Oman and the GCC, SKF bearings, lubricants and tools are used by maintenance teams in oil and gas, power and desalination, cement, mining, steel, water and food plants, and by motor and pump repair workshops.

Ordering SKF products: what we need

Send the full bearing designation including all suffixes (seals, clearance, cage), and the quantity. For greases, send the grade and pack size. For tools and lubricators, send the model and, for heaters, the largest bearing weight and bore you need to heat.

Facts checked against SKF company history, October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the V in C 3120 V mean?
V marks a full complement bearing, that is, one with no cage and the maximum number of rollers for the highest load rating.
What are the dimensions?
100 mm bore, 165 mm outside diameter and 52 mm width.
What are the load ratings?
Dynamic 475 kN, static 655 kN and fatigue load limit 71 kN.
How fast can it run?
SKF gives a limiting speed of 1 300 r/min, which is low because the bearing has no cage.
Is there a version with greater clearance?
The SKF product listing shows C 3120 V/C3 with C3 radial clearance.