The two quantities interact
Interference fits and different inner/outer-ring temperatures can change internal clearance after mounting and in service. A room-temperature shaft fit alone does not establish operating clearance.
Use the actual bearing data
Carry the bearing designation, load relative to ring rotation, speed, temperatures and shaft/housing structure into the maker’s selection guidance. Do not infer the correct bearing arrangement from a generic H7/k6 pairing.
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Sources and review scope
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Arithmetic examples are labelled separately from source-table facts and standard scope.
SKF bearing fits and temperature conditions
Bearing internal-clearance and temperature sections: interference and ring temperatures affect operating clearance.
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