Oil & Gas Bearing Replacement Solutions —— Equivalent Alternatives to TIMKEN® Bearing

Creation on:2026/02/05

In oil and gas transportation systems, bearings play a critical role, directly influencing equipment reliability, operational safety, and total life-cycle costs. Core equipment such as swivels, top drive systems, gearboxes, pumps, and various rotating platforms often operate under extremely high axial loads, continuous duty cycles, and complex environmental conditions. Consequently, these demanding applications place exceptionally high requirements on bearing selection.

To address these challenges, HSN offers application-oriented bearing replacement solutions for the oil and gas transportation industry, focusing on thrust tapered roller bearings. We design these solutions as equivalent alternatives to internationally recognized brands such as TIMKEN. By doing so, we help customers overcome practical issues, including long lead times, high procurement costs, discontinued models, limited availability, and insufficient flexibility for small-batch requirements.

1.Why Choose Thrust Tapered Roller Bearings for Oil & Gas Applications?

1.1 Core Technical Advantages

1.1.1 Exceptional Axial Load Capacity

The line-contact geometry between tapered rollers and raceways significantly improves load distribution, enabling the bearing to withstand sustained high axial forces and shock loads. This makes it ideal for the heavy-load operating conditions commonly found in the oil and gas industry.

1.1.2 Superior Rigidity and Axial Positioning Accuracy

Compared with other types of thrust bearings, thrust tapered roller bearings offer higher system rigidity and more precise axial control, making them well suited for equipment with strict axial displacement requirements.

1.1.3 Optimized for Low to Medium Speed Heavy-Load Operation

These bearings perform exceptionally well in low- to medium-speed applications under high axial loads, which are typical operating characteristics of oil and gas transportation systems.

1.1.4 High Flexibility for Customized Designs

Bearing geometry—including contact angle, roller design, material selection, and heat treatment processes—can be optimized according to actual load, speed, and operating conditions. This makes thrust tapered roller bearings particularly suitable for non-standard or special applications.

1.1.5 Long Service Life in Harsh Operating Conditions

With proper selection, correct installation, and effective lubrication, thrust tapered roller bearings demonstrate excellent fatigue resistance and wear performance, enabling long-term stable operation in severe industrial environments.

2. HSN Bearings – Reliable and Efficient Solutions for Oil & Gas Transportation Equipment

After understanding the key advantages of thrust tapered roller bearings in oil and gas transportation equipment, HSN bearings stand out in terms of delivery lead time, cost efficiency, and customization capability, helping customers overcome common procurement and maintenance challenges in the industry.

2.1 Shorter Lead Time and Stable Supply Capability
  • Large inventory of medium and large thrust bearings
  • Multiple mature and stable manufacturing partners
  • Localized quality inspection and efficient logistics coordination

Compared with the long production cycles and global shipping timelines of traditional international brands, HSN can significantly reduce delivery lead times, effectively supporting planned maintenance and emergency replacement needs while minimizing equipment downtime.

2.2 Cost Advantage with Reliable Performance

HSN thrust tapered roller bearings are manufactured under strict control of material selection, machining accuracy, and heat treatment processes. In oil and gas transportation-related applications, these bearings demonstrate stable operational performance and reliable service life. Under equivalent operating conditions, their service life is comparable to products of the same class from TIMKEN.

By optimizing manufacturing processes and supply chain efficiency, HSN helps customers reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) while maintaining reliable performance.

2.3 Small-Batch Customization and Engineering Support

To address the high diversity and customization requirements of oil and gas equipment, HSN offers the following engineering support services:

  • Small-batch customized production
  • Manufacturing based on customer drawings or samples
  • Reverse engineering and replacement design for discontinued or hard-to-source models
  • Structural optimization based on actual axial load, speed, and operating conditions

Depending on product complexity, customized bearings can be manufactured and shipped in as fast as 3–7 days, providing customers with efficient and flexible solutions.

Common Model Cross-Reference Table

OLDER NO.Timken NO.Bore [d:mm]Outside Diameter [D:mm]Width [T:mm]Static Load Rating[Coa:KN]Dynamic Load Rating [Ca:KN]
30TTHD013T31176.200 161.925 33.338 1760587
30TTHD013 00278T311F76.200 161.925 33.338 24401250
40TTHD015T411101.600 215.900 46.038 3030977
40TTHD015 AA967T411101.600 215.900 46.038 3030977
40TTHD015 AA968T411F101.600 215.900 46.038 42002160
45TTHD020T451114.300 250.825 53.975 43801360
50TTHD025T511127.000 266.700 58.738 45801430
50TTHD025 00278T511F127.000 266.700 58.738 60301740
60TTHD026T611152.400 317.500 69.850 66602030
60TTHD026 00278T611F152.400 317.500 69.850 92004750
65TTHD029T651165.100 311.150 88.900 57301800
66TTHD030T661168.275 304.800 69.850 53401710
68TTHD031T691174.625 358.775 82.550 78702390
70TTHD033T709177.800 431.800 101.600 136003980
70TTHD032T711177.800 368.300 82.550 89502670
70TTHD032 00278T711F177.800 368.300 82.550 124006350
80TTHD034T811203.200 419.100 92.075 114003350
80TTHD034 00278T811F203.200 419.100 92.075 157508100
80TTHD034 AA795T811V203.200 419.100 92.075 114003350
90TTHD039T911228.600 482.600 104.775 152004400
92TTHD039T911A234.950 482.600 104.775 152004400
90TTHD039 00278T911F228.600 482.600 104.775 2120010850
92TTHD043T921234.950 546.100 127.000 213006060
92TTHD043 00278T921F234.950 546.100 127.000 3000015550
100TTHD045T1011254.000 539.750 117.475 194005480
110TTHD047T1120279.400 603.250 136.525 253006990
110TTHD047 AA767T1120279.400 603.250 136.525 253006990
110TTHD047 00278T1120F279.400 603.250 136.525 333008490
55TTHD043 00278T9250F234.950 546.100 127.000 3120016050
160TTHD064T16021406.400 711.200 146.050 290008220
160TTHD064 BB767T16021406.400 711.200 146.050 290008220
160TTHD065T16050406.400 838.200 177.800 4800012800
Older NO.Timken NO.Bore [d:mm]Outside Diameter [D:mm]Width [T:mm]Static Load Rating[Coa:KN]Dynamic Load Rating [Ca:KN]
30TTHD013T31176.2161.92533.3381760587
30TTHD013 00278T311F76.2161.92533.33824401250
40TTHD015T411101.6215.946.0383030977
40TTHD015 AA967T411101.6215.946.0383030977
40TTHD015 AA968T411F101.6215.946.03842002160
45TTHD020T451114.3250.82553.97543801360
50TTHD025T511127266.758.73845801430
50TTHD025 00278T511F127266.758.73860301740
60TTHD026T611152.4317.569.8566602030
60TTHD026 00278T611F152.4317.569.8592004750
65TTHD029T651165.1311.1588.957301800
66TTHD030T661168.275304.869.8553401710
68TTHD031T691174.625358.77582.5578702390
70TTHD033T709177.8431.8101.6136003980
70TTHD032T711177.8368.382.5589502670
70TTHD032 00278T711F177.8368.382.55124006350
80TTHD034T811203.2419.192.075114003350
80TTHD034 00278T811F203.2419.192.075157508100
80TTHD034 AA795T811V203.2419.192.075114003350
90TTHD039T911228.6482.6104.775152004400
92TTHD039T911A234.95482.6104.775152004400
90TTHD039 00278T911F228.6482.6104.7752120010850
92TTHD043T921234.95546.1127213006060
92TTHD043 00278T921F234.95546.11273000015550
100TTHD045T1011254539.75117.475194005480
110TTHD047T1120279.4603.25136.525253006990
110TTHD047 AA767T1120279.4603.25136.525253006990
110TTHD047 00278T1120F279.4603.25136.525333008490
55TTHD043 00278T9250F234.95546.11273120016050
160TTHD064T16021406.4711.2146.05290008220
160TTHD064 BB767T16021406.4711.2146.05290008220
160TTHD065T16050406.4838.2177.84800012800

Disclaimer:

1. This document mentions the TIMKEN brand name, trademarks, and part numbers solely for technical reference and to help compare applications.

2. HSN independently manufactures or supplies these bearings and does not have authorization, affiliation, or a cooperative relationship with the TIMKEN brand.

3. Actual bearing performance and service life depend on specific operating conditions, installation quality, lubrication, and maintenance practices. Choose the final product based on the results of your technical evaluation.

FAQs:

HSN maintains a large inventory of medium and large thrust bearings. Stock items are typically shipped within 3 days, while customized or special models are generally produced and shipped within 5–7 days, meeting urgent or small-batch requirements.

The typical service life of HSN bearings is 3–5 years, depending on actual load, speed, maintenance conditions, and operating environment. For special applications, material or process upgrades can be provided to further extend service life.

HSN bearings can be used as equivalent replacements for TIMKEN and other well-known international brands, meeting the load and operational requirements of most oil and gas transportation equipment. Final selection should be confirmed based on actual equipment conditions and technical evaluation.