NCF2336-ECJB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NCF2336-ECJB is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 180 x 380 x 126 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 180 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 380 mm |
| Width B | 126 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1720 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2400 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 232 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1600 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 67500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NCF 2336 ECJB |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.2 high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.2 high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.2 high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.
Dimensions in inches & NCF2300-series range
| Bore d | 7.087 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.961 in |
| Width B | 4.961 in |
| ISO bore code | 36 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 100 mm |
| Smallest bore in NCF2300-series | 130 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NCF2300-series | 460 mm |
| Width range across NCF2300-series | 93–145 mm |
| Bore position in NCF2300-series (smallest first) | 6 of 9 |
| Bore above smallest NCF2300-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCF2336-ECJB-PEX | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same ISO 15 envelope 180×380×126 mm, but catalogue C/C0 ratings differ between executions (1720/2400 vs 1960/2400 kN) and the NCF flange/ring configuration differs — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| NUH2336-ECMH | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 180×380×126 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NUH execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NUH2336-ECMH-PEX | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same ISO 15 envelope 180×380×126 mm, but catalogue C/C0 ratings differ between executions (1720/2400 vs 1960/2400 kN) and the NUH flange/ring configuration differs — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the NCF2336-ECJB model number is decoded
NCF2336-ECJB is the 180 mm bore entry in the NCF2300 range: a 180×380×126 mm high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing with a pressed sheet-steel window-type cage, rated C 1720 kN / C0 2400 kN. Structurally, the NCF design has the high-capacity caged partner execution (ECJB pressed-steel cages with displaced cage bars for extra rollers), matching the NUH bearing in the same dimension envelope. In arrangement terms it is the non-locating member of the paired high-capacity arrangement, absorbing axial displacement while carrying the full high radial rating. The ECJB suffix denotes the high-capacity execution with pressed-steel cages; /PEX marks the pinion-shaft special build with its own catalogue rating line. The pressed sheet-steel window-type cage is reflected in the published speeds and temperature limits. Speed planning for NCF2336-ECJB: the catalogue lists 1,600 r/min thermal reference speed and 2,400 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The mass entry 67500 g covers the complete catalogue execution. Fit practice for NCF2336-ECJB: used opposite the NUH locating bearing on wind-gearbox and heavy industrial pinion shafts; fit the inner ring with interference and let this bearing float axially. Single-row cylindrical rollers tolerate only about 3–4 minutes of arc misalignment, so verify shaft and housing alignment. This is the standard catalogue execution of the high-capacity design. Selected sizes in the range are also produced as /PEX pinion-shaft builds for wind-turbine gearboxes — separate order numbers with their own rating lines and internal profiling; the two must not be mixed using one another’s loads.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- offshore and marine heavy drive trains
- large mining mill pinion shafts
- multi-megawatt wind turbine main gearboxes
Known failure patterns
- inner-ring raceway spalling from overload or contamination in the line-contact hertz zone
- outer-ring raceway fatigue after extended service at loads above the catalogue L10 rating
- micro-pitting on the profiled rollers under contaminated or starved-lubricant conditions despite the black-oxide treatment
- cage pocket wear from roller skidding at insufficient radial load or during start-up before oil film build-up
- surface distress (micro-pitting) when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- cage fatigue in heavily reversing wind-turbine load cycles when relubrication intervals are exceeded
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- High-capacity NUH and NCF bearings are designed as a locating/non-locating PAIR on the same shaft; fitting two locating NUH bearings can preload the arrangement thermally.
- The /PEX pinion execution carries its own rating line and internal geometry — never substitute a standard NCF 2336 using the /PEX loads.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- The 1720/2400 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECJB execution; re-verify against the current catalogue for critical drives and keep the catalogue version with the specification.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of NCF2336-ECJB?
SKF NCF 2336 ECJB is a high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing with 180 mm bore, 380 mm OD and 126 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 1720 kN, C0 2400 kN, Pu 232 kN, reference speed 1,600 r/min and limiting speed 2,400 r/min, mass about 67500 g.
What does the NCF designation and ECJB suffix mean?
The ECJB suffix denotes the high-capacity execution with pressed-steel cages; /PEX marks the pinion-shaft special build with its own catalogue rating line. Structurally this execution has the high-capacity caged partner execution (ECJB pressed-steel cages with displaced cage bars for extra rollers), matching the NUH bearing in the same dimension envelope.
Can NCF2336-ECJB take axial load and locate the shaft?
The high-capacity NCF ECJB execution is the non-locating partner in the NUH/NCF pair and should float axially.
How does NCF2336-ECJB compare with the other executions in the same envelope?
The N/NU/NJ/NUP executions share the ISO 15 envelope and load ratings but differ in flange arrangement and axial-locating behaviour; quote the exact order number.
What limits the service life of this bearing most often?
Line-contact fatigue above the L10 rating, cage wear at light loads and high temperatures, and edge loading from misalignment beyond about 3–4 minutes of arc are the typical failure drivers.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.2 high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.