NJ214-ECP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The NJ214-ECP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 70 x 125 x 24 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 125 mm d = 70 B = 24 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 70 mm, outer diameter D 125 mm, width B 24 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 70 mm
Outer diameter D 125 mm
Width B 24 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 137 kN
Basic static load rating C0 137 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 18 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 6000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 6300 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 1200 g
Manufacturer designation SKF NJ 214 ECP
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.1 single-row cylindrical roller bearings
Last verified 2026-09-26

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.1 single-row 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. 6.1 single-row 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 & NJ200-series range

Bore d 2.756 in
Outer diameter D 4.921 in
Width B 0.945 in
ISO bore code 14
Radial section height (D−d)/2 27.5 mm
Smallest bore in NJ200-series 15 mm
Largest outer diameter in NJ200-series 500 mm
Width range across NJ200-series 11–80 mm
Bore position in NJ200-series (smallest first) 13 of 34
Bore above smallest NJ200-series size 55 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
N214-ECP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same ISO 15 envelope 70×125×24 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the N execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical.
NUP214-ECP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same ISO 15 envelope 70×125×24 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NUP execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical.
NU214 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same ISO 15 envelope 70×125×24 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NU execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical.
NU214 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same ISO 15 envelope 70×125×24 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NU execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical.
NU214 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same ISO 15 envelope 70×125×24 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NU execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical.

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 NJ214-ECP model number is decoded

In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, SKF NJ 214 ECP denotes a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing on the ISO 15 70×125×24 mm envelope, dimension series 2 (light-section ISO 15 envelope), with catalogue mass 1200 g. Reading the NJ prefix: two integral flanges on the inner ring and no flanges on the outer ring; the inner ring retains the roller set. This makes the execution able to locate the shaft axially in one direction; an HJ angle ring on the opposite side converts it into two-direction location. Reading the order-string suffix ECP: the E-design execution with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) cage, limited to 120 °C continuous. The radial section height is 27.5 mm and the catalogue mass 1200 g; at 137 kN dynamic rating this is roughly 1.96 kN of C per millimetre of bore before application factors. Mounting: orient the inner-ring flange side toward the axial load direction; if an HJ angle ring is used, verify its fit and clearance before locking the arrangement. A 70 mm seat normally takes a k5 interference with an H6 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • large pump and blower rotors
  • rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
  • paper-machine press rolls
  • cement-plant conveyor drives

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
  • polymer cage softening above 120 °C
  • cage pocket wear from roller skidding at insufficient radial load or during start-up before oil film build-up
  • roller-end scoring from inadequate oil flow in the roller-raceway contact
  • edge-loading fatigue after shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 minute alignment limit
  • edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the bearing alignment limit (≈ 3-4 minutes of arc for single-row CRB)

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Do not use a NJ bearing where two-direction axial location is required without an HJ angle ring
  • The dimension series 2 (light-section ISO 15 envelope) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 214, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NJ 214 ECP and do not substitute rib styles without checking the shaft locating scheme.
  • Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 24 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
  • Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
  • The 137/137 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECP 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 NJ214-ECP?

SKF NJ 214 ECP is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 70 mm bore, 125 mm OD and 24 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 137 kN, C0 137 kN, Pu 18 kN, reference speed 6,000 r/min and limiting speed 6,300 r/min, mass about 1200 g.

What does the NJ designation and ECP suffix mean?

The ECP suffix marks the E-design execution with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) cage, limited to 120 °C continuous. Structurally this execution has two integral flanges on the inner ring and no flanges on the outer ring; the inner ring retains the roller set.

Can NJ214-ECP take axial load and locate the shaft?

In one direction only, via the two inner-ring flanges. Add an HJ angle ring on the opposite side for two-direction location.

How does NJ214-ECP 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. 6.1 single-row cylindrical roller bearings on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.