NJ2218-ECP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ2218-ECP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 90 x 160 x 40 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 90 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 160 mm |
| Width B | 40 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 280 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 315 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 39 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 4500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3250 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NJ 2218 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 & NJ2200-series range
| Bore d | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.299 in |
| Width B | 1.575 in |
| ISO bore code | 18 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 35 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJ2200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJ2200-series | 480 mm |
| Width range across NJ2200-series | 16–130 mm |
| Bore position in NJ2200-series (smallest first) | 16 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest NJ2200-series size | 73 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU2218-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 90×160×40 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NU execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NUP2218-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 90×160×40 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NUP 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 NJ2218-ECP model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, SKF NJ 2218 ECP denotes a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing on the ISO 15 90×160×40 mm envelope, dimension series 22 (light-section, wide), with catalogue mass 3250 g. The NJ configuration means two integral flanges on the inner ring and no flanges on the outer ring; the inner ring retains the roller set; functionally the bearing is 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. With C 280 kN and C0 315 kN, size the bearing on the 90×160 mm ISO 15 envelope and check the 39 kN Pu against the equivalent-load floor; the catalogue lists 4,500 r/min thermal reference speed and 5,000 r/min mechanical limiting speed. Fit practice for NJ2218-ECP: 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. Single-row cylindrical rollers tolerate only about 3–4 minutes of arc misalignment, so verify shaft and housing alignment.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
- paper-machine press rolls
- cement-plant conveyor drives
- heavy gearbox and pinion shafts
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
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
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 22 (light-section, wide) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 2218, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NJ 2218 ECP and do not substitute rib styles without checking the shaft locating scheme.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 160 mm raceway.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 160 mm raceway.
- The 280/315 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 NJ2218-ECP?
SKF NJ 2218 ECP is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 90 mm bore, 160 mm OD and 40 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 280 kN, C0 315 kN, Pu 39 kN, reference speed 4,500 r/min and limiting speed 5,000 r/min, mass about 3250 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 NJ2218-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 NJ2218-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.