NJ304-ECP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ304-ECP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 20 x 52 x 15 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 20 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 52 mm |
| Width B | 15 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 35.5 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 26 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 3.25 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 15000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 18000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 150 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NJ 304 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 & NJ300-series range
| Bore d | 0.787 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 2.047 in |
| Width B | 0.591 in |
| ISO bore code | 04 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 16 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJ300-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJ300-series | 500 mm |
| Width range across NJ300-series | 14–95 mm |
| Bore position in NJ300-series (smallest first) | 2 of 29 |
| Bore above smallest NJ300-series size | 3 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N304-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 20×52×15 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the N execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NUP304-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 20×52×15 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NUP execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NU304 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 20×52×15 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NU execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NU304 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 20×52×15 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NU execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NU304 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 20×52×15 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 NJ304-ECP model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, SKF NJ 304 ECP denotes a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing on the ISO 15 20×52×15 mm envelope, dimension series 3 (medium-section ISO 15 envelope), with catalogue mass 150 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. The ECP suffix marks the E-design execution with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) cage, limited to 120 °C continuous. The glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) window-type cage is reflected in the published speeds and temperature limits. Speed planning for NJ304-ECP: the catalogue lists 15,000 r/min thermal reference speed and 18,000 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The mass entry 150 g covers the complete catalogue execution. 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 20 mm seat normally takes a k5 interference with an H7 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- appliance and fan armature shafts
- small pump rotor shafts
- small industrial electric-motor shafts
- light gearbox layshafts
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
- hard-particle indentation of the raceway in unfiltered oil systems
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 3 (medium-section ISO 15 envelope) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 304, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NJ 304 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 15 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 15 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- The 35.5/26 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 NJ304-ECP?
SKF NJ 304 ECP is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 20 mm bore, 52 mm OD and 15 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 35.5 kN, C0 26 kN, Pu 3.25 kN, reference speed 15,000 r/min and limiting speed 18,000 r/min, mass about 150 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 NJ304-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 NJ304-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.