NJ411 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ411 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 55 x 140 x 33 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 55 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 140 mm |
| Width B | 33 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 142 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 140 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 18.6 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 5600 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6300 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 2550 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NJ 411 |
| 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 & NJ400-series range
| Bore d | 2.165 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.512 in |
| Width B | 1.299 in |
| ISO bore code | 11 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 42.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJ400-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJ400-series | 280 mm |
| Width range across NJ400-series | 21–65 mm |
| Bore position in NJ400-series (smallest first) | 7 of 13 |
| Bore above smallest NJ400-series size | 30 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ411-NTN | NTN | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
| NU411 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 55×140×33 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 NJ411 model number is decoded
Ordering number SKF NJ 411 resolves to a 55×140×33 mm single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing (dimension series 4 (heavy-section ISO 15 envelope)); two integral flanges on the inner ring and no flanges on the outer ring; the inner ring retains the roller set. 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 plain designation (no cage suffix) identifies the basic execution supplied with a standard pressed-steel cage. The pressed sheet-steel window-type cage is reflected in the published speeds and temperature limits. Speed planning for NJ411: the catalogue lists 5,600 r/min thermal reference speed and 6,300 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The mass entry 2550 g covers the complete catalogue execution. Assembly note: 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. Heat steel rings inductively to max 120 °C.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- machine-tool radial spindle supports
- conveyor drive-pulley shafts
- medium industrial gearbox shafts
- electric-motor shafts in pumps and fans
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
- cage pocket wear from roller skew at light load
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
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 4 (heavy-section ISO 15 envelope) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 411, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NJ 411 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 33 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 140 mm raceway.
- The 142/140 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the basic 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 NJ411?
SKF NJ 411 is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 55 mm bore, 140 mm OD and 33 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 142 kN, C0 140 kN, Pu 18.6 kN, reference speed 5,600 r/min and limiting speed 6,300 r/min, mass about 2550 g.
What does the NJ designation and plain suffix mean?
The plain designation (no cage suffix) identifies the basic execution supplied with a standard pressed-steel cage. 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 NJ411 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 NJ411 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.