NJG2308-VH bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJG2308-VH is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 40 x 90 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 | 40 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 90 mm |
| Width B | 33 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 145 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 156 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 20 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NJG 2308 VH |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.3 single-row full complement cylindrical roller bearings |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.3 single-row full complement 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. 6.3 single-row full complement 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 & NJG2300-series range
| Bore d | 1.575 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.543 in |
| Width B | 1.299 in |
| ISO bore code | 08 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJG2300-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJG2300-series | 540 mm |
| Width range across NJG2300-series | 24–165 mm |
| Bore position in NJG2300-series (smallest first) | 4 of 25 |
| Bore above smallest NJG2300-series size | 15 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
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How the NJG2308-VH model number is decoded
SKF NJG 2308 VH is a single-row full-complement cylindrical roller bearing sized 40×90×33 mm — a dimension series 23 (medium-section, wide), listed in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 ch. 6.3. The NJG configuration means a single-row full complement bearing with two integral flanges on the outer ring and one on the inner ring; the roller set is self-retaining and the outer ring can be lifted off without rollers spilling; functionally the bearing is one-direction locating: it positions the shaft axially in one direction and accommodates axial displacement in the opposite direction. Reading the order-string suffix VH: the full-complement execution — extra rollers replace the cage, trading speed for maximum radial capacity and stiffness. Speed planning for NJG2308-VH: the catalogue lists 3,000 r/min thermal reference speed and 3,600 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The mass entry 1000 g covers the complete catalogue execution. Mounting: low-speed duty only: the uncaged rollers smear when skidding, so keep minimum radial load high, accelerate gently and favour oil bath or grease with high base-oil viscosity. A 40 mm seat normally takes a k5 interference with an H7 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill table rollers
- slew and swing drives
- heavy gearbox output shafts
- crane travel-wheel bearings
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
- roller smearing (microwelding) in the full complement during skidding at light load or rapid acceleration
- 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 and roller-end scoring when the minimum radial load is not maintained at standstill
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling and mounting
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Full-complement bearings trade speed for capacity: the 3,600 r/min ceiling is far below a caged bearing of the same envelope, and running faster smears the uncaged rollers.
- Keep minimum radial load high (typically ≥0,02 C) for a full-complement unit; at light load the rollers skid and microweld within the first service interval.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 90 mm raceway.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- The 145/156 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the VH 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 NJG2308-VH?
SKF NJG 2308 VH is a single-row full-complement cylindrical roller bearing with 40 mm bore, 90 mm OD and 33 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 145 kN, C0 156 kN, Pu 20 kN, reference speed 3,000 r/min and limiting speed 3,600 r/min, mass about 1000 g.
What does the NJG designation and VH suffix mean?
Suffix VH identifies the full-complement execution: the space a cage would occupy is filled with extra rollers, trading speed for maximum radial capacity and stiffness. Structurally this execution has a single-row full complement bearing with two integral flanges on the outer ring and one on the inner ring; the roller set is self-retaining and the outer ring can be lifted off without rollers spilling.
Can NJG2308-VH take axial load and locate the shaft?
In one direction; the opposite direction accommodates displacement. It is a low-speed full-complement bearing, not a high-speed thrust solution.
How does NJG2308-VH compare with the other executions in the same envelope?
The full-complement NCF/NJG bearings replace the cage with extra rollers for higher radial capacity and stiffness at a substantially lower speed than caged bearings.
What limits the service life of this bearing most often?
On full-complement bearings the dominant risks are roller smearing from skidding below minimum load and contamination; maintain minimum radial load, keep lubricant film thick and accelerate gently.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.3 single-row full complement cylindrical roller bearings on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.