NJG2317-VH bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The NJG2317-VH is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 180 x 60 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 = 180 mm d = 85 B = 60 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 85 mm, outer diameter D 180 mm, width B 60 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 85 mm
Outer diameter D 180 mm
Width B 60 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage none
Basic dynamic load rating C 484 kN
Basic static load rating C0 620 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 76.5 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 1400 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 1800 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 7400 g
Manufacturer designation SKF NJG 2317 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 3.346 in
Outer diameter D 7.087 in
Width B 2.362 in
ISO bore code 17
Radial section height (D−d)/2 47.5 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) 11 of 25
Bore above smallest NJG2300-series size 60 mm

Cross references & equivalents

No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.

How the NJG2317-VH model number is decoded

For a 85 mm shaft, SKF lists NJG2317-VH as single-row full-complement cylindrical roller: 180 mm OD, 60 mm wide, Pu 76.5 kN, the catalogue lists 1,400 r/min thermal reference speed and 1,800 r/min mechanical limiting speed. Reading the NJG prefix: 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. This makes the execution one-direction locating: it positions the shaft axially in one direction and accommodates axial displacement in the opposite direction. 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. The radial section height is 47.5 mm and the catalogue mass 7400 g; at 484 kN dynamic rating this is roughly 5.69 kN of C per millimetre of bore before application factors. Assembly note: 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. Heat steel rings inductively to max 120 °C, and never wash a full-complement unit in a way that displaces rollers.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • large gearbox slow-speed stages
  • rolling-mill auxiliary shafts
  • heavy conveyor pulley bearings
  • wind turbine rotor-lock and yaw 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
  • 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
  • surface distress (micro-pitting) when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
  • 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 1,800 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.
  • Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 60 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 484/620 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 NJG2317-VH?

SKF NJG 2317 VH is a single-row full-complement cylindrical roller bearing with 85 mm bore, 180 mm OD and 60 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 484 kN, C0 620 kN, Pu 76.5 kN, reference speed 1,400 r/min and limiting speed 1,800 r/min, mass about 7400 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 NJG2317-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 NJG2317-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.