NNCF5018-CV bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NNCF5018-CV is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 90 x 140 x 67 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 | 140 mm |
| Width B | 67 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 369 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 560 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 69.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2200 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3600 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NNCF 5018 CV |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.4 double-row full complement cylindrical roller bearings |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.4 double-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. 6.4 double-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 & NNCF5000-series range
| Bore d | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.512 in |
| Width B | 2.638 in |
| ISO bore code | 18 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in NNCF5000-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NNCF5000-series | 600 mm |
| Width range across NNCF5000-series | 30–272 mm |
| Bore position in NNCF5000-series (smallest first) | 15 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest NNCF5000-series size | 70 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NNF5018-B-2LS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Sealed, grease-packed counterpart (SKF NNF 5018 B-2LS) on the same ISO 15 90×140×67 mm envelope; contact seals both sides reduce the limiting speed and catalogue ratings differ by execution. |
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 NNCF5018-CV model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, SKF NNCF 5018 CV denotes a double-row full-complement cylindrical roller bearing on the ISO 15 90×140×67 mm envelope, dimension series 50 (compact heavy section, wide), with catalogue mass 3600 g. The NNCF configuration means a non-separable double-row full complement bearing with three integral flanges on the inner ring and one retaining ring in the outer ring; the outer ring also has an annular lubrication groove with holes; functionally the bearing is one-direction locating: the retained outer ring guides the shaft axially in one direction. Suffix CV identifies the full-complement execution: the space a cage would occupy is filled with extra rollers, trading speed for maximum radial capacity and stiffness. With C 369 kN and C0 560 kN, size the bearing on the 90×140 mm ISO 15 envelope and check the 69.5 kN Pu against the equivalent-load floor; the catalogue lists 2,200 r/min thermal reference speed and 2,800 r/min mechanical limiting speed. Assembly note: the retaining ring must never be loaded axially in operation; route relubrication through the outer-ring groove and keep the unit non-separable during handling. 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
- rolling-mill and caster drives
- large crane and winch drums
- offshore crane sheaves
- heavy material-handling rope pulleys
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 between the uncaged rollers during slow skidding starts under heavy static load
- polymer cage cracking or softening after sustained running above 120 °C or with incompatible lubricant
- surface distress (micro-pitting) when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- uneven row loading from misalignment, concentrating fatigue on one row of the double complement
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- The NNCF/NNCL/NNC triplet shares the envelope and ratings but differs in outer-ring retention — one retaining ring, none, or two; selecting the wrong one changes the axial-locating scheme.
- Relubrication must reach both roller rows through the annular groove; blocked lube holes starve one row silently and show later as asymmetric raceway wear.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 140 mm raceway.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- The 369/560 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the CV 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 NNCF5018-CV?
SKF NNCF 5018 CV is a double-row full-complement cylindrical roller bearing with 90 mm bore, 140 mm OD and 67 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 369 kN, C0 560 kN, Pu 69.5 kN, reference speed 2,200 r/min and limiting speed 2,800 r/min, mass about 3600 g.
What does the NNCF designation and CV suffix mean?
Suffix CV 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 non-separable double-row full complement bearing with three integral flanges on the inner ring and one retaining ring in the outer ring; the outer ring also has an annular lubrication groove with holes.
Can NNCF5018-CV take axial load and locate the shaft?
In one direction, via the retained outer ring; the retaining ring is not a load path for continuous thrust.
How does NNCF5018-CV compare with the other executions in the same envelope?
NNCF (one outer retaining ring, one-direction guidance), NNCL (no retaining ring, floating outer ring) and NNC (retaining rings both sides, two-direction location) share the ISO envelope and ratings but are not interchangeable in a locating arrangement.
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. 6.4 double-row full complement cylindrical roller bearings on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.