NU10-530-MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU10-530-MA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 530 x 780 x 112 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 530 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 780 mm |
| Width B | 112 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 2290 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4050 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 305 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 190000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 10/530 MA |
| 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 & NU1000-series range
| Bore d | 20.866 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 30.709 in |
| Width B | 4.409 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 125 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU1000-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU1000-series | 1090 mm |
| Width range across NU1000-series | 12–150 mm |
| Bore position in NU1000-series (smallest first) | 41 of 45 |
| Bore above smallest NU1000-series size | 505 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NU10-530-MA model number is decoded
NU10-530-MA is the 530 mm bore entry in the NU1000 range: a 530×780×112 mm single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with a one-piece machined brass cage, rated C 2290 kN / C0 4050 kN. The NU configuration means two integral flanges on the outer ring and no flanges on the inner ring, so the inner ring together with the roller set is separable; functionally the bearing is non-locating: the inner ring assembly can float axially in both directions and the bearing cannot support axial load. The MA suffix marks the basic (non-E) execution with a machined brass cage, the standard choice for the larger and earlier-design sizes. The radial section height is 125.0 mm and the catalogue mass 190000 g; at 2290 kN dynamic rating this is roughly 4.32 kN of C per millimetre of bore before application factors. Mounting: fit the inner ring and roller assembly onto the shaft and the outer ring into the housing independently; thermal expansion is absorbed by axial float, so do not trap the inner ring between shaft shoulders. A 530 mm seat normally takes a m6 interference with an H6 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- marine propulsion line shafts
- heavy turbogenerator rotor supports
- mining hoist and winder shafts
- offshore drawworks shafts
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
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Do not use a NU bearing where axial load must be carried — the design carries radial load only
- The dimension series 10 (extra-slim OD, normal width) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 10/530, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 10/530 MA and do not substitute rib styles without checking the shaft locating scheme.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 780 mm raceway.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 780 mm raceway.
- The 2290/4050 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the MA 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 NU10-530-MA?
SKF NU 10/530 MA is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 530 mm bore, 780 mm OD and 112 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 2290 kN, C0 4050 kN, Pu 305 kN, reference speed 800 r/min and limiting speed 1,000 r/min, mass about 190000 g.
What does the NU designation and MA suffix mean?
The MA suffix marks the basic (non-E) execution with a machined brass cage, the standard choice for the larger and earlier-design sizes. Structurally this execution has two integral flanges on the outer ring and no flanges on the inner ring, so the inner ring together with the roller set is separable.
Can NU10-530-MA take axial load and locate the shaft?
No — the inner ring has no flanges, so the NU bearing is non-locating and carries radial load only; use NJ (one direction), NUP (both directions) or a paired thrust bearing for axial duty.
How does NU10-530-MA 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.