NU10-710-ECMA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU10-710-ECMA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 710 x 1030 x 140 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 710 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 1030 mm |
| Width B | 140 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 4680 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 8500 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 570 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 560 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 750 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 415000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 10/710 ECMA |
| 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 | 27.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 40.551 in |
| Width B | 5.512 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 160 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) | 44 of 45 |
| Bore above smallest NU1000-series size | 685 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
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How the NU10-710-ECMA model number is decoded
Ordering number SKF NU 10/710 ECMA resolves to a 710×1030×140 mm single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing (dimension series 10 (extra-slim OD, normal width)); 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. Reading the NU prefix: 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. This makes the execution non-locating: the inner ring assembly can float axially in both directions and the bearing cannot support axial load. The ECMA suffix denotes the E-design execution with a one-piece machined brass cage for higher-temperature and higher-speed continuous duty. Load-per-bore for the 710 mm seat is about 6.59 kN/mm, typical of dimension series 10 (extra-slim OD, normal width); use C0 8500 kN for static checks such as crane hook blocks standing under load. Fit practice for NU10-710-ECMA: 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. Single-row cylindrical rollers tolerate only about 3–4 minutes of arc misalignment, so verify shaft and housing alignment.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- offshore drawworks shafts
- large rolling-mill drive trains
- marine propulsion line shafts
- heavy turbogenerator rotor supports
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
- surface distress (micro-pitting) when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- 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 10/710, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 10/710 ECMA 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 140 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 140 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- The 4680/8500 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECMA 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 NU10-710-ECMA?
SKF NU 10/710 ECMA is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 710 mm bore, 1030 mm OD and 140 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 4680 kN, C0 8500 kN, Pu 570 kN, reference speed 560 r/min and limiting speed 750 r/min, mass about 415000 g.
What does the NU designation and ECMA suffix mean?
The ECMA suffix denotes the E-design execution with a one-piece machined brass cage for higher-temperature and higher-speed continuous duty. 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 NU10-710-ECMA 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 NU10-710-ECMA 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.