NU1015-ML bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU1015-ML is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 75 x 115 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 75 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 115 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 58.3 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 71 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 8.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 6700 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 10000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 750 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 1015 ML |
| 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 | 2.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.528 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | 15 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 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) | 11 of 45 |
| Bore above smallest NU1000-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NU1015-ML model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, SKF NU 1015 ML denotes a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing on the ISO 15 75×115×20 mm envelope, dimension series 10 (extra-slim OD, normal width), with catalogue mass 750 g. Structurally, the NU design 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. In arrangement terms it is non-locating: the inner ring assembly can float axially in both directions and the bearing cannot support axial load. Reading the order-string suffix ML: the basic (non-E) ML execution with a machined brass cage, standard for the larger and earlier-design sizes. Speed planning for NU1015-ML: the catalogue lists 6,700 r/min thermal reference speed and 10,000 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The mass entry 750 g covers the complete catalogue execution. Assembly note: 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. Heat steel rings inductively to max 120 °C.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- paper-machine press rolls
- cement-plant conveyor drives
- heavy gearbox and pinion shafts
- large pump and blower rotors
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
- polymer cage cracking or softening after sustained running above 120 °C or with incompatible lubricant
- 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
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the bearing alignment limit (≈ 3-4 minutes of arc for single-row CRB)
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 1015, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 1015 ML and do not substitute rib styles without checking the shaft locating scheme.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 20 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- The 58.3/71 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ML 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 NU1015-ML?
SKF NU 1015 ML is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 75 mm bore, 115 mm OD and 20 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 58.3 kN, C0 71 kN, Pu 8.5 kN, reference speed 6,700 r/min and limiting speed 10,000 r/min, mass about 750 g.
What does the NU designation and ML suffix mean?
The ML 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 NU1015-ML 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 NU1015-ML 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.