NU1020-ML bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU1020-ML is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 150 x 24 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 100 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 150 mm |
| Width B | 24 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 85.8 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 114 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 13.7 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 5000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 7500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1450 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 1020 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 | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 0.945 in |
| ISO bore code | 20 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 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) | 16 of 45 |
| Bore above smallest NU1000-series size | 75 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NU1020-ML model number is decoded
Ordering number SKF NU 1020 ML resolves to a 100×150×24 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. 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 ML suffix marks the basic (non-E) execution with a machined brass cage, the standard choice for the larger and earlier-design sizes. The one-piece machined brass cage is reflected in the published speeds and temperature limits. With C 85.8 kN and C0 114 kN, size the bearing on the 100×150 mm ISO 15 envelope and check the 13.7 kN Pu against the equivalent-load floor; the catalogue lists 5,000 r/min thermal reference speed and 7,500 r/min mechanical limiting speed. 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 100 mm seat normally takes a k5 interference with an H6 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
- paper-machine press rolls
- cement-plant conveyor drives
- heavy gearbox and pinion 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
- 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
- hard-particle indentation of the raceway in unfiltered oil systems
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 1020, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 1020 ML 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 150 mm raceway.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 24 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- The 85.8/114 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 NU1020-ML?
SKF NU 1020 ML is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 100 mm bore, 150 mm OD and 24 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 85.8 kN, C0 114 kN, Pu 13.7 kN, reference speed 5,000 r/min and limiting speed 7,500 r/min, mass about 1450 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 NU1020-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 NU1020-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.