NU19-630-ECMA-HB1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The NU19-630-ECMA-HB1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 630 x 850 x 100 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 850 mm d = 630 B = 100 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 630 mm, outer diameter D 850 mm, width B 100 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 630 mm
Outer diameter D 850 mm
Width B 100 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage brass
Basic dynamic load rating C 2240 kN
Basic static load rating C0 4400 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 315 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 700 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 900 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 168000 g
Manufacturer designation SKF NU 19/630 ECMA/HB1
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 & NU1900-series range

Bore d 24.803 in
Outer diameter D 33.465 in
Width B 3.937 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 110 mm
Smallest bore in NU1900-series 320 mm
Largest outer diameter in NU1900-series 850 mm
Width range across NU1900-series 56–100 mm
Bore position in NU1900-series (smallest first) 6 of 6
Bore above smallest NU1900-series size 310 mm

Cross references & equivalents

No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.

How the NU19-630-ECMA-HB1 model number is decoded

For a 630 mm shaft, SKF lists NU19-630-ECMA-HB1 as single-row caged cylindrical roller: 850 mm OD, 100 mm wide, Pu 315 kN, the catalogue lists 700 r/min thermal reference speed and 900 r/min mechanical limiting speed. 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 ECMA/HB1: the basic execution supplied with a standard pressed-steel cage. The radial section height is 110.0 mm and the catalogue mass 168000 g; at 2240 kN dynamic rating this is roughly 3.56 kN of C per millimetre of bore before application factors. Fit practice for NU19-630-ECMA-HB1: 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • brinelling from static overload or impact during handling and mounting

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 19 (ultra-slim section for large shafts) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 19/630, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 19/630 ECMA/HB1 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.
  • Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 850 mm raceway.
  • The 2240/4400 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECMA/HB1 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 NU19-630-ECMA-HB1?

SKF NU 19/630 ECMA/HB1 is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 630 mm bore, 850 mm OD and 100 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 2240 kN, C0 4400 kN, Pu 315 kN, reference speed 700 r/min and limiting speed 900 r/min, mass about 168000 g.

What does the NU designation and ECMA/HB1 suffix mean?

The plain designation (no cage suffix) identifies the basic execution supplied with a standard pressed-steel cage. 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 NU19-630-ECMA-HB1 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 NU19-630-ECMA-HB1 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.