NU2206 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU2206 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 30 x 62 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Generic ISO interchange (unbranded) |
| Bore diameter d | 30 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 62 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 / C4 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +120 °C |
| Mass (geometry estimate) | 236 g |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | iso15-crb-geometry |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: ISO 15 boundary-dimensions standard · extracted 2026-09-24
Standard-interchange bearing: dimensions per ISO 15; CN clearance, P0 tolerance and a stamped-steel cage are catalogue defaults unless the supplier states otherwise, and mass is a geometry-derived estimate. Brand catalogue load ratings and limiting speeds for NU2206 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & NU2200-series range
| Bore d | 1.181 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 2.441 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | 06 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 16 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU2200-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU2200-series | 110 mm |
| Width range across NU2200-series | 18–28 mm |
| Bore position in NU2200-series (smallest first) | 2 of 8 |
| Bore above smallest NU2200-series size | 5 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NU2206 model number is decoded
In the NU2200-series (ISO 15 dimension series) the leading NU marks a single-row cylindrical roller: the outer ring has two integral shoulders and the inner ring none, so the inner-ring/roller assembly floats axially both ways and the bearing locates radially only; the last two digits of NU2206 are bore code 06 = 30 mm (code × 5 from 04 upward). The ISO 15 envelope is 62 mm outside diameter and 20 mm width — 1.181 × 2.441 × 0.787 in, with a 16.0 mm radial section height. Straight cylindrical rollers give line contact for high radial capacity at low friction, with no self-alignment; catalogue practice for a rotating inner ring is a k5 shaft seat, H7 housing and C3 clearance. NJ adds one inner shoulder (one-direction location), NUP two shoulders (full location); E denotes a reinforced roller complement — verify against the actual load direction.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- textile and packaging machinery rolls
- light conveyor drive shafts
- small gearbox layshafts and pinion shafts
- fractional electric motor armatures
- two-wheeler and appliance transmissions
Known failure patterns
- fretting corrosion on an interference inner-ring seat that creeps under a loose fit
- false brinelling indentations at the roller pitch when an idle bearing sits in machine vibration
- inner-ring shoulder damage from cold mounting force transmitted through the roller set
- thermal seizure when an interference fit plus hot running removes all residual C3 clearance
- roller and raceway smearing when a lightly loaded NU row skids at start-up or below the minimum load
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 30 mm bore the small NU2206 commonly shares a gearbox bore with a 6-series deep-groove row; do not substitute by envelope alone — the cylindrical roller carries far more radial load but no thrust, so any helical-gear axial force needs a paired angular-contact or NJ locating row.
- The NU22 wide series keeps the NU2 OD at 30 mm bore (62 mm) but widens to 20 mm, raising the rating inside the same housing bore; the extra width is not free — verify the shaft shoulder spacing, since an NU206 gap leaves the wide ring loose axially.
- The 20 mm-wide NU2206 seats against shaft and housing shoulders whose fillet must clear the ring chamfer: keep the corner radius inside the catalogue limit so the 30 mm bore and 62 mm OD faces abut square — an oversized radius lifts the ring and edge-loads the 16.0 mm section.
- For the interference inner ring of NU2206, heat to 80–100 °C with an induction heater (never a flame) and slide it dry to the 30 mm shaft shoulder; the roller assembly is fitted separately, and hammering cold through the 62 mm ring dents the raceways.
- When reusing separable NU2206 rings, keep the matched pair together and inspect both seats: a crept inner ring frets a polished groove into the 30 mm journal that a new bearing will repeat unless the shaft is repaired or reclaimed.
- Choose the ring design for the locating task: a plain NU2206 (NU) floats axially in both directions and is the classic non-locating bearing of a two-bearing shaft; NJ locates in one direction, and NUP (or NJ + HJ angle ring) locates in both — do not use an NU row where the shaft needs axial location.
- Cylindrical rollers have no self-aligning capacity: line contact across the 20 mm-wide rollers means even a few tenths of a degree of misalignment edge-loads the 62 mm raceway; where shaft deflection is unavoidable, use a spherical roller or a self-aligning ball bearing instead.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of an NU2206 cylindrical roller bearing?
An NU2206 single-row cylindrical roller bearing per ISO 15 has a 30 mm bore, 62 mm outer diameter and 20 mm width (1.181 × 2.441 × 0.787 in), a 16.0 mm radial section and roughly 236 g geometry-based estimated mass; catalogue masses vary with cage and E design.
How does the NU2206 bore code work?
The letters give the ring/shoulder design (NU = axially free, NJ = one inner shoulder, NUP = two shoulders) and the last two digits are bore code 06: 06 × 5 = 30 mm. The 62 mm OD and 20 mm width come from the ISO 15 dimension series (NU2200), which shares its boundary plan with the 6-series deep-groove envelopes.
What is the difference between NU, NJ, N and NUP designs?
NU (like the NU2206) has a shoulderless inner ring and floats axially in both directions; NJ has one integral inner-ring shoulder and locates the shaft in one direction; N has two inner shoulders and a shoulderless outer ring (mirror of NU); NUP adds a second, loose shoulder so the inner ring locates in both directions. Select by the shaft locating scheme, not by load rating — the envelopes are identical.
Can an NU2206 take axial load or misalignment?
No thrust in the NU design: any sustained axial force scores the roller ends and ring flanges, so locate the shaft with an NJ/NUP row, a paired angular-contact bearing or a deep-groove row elsewhere. Misalignment is likewise not tolerated — line contact between cylindrical rollers and raceways edges under even small angular errors; use a spherical roller bearing where shaft deflection or housing misalignment is expected.
What does the E suffix mean and which clearance should be ordered?
E (as in NU2206E) is the reinforced design: larger/optimised rollers raise the basic load rating over the basic designation in the same 30×62×20 mm envelope. For clearance, C3 is the usual default with an interference fit on a rotating inner ring because fit and thermal growth reduce residual play; use CN mainly for loose floating outer-ring mounts and C4 for hot or vibratory duty.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog iso15-crb-geometry on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.