NU2222-ECP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU2222-ECP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 110 x 200 x 53 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 110 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 200 mm |
| Width B | 53 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 440 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 520 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 61 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3600 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 6700 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 2222 ECP |
| 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 & NU2200-series range
| Bore d | 4.331 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.874 in |
| Width B | 2.087 in |
| ISO bore code | 22 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 45 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU2200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU2200-series | 1030 mm |
| Width range across NU2200-series | 16–272 mm |
| Bore position in NU2200-series (smallest first) | 19 of 39 |
| Bore above smallest NU2200-series size | 93 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2222-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 110×200×53 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NJ execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NUP2222-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 110×200×53 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NUP execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the NU2222-ECP model number is decoded
SKF NU 2222 ECP is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing sized 110×200×53 mm — a dimension series 22 (light-section, wide), listed in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 ch. 6.1. 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 ECP suffix marks the E-design execution with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) cage, limited to 120 °C continuous. Selection arithmetic: C0/C ≈ 1.18 (520 against 440 kN), and the Pu figure 61 kN is the fatigue load-limit floor for the SKF life equation; the catalogue lists 3,600 r/min thermal reference speed and 4,000 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 110 mm seat normally takes a m6 interference with an H6 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy gearbox and pinion shafts
- large pump and blower rotors
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
- paper-machine press rolls
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
- polymer cage softening above 120 °C
- 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 22 (light-section, wide) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 2222, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 2222 ECP 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 53 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 200 mm raceway.
- The 440/520 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECP 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 NU2222-ECP?
SKF NU 2222 ECP is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 110 mm bore, 200 mm OD and 53 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 440 kN, C0 520 kN, Pu 61 kN, reference speed 3,600 r/min and limiting speed 4,000 r/min, mass about 6700 g.
What does the NU designation and ECP suffix mean?
The ECP suffix marks the E-design execution with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) cage, limited to 120 °C continuous. 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 NU2222-ECP 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 NU2222-ECP 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.