NU2232-ECML bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU2232-ECML is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 160 x 290 x 80 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 160 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 290 mm |
| Width B | 80 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 930 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1200 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 129 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 23000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 2232 ECML |
| 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 | 6.299 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.417 in |
| Width B | 3.15 in |
| ISO bore code | 32 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 65 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) | 24 of 39 |
| Bore above smallest NU2200-series size | 143 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2232-ECML | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 160×290×80 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NJ 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 NU2232-ECML model number is decoded
For a 160 mm shaft, SKF lists NU2232-ECML as single-row caged cylindrical roller: 290 mm OD, 80 mm wide, Pu 129 kN, the catalogue lists 2,400 r/min thermal reference speed and 4,000 r/min mechanical limiting speed. 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 ECML suffix denotes the E-design execution with a one-piece machined brass cage for higher-temperature and higher-speed continuous duty. With C 930 kN and C0 1200 kN, size the bearing on the 160×290 mm ISO 15 envelope and check the 129 kN Pu against the equivalent-load floor; the catalogue lists 2,400 r/min thermal reference speed and 4,000 r/min mechanical limiting speed. 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
- heavy turbogenerator rotor supports
- mining hoist and winder shafts
- offshore drawworks shafts
- large rolling-mill drive trains
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
- surface distress (micro-pitting) when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- edge-loading fatigue after shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 minute alignment limit
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
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 2232, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 2232 ECML 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 80 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- The 930/1200 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECML 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 NU2232-ECML?
SKF NU 2232 ECML is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 160 mm bore, 290 mm OD and 80 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 930 kN, C0 1200 kN, Pu 129 kN, reference speed 2,400 r/min and limiting speed 4,000 r/min, mass about 23000 g.
What does the NU designation and ECML suffix mean?
The ECML suffix denotes the E-design execution with a one-piece machined brass cage for higher-temperature and higher-speed continuous duty. 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 NU2232-ECML 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 NU2232-ECML 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.