NU2317-ECP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU2317-ECP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 180 x 60 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 60 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 455 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 490 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 60 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 4000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 6850 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 2317 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 & NU2300-series range
| Bore d | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 2.362 in |
| ISO bore code | 17 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 47.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU2300-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU2300-series | 750 mm |
| Width range across NU2300-series | 21–224 mm |
| Bore position in NU2300-series (smallest first) | 14 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest NU2300-series size | 65 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2317-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 85×180×60 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NJ execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NUP2317-ECP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 85×180×60 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 NU2317-ECP model number is decoded
NU2317-ECP is the 85 mm bore entry in the NU2300 range: a 85×180×60 mm single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) window-type cage, rated C 455 kN / C0 490 kN. 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. Reading the order-string suffix ECP: the E-design execution with a glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA66) cage, limited to 120 °C continuous. The radial section height is 47.5 mm and the catalogue mass 6850 g; at 455 kN dynamic rating this is roughly 5.35 kN of C per millimetre of bore before application factors. Fit practice for NU2317-ECP: 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
- large pump and blower rotors
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
- paper-machine press rolls
- cement-plant conveyor drives
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
- cage pocket wear from roller skidding at insufficient radial load or during start-up before oil film build-up
- 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 23 (medium-section, wide) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 2317, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 2317 ECP 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 180 mm raceway.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 180 mm raceway.
- The 455/490 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 NU2317-ECP?
SKF NU 2317 ECP is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 85 mm bore, 180 mm OD and 60 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 455 kN, C0 490 kN, Pu 60 kN, reference speed 4,000 r/min and limiting speed 4,800 r/min, mass about 6850 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 NU2317-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 NU2317-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.