NU352-ECMA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU352-ECMA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 260 x 540 x 102 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 260 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 540 mm |
| Width B | 102 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1940 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2700 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 236 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1100 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 121000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NU 352 ECMA |
| 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 & NU300-series range
| Bore d | 10.236 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 21.26 in |
| Width B | 4.016 in |
| ISO bore code | 52 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 140 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU300-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU300-series | 620 mm |
| Width range across NU300-series | 14–109 mm |
| Bore position in NU300-series (smallest first) | 32 of 33 |
| Bore above smallest NU300-series size | 243 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NU352-ECMA model number is decoded
NU352-ECMA is the 260 mm bore entry in the NU300 range: a 260×540×102 mm single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with a one-piece machined brass cage, rated C 1940 kN / C0 2700 kN. 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: the E-design ECMA execution with a one-piece machined brass cage for higher-temperature, higher-speed continuous duty. With C 1940 kN and C0 2700 kN, size the bearing on the 260×540 mm ISO 15 envelope and check the 236 kN Pu against the equivalent-load floor; the catalogue lists 1,100 r/min thermal reference speed and 1,800 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 260 mm seat normally takes a m6 interference with an H6 housing bore when the inner ring rotates.
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
- 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
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
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 3 (medium-section ISO 15 envelope) envelope is shared with the N/NU/NJ/NUP executions of 352, but flange configuration and axial-locating behaviour differ — quote the full SKF NU 352 ECMA 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.
- Catalogue reference and limiting speeds are different criteria: observe the mechanical ceiling even when thermal calculations allow more.
- The 1940/2700 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECMA 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 NU352-ECMA?
SKF NU 352 ECMA is a single-row caged cylindrical roller bearing with 260 mm bore, 540 mm OD and 102 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 1940 kN, C0 2700 kN, Pu 236 kN, reference speed 1,100 r/min and limiting speed 1,800 r/min, mass about 121000 g.
What does the NU designation and ECMA suffix mean?
The ECMA 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 NU352-ECMA 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 NU352-ECMA 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.