NUH2226-ECMH bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NUH2226-ECMH is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 130 x 230 x 64 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 130 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 230 mm |
| Width B | 64 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 630 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 780 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 88 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3200 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 11000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NUH 2226 ECMH |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.2 high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 6.2 high-capacity 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. 6.2 high-capacity 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 & NUH2200-series range
| Bore d | 5.118 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 9.055 in |
| Width B | 2.52 in |
| ISO bore code | 26 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 50 mm |
| Smallest bore in NUH2200-series | 100 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NUH2200-series | 440 mm |
| Width range across NUH2200-series | 46–120 mm |
| Bore position in NUH2200-series (smallest first) | 4 of 13 |
| Bore above smallest NUH2200-series size | 30 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NUH2226-ECMH model number is decoded
For a 130 mm shaft, SKF lists NUH2226-ECMH as high-capacity cylindrical roller: 230 mm OD, 64 mm wide, Pu 88 kN, the catalogue lists 3,200 r/min thermal reference speed and 3,400 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The NUH configuration means a high-capacity NJ-type execution whose displaced cage bars make room for additional rollers, with two integral flanges on the inner ring; functionally the bearing is the locating partner in paired cross-locating arrangements for heavily loaded shafts, locating axially in one direction. The ECMH suffix denotes the high-capacity execution with a machined brass cage; the /PEX variant is the pinion-shaft special build. The one-piece machined brass cage is reflected in the published speeds and temperature limits. Speed planning for NUH2226-ECMH: the catalogue lists 3,200 r/min thermal reference speed and 3,400 r/min mechanical limiting speed. The mass entry 11000 g covers the complete catalogue execution. Mounting: typically paired with the matching NCF ECJB non-locating bearing on the same shaft; observe the catalogue shoulder and fillet data for the large inner ring. A 130 mm seat normally takes a m6 interference with an H6 housing bore when the inner ring rotates. This is the standard catalogue execution of the high-capacity design. Selected sizes in the range are also produced as /PEX pinion-shaft builds for wind-turbine gearboxes — separate order numbers with their own rating lines and internal profiling; the two must not be mixed using one another’s loads.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- multi-megawatt wind turbine main gearboxes
- offshore and marine heavy drive trains
- large mining mill pinion shafts
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
- micro-pitting on the profiled rollers under contaminated or starved-lubricant conditions despite the black-oxide treatment
- cage pocket wear from roller skidding at insufficient radial load or during start-up before oil film build-up
- roller-end scoring from inadequate oil flow in the roller-raceway contact
- cage fatigue in heavily reversing wind-turbine load cycles when relubrication intervals are exceeded
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- High-capacity NUH and NCF bearings are designed as a locating/non-locating PAIR on the same shaft; fitting two locating NUH bearings can preload the arrangement thermally.
- The /PEX pinion execution carries its own rating line and internal geometry — never substitute a standard NUH 2226 using the /PEX loads.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 230 mm raceway.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfers; an oversized radius tilts the 64 mm-wide ring and concentrates load.
- The 630/780 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECMH 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 NUH2226-ECMH?
SKF NUH 2226 ECMH is a high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing with 130 mm bore, 230 mm OD and 64 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 630 kN, C0 780 kN, Pu 88 kN, reference speed 3,200 r/min and limiting speed 3,400 r/min, mass about 11000 g.
What does the NUH designation and ECMH suffix mean?
The ECMH suffix denotes the high-capacity execution with a machined brass cage; the /PEX variant is the pinion-shaft special build. Structurally this execution has a high-capacity NJ-type execution whose displaced cage bars make room for additional rollers, with two integral flanges on the inner ring.
Can NUH2226-ECMH take axial load and locate the shaft?
In one direction, as the locating member of a high-capacity pair; the matching NCF ECJB bearing floats. It is not a general-purpose axial bearing.
How does NUH2226-ECMH 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. 6.2 high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.