NUH2336-ECMH-PEX bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NUH2336-ECMH-PEX is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 180 x 380 x 126 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 180 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 380 mm |
| Width B | 126 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1960 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2400 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 232 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2200 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 68000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF NUH 2336 ECMH/PEX |
| 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 & NUH2300-series range
| Bore d | 7.087 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.961 in |
| Width B | 4.961 in |
| ISO bore code | 36 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 100 mm |
| Smallest bore in NUH2300-series | 100 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NUH2300-series | 500 mm |
| Width range across NUH2300-series | 73–155 mm |
| Bore position in NUH2300-series (smallest first) | 9 of 13 |
| Bore above smallest NUH2300-series size | 80 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCF2336-ECJB | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same ISO 15 envelope 180×380×126 mm, but catalogue C/C0 ratings differ between executions (1960/2400 vs 1720/2400 kN) and the NCF flange/ring configuration differs — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| NCF2336-ECJB-PEX | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same ISO 15 envelope 180×380×126 mm and equivalent catalogue ratings; the NCF execution differs in flange/retaining-ring configuration — boundary-dimension interchangeable, but axial-locating behaviour is not identical. |
| NUH2336-ECMH | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same ISO 15 envelope 180×380×126 mm, but catalogue C/C0 ratings differ between executions (1960/2400 vs 1720/2400 kN) and the NUH flange/ring configuration differs — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
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 NUH2336-ECMH-PEX model number is decoded
Ordering number SKF NUH 2336 ECMH/PEX resolves to a 180×380×126 mm high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing (dimension series 23 (medium-section, wide)); a high-capacity NJ-type execution whose displaced cage bars make room for additional rollers, with two integral flanges on the inner ring. 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. Reading the order-string suffix ECMH/PEX: the high-capacity execution with a machined brass cage (the /PEX variant is the pinion-shaft special build). Load-per-bore for the 180 mm seat is about 10.89 kN/mm, typical of dimension series 23 (medium-section, wide); use C0 2400 kN for static checks such as crane hook blocks standing under load. Fit practice for NUH2336-ECMH-PEX: 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. Single-row cylindrical rollers tolerate only about 3–4 minutes of arc misalignment, so verify shaft and housing alignment. The /PEX mark identifies the pinion-shaft build: it is the execution developed for the pinion position in wind-turbine and heavy industrial gearboxes, and SKF publishes its own rating line (C 1960 kN / C0 2400 kN here) because the roller complement and internal profiling differ from the standard execution. Treat NUH2336-ECMH-PEX as a separate service part: do not substitute the standard NUH 2336 bearing against the /PEX loads, and refit pinion arrangements with the same /PEX order number to preserve the calculated L10 and peak-torque margin.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- offshore and marine heavy drive trains
- large mining mill pinion shafts
- multi-megawatt wind turbine main gearboxes
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 build and the standard NUH 2336 bearing are separate service parts with different internal profiling and rating lines; replacing the /PEX part with the standard execution silently erases the peak-torque margin the gearbox was designed for.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 380 mm raceway.
- Press-fit force goes through ring faces only; driving a ring home through the rollers brinells the 380 mm raceway.
- The 1960/2400 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 (2018) values for the ECMH/PEX 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 NUH2336-ECMH-PEX?
SKF NUH 2336 ECMH/PEX is a high-capacity cylindrical roller bearing with 180 mm bore, 380 mm OD and 126 mm width per ISO 15. SKF lists C 1960 kN, C0 2400 kN, Pu 232 kN, reference speed 1,800 r/min and limiting speed 2,200 r/min, mass about 68000 g.
What does the NUH designation and ECMH/PEX 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 NUH2336-ECMH-PEX 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 NUH2336-ECMH-PEX 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.