NA4834 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NA4834 is a ISO 1206 radial bearing sized 170 x 215 x 45 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 170 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 215 mm |
| Width B | 45 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 179 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 520 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 56 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2200 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3950 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NA 4834 |
| Standard | ISO 1206 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.4 machined rings with flanges, with an inner ring |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.4 machined rings with flanges, with an inner ring) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.4 machined rings with flanges, with an inner ring); 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 & NA-48-series range
| Bore d | 6.693 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.465 in |
| Width B | 1.772 in |
| ISO bore code | 34 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 22.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in NA-48-series | 110 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NA-48-series | 480 mm |
| Width range across NA-48-series | 30–100 mm |
| Bore position in NA-48-series (smallest first) | 7 of 19 |
| Bore above smallest NA-48-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NA4834 model number is decoded
NA 4834 provides the full machined-ring needle roller construction: ground inner ring on a 170 mm seat, flanged outer ring at 215 mm, caged needles between them — the standard choice when a replaceable inner raceway is required. In SKF nomenclature the leading letters mark a machined-ring needle bearing with inner ring: figures state 170 mm d and 45 mm B, the 215 mm outside diameter from the dimension series 48 needle roller bearings with inner ring, and the 2RS suffix would add contact seals. Execution notes: the inner ring is ground on bore and raceway, so the shaft seat is a normal k5/j6; the flanged outer ring needs no housing shoulder, and NA 49 2RS executions add seals with a wider outer ring. Selection arithmetic: C 179 kN against C0 520 kN gives a C0/C ratio of 2.91, and the 56 kN fatigue load limit Pu sets the floor for the adjusted-life calculation at contaminated lubrication. Because the inner ring is separable, mount it first against its shoulder, then slide the outer ring and roller set over it — the order avoids forcing rollers across the shaft threads or burrs.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- gearbox shafts where the journal cannot be hardened on site
- wheel and lever pivots needing a replaceable inner ring
- conveyor roller ends and return rollers
- agricultural implement pivots and cutter heads
Known failure patterns
- needle edge loading and raceway denting when the shaft deflects beyond the compensation range
- polymer cage deformation when the local temperature exceeds the 120 °C sustained limit
- grease starvation at the roller ends when relubrication intervals are stretched in dirty duty
- brinelling of raceways from impact or pressing force transmitted through the rolling elements
- inner-ring raceway spalling after the narrow ring section runs hot with excessive interference
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Above 50 mm bore, thermal growth matters: the 170 mm inner ring or journal grows with temperature faster than the housing, and the small clearance of a needle roller contact leaves little reserve — check running clearance hot, not just at assembly.
- Contamination, not fatigue, kills most small needle bearings: with raceways this narrow, one hard particle dents a full-width line — seal the housing even when the bearing execution itself is open.
- Do not interchange envelope-identical needle families blindly: NA 4834 shares its 170×215×45 mm outline with inner-ring and sealed siblings whose ratings differ — the family letters are part of the specification, not decoration.
- The 179/520 kN ratings and 3950 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 7.4 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 646); combined-type axial ratings appear in the text above because the structured record carries radial values only.
Frequently asked questions
What mounting mistakes ruin a NA 4834?
Mount the inner ring on the 170 mm seat first (induction heat, max 120 °C, or press), then fit the flanged outer ring into the H7 housing bore. Verify free rotation and, for 2RS executions, check the wider outer ring against the housing depth.
Is the NA 4834 sealed?
No — the open execution relies on housing seals; 2RS executions of the 49 series add contact seals with a wider outer ring as a separate order number.
Which dimensions does the NA 4834 have?
A NA 4834 measures 170 mm bore/Fw × 215 mm outside diameter × 45 mm width (6.693 × 8.465 × 1.772 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: radial dynamic rating C 179 kN, static C0 520 kN, fatigue limit Pu 56 kN, limiting speed 2,400 r/min, reference speed 2,200 r/min, mass about 3950 g.
What does NA 4834 mean in SKF part numbering?
The letters mark a machined-ring needle roller bearing with inner ring: 170 mm bore, 45 mm width, 215 mm OD per the series plan. The hardened inner ring is the raceway, so an ordinary k5 shaft seat suffices.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.4 machined rings with flanges, with an inner ring on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.