NA4836 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NA4836 is a ISO 1206 radial bearing sized 180 x 225 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 | 180 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 225 mm |
| Width B | 45 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 190 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 570 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 60 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4200 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NA 4836 |
| 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 | 7.087 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.858 in |
| Width B | 1.772 in |
| ISO bore code | 36 |
| 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) | 8 of 19 |
| Bore above smallest NA-48-series size | 70 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NA4836 model number is decoded
For a 180 mm shaft that cannot be hardened on site, NA 4836 adds a hardened, ground inner ring to the machined needle roller design: envelope 180×225×45 mm per the dimension series 48 needle roller bearings with inner ring plan. Reading the designation: the letters name the series with inner ring, the numbers the boundary plan — 180 mm bore (d), 45 mm width; the 225 mm OD follows the dimension series, and the inner ring is a separate ground component. 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 190 kN against C0 570 kN gives a C0/C ratio of 3.00, and the 60 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 180 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.
- The quoted 190/570 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (NA 4836); ratings can be revised without the order number changing, so keep the catalogue version (SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000) with the drawing.
- Oscillating pivots fail differently: rocking through a small angle concentrates wear in the same roller positions — inspect those zones, and consider rotating the assembly's clock position at service intervals.
- The 190/570 kN ratings and 4200 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 does NA 4836 mean in SKF part numbering?
The letters mark a machined-ring needle roller bearing with inner ring: 180 mm bore, 45 mm width, 225 mm OD per the series plan. The hardened inner ring is the raceway, so an ordinary k5 shaft seat suffices.
Does the NA 4836 need a hardened and ground shaft?
Yes — that is the point of this family. The NA 4836 carries its own hardened, ground inner ring on a 180 mm seat, so the shaft needs only a normal k5/j6 finish. The inner ring is separable and replaceable.
What mounting mistakes ruin a NA 4836?
Mount the inner ring on the 180 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 4836 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.
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.