NA4860 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NA4860 is a ISO 1206 radial bearing sized 300 x 380 x 80 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 300 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 380 mm |
| Width B | 80 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 594 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1800 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 173 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1100 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1300 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 22000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NA 4860 |
| 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 | 11.811 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.961 in |
| Width B | 3.15 in |
| ISO bore code | 60 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 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) | 15 of 19 |
| Bore above smallest NA-48-series size | 190 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NA4860 model number is decoded
In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, NA 4860 denotes a complete needle roller bearing for a 300 mm shaft — machined inner and outer rings, integral flanges on the outer ring retaining the roller set, 380 mm OD and 80 mm width. The NA 4860 code gives bore 300 mm and width 80 mm explicitly; unlike the RNA/NK families the shaft only needs a standard k5/j5 seat because the hardened inner ring is the raceway. 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 594 kN against C0 1800 kN gives a C0/C ratio of 3.03, and the 173 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
- raceway spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded or after overload events
- cage pocket wear and roller skew after sustained operation with too little radial preload
- grease starvation at the roller ends when relubrication intervals are stretched in dirty duty
- false brinelling of standby equipment under external vibration
- inner-ring bore fretting on a loose shaft seat, migrating hard particles into the rolling contact
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Above 50 mm bore, thermal growth matters: the 300 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.
- Do not interchange envelope-identical needle families blindly: NA 4860 shares its 300×380×80 mm outline with inner-ring and sealed siblings whose ratings differ — the family letters are part of the specification, not decoration.
- Reference and limiting speeds are different limits: the 1,100 r/min reference is the thermal criterion under load, The limiting value is mechanical; the reference value is thermal under load, and grease choice moves it substantially.
- The 594/1800 kN ratings and 22000 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
How should the NA 4860 be mounted?
Mount the inner ring on the 300 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.
What limits the service life of a NA 4860?
Beyond the L10 rating, the practical limits are journal/raceway hardness for the 300 mm seat, lubricant condition at the roller ends, and contamination through open ends — the 40.0 mm radial section leaves no reserve once a raceway is dented or ribboned.
What are the dimensions and ratings of the NA 4860?
A NA 4860 measures 300 mm bore/Fw × 380 mm outside diameter × 80 mm width (11.811 × 14.961 × 3.15 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: radial dynamic rating C 594 kN, static C0 1800 kN, fatigue limit Pu 173 kN, limiting speed 1,300 r/min, reference speed 1,100 r/min, mass about 22000 g.
How is the NA 4860 designation read?
The letters mark a machined-ring needle roller bearing with inner ring: 300 mm bore, 80 mm width, 380 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.