NK5-10-TN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NK5-10-TN is a DIN 616 radial bearing sized 5 x 10 x 10 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 5 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 10 mm |
| Width B | 10 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 2.29 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.212 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 36000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 40000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3.1 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NK 5/10 TN |
| Standard | DIN 616 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.3 machined rings with flanges, without an inner ring |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.3 machined rings with flanges, without 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. 7.3 machined rings with flanges, without 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 & NK-series range
| Bore d | 0.197 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 0.394 in |
| Width B | 0.394 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 2.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in NK-series | 5 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NK-series | 130 mm |
| Width range across NK-series | 10–40 mm |
| Bore position in NK-series (smallest first) | 1 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest NK-series size | 0 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the NK5-10-TN model number is decoded
NK 5/10 TN belongs to the machined-ring needle roller family: an outer ring turned and ground to 10 mm with two retaining flanges, a roller-and-cage set inside, and envelope 5×10×10 mm on a hardened 5 mm shaft. In SKF nomenclature NK families drop the inner ring: the numbers after the letters give the 5 mm under-roller diameter and the 10 mm width, with the 10 mm outside diameter set by the machined-ring needle roller bearings without inner ring plan. The machined ring is through-hardened and ground on OD, bore-side raceway and faces; the flanged lip design means the housing shoulder can be omitted — the ring clamps axially between housing wall and cover washer. For life calculation, the 2.29/2 kN ratings assume raceway geometry supplied by the shaft and housing in families without an inner ring — journal hardness, roundness and finish are part of the bearing, not of the application. Mounting: the flanged outer ring presses into the H7 housing bore against its flange face; the shaft (hardened to 58–64 HRC, ground) enters afterwards, and axial retention is by the housing wall plus a cover washer.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- guide rollers running on hardened tracks
- swing arms and lever pivots with oscillating duty
- cam followers built up from separate components
- crank pins and eccentrics where the hardened journal is the raceway
Known failure patterns
- needle edge loading and raceway denting when the shaft deflects beyond the compensation range
- cage pocket wear and roller skew after sustained operation with too little radial preload
- abrasive paste formation from dust ingressing past open ends without effective housing seals
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life
- smearing of rollers and journal during idle periods because the radial section holds too little lubricant
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At Fw 5 mm the rolling elements are under two millimetres long — handle the NK 5/10 TN like a watch part: one dropped assembly, one over-pressed cup or one coarse journal finish outweighs any catalogue rating difference.
- The quoted 2.29/2 kN ratings are SKF catalogue values for this exact execution (NK 5/10 TN); 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 2.29/2 kN ratings and 3.1 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 7.3 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 626); combined-type axial ratings appear in the text above because the structured record carries radial values only.
Frequently asked questions
Does the NK 5/10 TN need a hardened and ground shaft?
No. In this execution the 5 mm shaft journal is the inner raceway: it must be ground and hardened to 58–64 HRC (with matching housing bore quality on the outside). If the shaft cannot meet that, order the inner-ring sibling (NKI/NA execution) plus its ground inner ring instead.
What mounting mistakes ruin a NK 5/10 TN?
Press on the ring faces only with a fitting sleeve, keep everything square to the 5 mm seat, and never transmit force through the rolling elements. Follow the catalogue's seat tolerances — the narrow needle contact forgives neither tilt nor burrs.
Is the NK 5/10 TN sealed?
No — this execution is open and depends on the housing sealing arrangement; grease it at assembly and keep the relubrication interval short in dirty duty.
Which dimensions does the NK 5/10 TN have?
A NK 5/10 TN measures 5 mm bore/Fw × 10 mm outside diameter × 10 mm width (0.197 × 0.394 × 0.394 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: radial dynamic rating C 2.29 kN, static C0 2 kN, fatigue limit Pu 0.212 kN, limiting speed 40,000 r/min, reference speed 36,000 r/min, mass about 3.1 g.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.3 machined rings with flanges, without an inner ring on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.