RNA49-22 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The RNA49-22 is a ISO 1206 radial bearing sized 28 x 39 x 17 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 39 mm d = 28 B = 17 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 28 mm, outer diameter D 39 mm, width B 17 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 28 mm
Outer diameter D 39 mm
Width B 17 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage none
Basic dynamic load rating C 23.3 kN
Basic static load rating C0 32 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 3.9 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 14000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 15000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 50 g
Manufacturer designation RNA 49/22
Standard ISO 1206
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 & RNA-49-series range

Bore d 1.102 in
Outer diameter D 1.535 in
Width B 0.669 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 5.5 mm
Smallest bore in RNA-49-series 14 mm
Largest outer diameter in RNA-49-series 190 mm
Width range across RNA-49-series 13–50 mm
Bore position in RNA-49-series (smallest first) 6 of 28
Bore above smallest RNA-49-series size 14 mm

Cross references & equivalents

No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.

How the RNA49-22 model number is decoded

RNA 49/22 is a ribbed machined-ring needle roller bearing (no inner ring) sized 28×39×17 mm: the ground outside diameter seats in the housing, the integral flanges hold the rollers, and the 28 mm shaft journal completes the bearing. Reading the designation: RNA gives the series and the numbers the boundary plan — 28 mm Fw for the shaft seat, 17 mm width; the 39 mm OD comes from the dimension series, and the absence of an inner ring is built into the family name. Execution notes: the outer ring flanges are rolled from the ring material (no loose ribs to dislodge), the roller set is caged for low friction, and the TN option swaps in a polymer cage for quieter running. The 50 g catalogue mass and 5.5 mm radial section ((39−28)/2) frame a rating of about 0.83 kN dynamic per millimetre of bore — the needle construction's density advantage over ball bearings of the same envelope. Fit the outer ring with a press and a fitting sleeve, not by hammering the flanges — rolled flanges chip; the 39 mm ground OD takes the press fit that prevents outer-ring creep in oscillating duty.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • piston-pin style pivots in hydraulic pumps
  • guide rollers running on hardened tracks
  • swing arms and lever pivots with oscillating duty
  • cam followers built up from separate components

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
  • smearing of rollers and journal during idle periods because the radial section holds too little lubricant

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 28 mm bore, verify shaft deflection against the needle length: these rollers tolerate little edge loading, and a simply supported span between 28 mm seats can bend past the compensation range long before the load rating is exhausted.
  • 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: RNA 49/22 shares its 28×39×17 mm outline with inner-ring and sealed siblings whose ratings differ — the family letters are part of the specification, not decoration.
  • The 23.3/32 kN ratings and 50 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 7.3 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 628); combined-type axial ratings appear in the text above because the structured record carries radial values only.

Frequently asked questions

Is the RNA 49/22 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 RNA 49/22 have?

A RNA 49/22 measures 28 mm bore/Fw × 39 mm outside diameter × 17 mm width (1.102 × 1.535 × 0.669 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: radial dynamic rating C 23.3 kN, static C0 32 kN, fatigue limit Pu 3.9 kN, limiting speed 15,000 r/min, reference speed 14,000 r/min, mass about 50 g.

What does RNA 49/22 mean in SKF part numbering?

RNA names a machined-ring needle roller bearing without inner ring: the figures give Fw 28 mm and width 17 mm, OD 39 mm comes from the dimension series, and the flanged outer ring retains the caged rollers.

Does the RNA 49/22 need a hardened and ground shaft?

No. In this execution the 28 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.

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.