NUKRE40 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The NUKRE40 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 18 x 40 x 58 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 = 40 mm d = 18 B = 58 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 18 mm, outer diameter D 40 mm, width B 58 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand FAG
Bore diameter d 18 mm
Outer diameter D 40 mm
Width B 58 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage none
Basic dynamic load rating C 18.8 kN
Basic static load rating C0 25.5 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 3.25 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 5500 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 258 g
Manufacturer designation NUKRE40
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version HR1 2026-09-25
Last verified 2026-09-30

Source: catalog reference (HR1 2026-09-25) · extracted 2026-09-30

Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR1 2026-09-25); FAG® is a trademark of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized FAG/Schaeffler distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at schaeffler.com.

Dimensions in inches & nukre-series range

Bore d 0.709 in
Outer diameter D 1.575 in
Width B 2.283 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 11 mm
Smallest bore in nukre-series 16 mm
Largest outer diameter in nukre-series 90 mm
Width range across nukre-series 52–100 mm
Bore position in nukre-series (smallest first) 2 of 5
Bore above smallest nukre-series size 2 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
NUKRE40 ISO 15 full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data.

Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the NUKRE40 model number is decoded

envelope 18×40×58 mm: the 40 mm outside diameter is the track-running surface — a thick-walled outer ring over a 18 mm stud — and the 58 mm overall stud-and-roller length sets the required bracket clearance the catalogue lists C 18.8 kN and C0 25.5 kN for the NUKRE double-row full-complement stud-type track roller with eccentric locking collar; the C/C0 ratio of 0.74 reflects a rolling-element pack sized for heavy static track loading, and the 11.0 mm radial section gives the outer ring its bending stiffness fatigue load limit Cur is 3.25 kN at 18 mm stud, equivalent to 1.04 kN of dynamic rating per millimetre — the limiting speed is 5,500 r/min and, as for HR1 track rollers, no thermal reference speed is published the 18 mm threaded stud clamps directly into the machine bracket; over the roller running width the dynamic rating works out to 0.32 kN per millimetre of rolling-element complement within the 58 mm overall stud length mass is 258 g, or 0.11 g per mm² of the 40×58 mm track envelope — inertia that the drive must accelerate on every index of the cam at 18 mm stud shank this size balances the 40 mm outside diameter against machineability of the adjacent parts — the most frequently specified band in the HR1 range The 18 mm stud clamps into the machine frame with its nut and washer while the 40 mm thick-walled, crowned-profile outer ring runs on the cam; overall length is 58 mm Reading the designation: the trailing E marks the eccentric locking collar — turning the collar shifts the roller centre to take up clearance or preload against the track, with labyrinth-style protection at the faces Typical applications include printing press sheet-transfer grippers, glass and ceramic line conveyors and cam drives and indexing tables, where the 40 mm track diameter and 18.8 kN dynamic rating match the duty. In printing press sheet-transfer grippers the threaded stud bolts directly to the frame, and in glass and ceramic line conveyors the 258 g mass keeps follower kinetics light. Designers also specify it for cam drives and indexing tables, relying on the 58 mm stud length and the published 25.5 kN static rating. Never hammer the stud or use the hex socket as a press point during mounting; thread or socket damage renders the 58 mm stud unusable. Use a washer under the nut and a flat square bracket face; the stud head alone cannot spread the clamp load of the heavy double-row executions.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • robotic arm linear axes
  • cam drives and indexing tables
  • conveyor transfer and diverting stations
  • automotive welding jig rollers

Known failure patterns

  • stud bending and loosening when the shank is not fully supported by the bracket
  • bracket hole fretting and ovalisation under an under-torqued mounting nut
  • outer-ring fatigue at the cam contact from overloading beyond the track-rated C0
  • flat spots on full-complement followers during short-stroke oscillation
  • seal destruction and grease loss above the limiting speed on PP/2RS executions
  • edge loading after the crowned profile bottoms out against a badly skewed cam
  • eccentric-collar slippage when the lock nut is not re-torqued after adjustment
  • lubricant starvation of the stud contact when the relubrication interval is ignored
  • stud-thread damage from hammering or from using the hex socket as a press point

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Never hammer the stud or use the hex socket as a press point during mounting; thread or socket damage renders the 58 mm stud unusable.
  • Use a washer under the nut and a flat square bracket face; the stud head alone cannot spread the clamp load of the heavy double-row executions.
  • The eccentric collar throw is small (typically around 1 mm); it removes clearance, it cannot repair a grossly misplaced bracket.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the NUKRE40?

The NUKRE40 is a NUKRE double-row full-complement stud-type track roller with eccentric locking collar with 40 mm outside diameter, 18 mm stud diameter and 58 mm overall length, envelope 18×40×58 mm. Mass is 258 g.

What does the NUKRE40 designation mean in the FAG/INA HR1 catalogue?

NUKRE40 identifies this NUKRE double-row full-complement stud-type track roller with eccentric locking collar in the Schaeffler HR1 rolling bearings catalogue. The envelope is 18×40×58 mm and the catalogue ratings are C 18.8 kN, C0 25.5 kN, Cur 3.25 kN.

What is the load capacity of the NUKRE40?

The basic dynamic load rating C is 18.8 kN and the basic static load rating C0 is 25.5 kN; the fatigue load limit Cur is 3.25 kN. For track rollers these values already cover the thick-walled outer ring bending case on an unsupported track.

What is the maximum speed of the NUKRE40?

HR1 lists a limiting speed of 5,500 r/min for track rollers and no thermal reference speed. The crowned thick-walled outer ring and (on stud types) the stud contact make the limiting speed the governing figure.

How is a stud-type roller like the NUKRE40 fitted and adjusted?

The 18 mm threaded stud passes through the bracket and is clamped with its nut and washer against a flat face; torque to the catalogue value and support the shank over its full length. The eccentric locking collar is turned to set the track preload, then the nut is re-torqued. The 40 mm outer ring then runs directly on the cam.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog HR1 2026-09-25 on 2026-09-30. Read our editorial & correction policy.