Needle Bearing

For New Technology Network
CAT. No. 9013／E

NTN
Needle Roller Bearing
Handbook
NTN Needle Roller Bearing Handbook
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Index
1 Needle Roller Bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4

1. 1 Classification of needle roller bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4
1. 2 Comparison with general bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4 1
1. 3 Comparison of needle roller and cage assembly bearings and
full-complement needle roller bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯7
1. 4 Production methods for needle roller bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯10
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2 Characteristics of Various Series of Needle Roller Bearings ⋯⋯12
2. 1 Series numbers and bearing names⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯12
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3 Bearing Selection ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯26
4 Load Rating and Life⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28

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4. 1 Bearing life ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28
4. 2 Basic rated life and basic dynamic load rating ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28
4. 3 Factors affecting bearing life ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28
4. 4 Installation error and crowning ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯29
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4. 5 Radial internal clearance, surface roughness,
surface hardness and bearing life ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯30
4. 6 Tips for longer bearing life ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯30 6
4. 7 Basic static load rating ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯30
5 Fitting Needle Roller Bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯32

5. 1 Fitting machined-ring radial needle roller bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯32
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5. 2 Fitting of drawn-cup needle roller bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯33
6 Shaft and Housing Design ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯35

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6. 1 Shaft and housing accuracy ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯35
6. 2 Raceway accuracy ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯35
6. 3 Raceway materials and their hardness ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯35
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7 Tips on Bearing Use ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯36
8 Engineering Data ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯38 10

8. 1 Track loading capacity of cam followers and roller followers ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯38
8. 2 Outer ring strength ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯39
8. 3 Stud strength of cam followers ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯39 11
8. 4 Calculating tightening torque of cam follower ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯42
9 Product Introduction & Index ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯43
10 Bearing Numbers ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯68
11 Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯70
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1. Needle Roller Bearings
1. 1 Classification of needle roller bearings 1. 2 Comparison with general bearings

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Needle roller bearings are categorized into (1) Greater load-bearing capacity in a more
the following two groups: compact design
¡Needle roller and cage assembly bearings Needle roller bearings are smaller than
¡Full-complement needle roller bearings general bearings but have a greater load-
carrying capacity. This advantage allows for
more compact designs for bearings as well as
for bearing housings. Use of these bearings
lowers costs by allowing for lighter-weight
machinery and more compact structures.
Fig. 1.1 compares bearings with (30) mm
bore diameters. Needle roller bearings have 2
to 8 times the load-carrying capacity per given
mass than other bearing types.
Cr:kgf
W:kg
80
load rating Cr/W
60
Specific
40
20
0
0.8
6000
Mass W kg
Mass（W) 0.6
Load rating Cr kgf
5000 0.4
4000 0.2
Load rating（C）
3000 0
2000
1000
bore diameter mm
120
100
Outside or
80
60
40
20
K30x HK RNA NA 6006 6206 3206 6306 3306 NN NU NU NU NU NU
35x20 3026 5905 4906R 3006 206 2206 306 2306 406
Bearing series
Fig. 1.1
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Fig. 1.2 shows a comparison of bearing Needle roller and cage assembly bearings
sizes of standard dimensions and similar load- differ from general bearings in that, if the shaft 1
carrying capacity. Needle roller bearings have and bearing housing can be made to a
one-half the outside diameter and one-fifth the specific hardness, accuracy, and surface
mass of deep-groove ball bearings. roughness, the needle roller and cage
assemblies can function as independent
bearings without inner and outer rings.
Bearings used in this way are smaller and can
be used in the same space as a metal
bearing.
1.4
1.2
1.0
Mass ratio
0.8 Series 6(21)1 is assigned a

mass ratio of 1.0.
0.6
0.4
0.2
Load rating Cr kgf
4000 Load rating

3000
bore diameter
120
Outside or
100
mm
80
60
40
20
K45x HK RNA RNA 6015 6211 3207 6308 3306 NN NU NU NU NU
53x20 5025 5907 4908R 3007 207 2206 306 2304
Bearing series
Fig. 1.2
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(2) Low inertial force

1 Because needle roller and cage assemblies
have a smaller mass, these bearings are
particularly useful for applications in which a
smaller inertial force is required, such as in an
engine crankshaft. (Fig. 1.3)
(3) High rigidity PK Series KBK Series

Fig. 1.4 shows the elastic displacement (for crank pins) (for piston pins)
when the radial load is applied to various
bearings with similar basic load ratings.
1. Needle roller bearings have the following
characteristics in comparison to cylindrical
roller bearings.
¡More rollers are included.
¡R/d is greater. d
2. Needle roller bearings have greater

rigidity because the load carried per unit
area is smaller than ball bearings. Fig. 1.3
70 Bearing series
6308
60
Elastic displacement μm
6211
50
40
30 NU306
NU207
20
RNA5907
10
RNA4908R
0 200 400 600 800 1000 kgf

Radial load
Fig. 1.4
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(4) Needle roller bearings are suitable for 1. 3 Comparison of needle roller and
applications with oscillatory movement. cage assembly bearings and full- 1
If the oscillatory movement does not overlap complement needle roller bearings
the adjacent rollers, the lubricant between the
rollers and bearing ring is pushed out and Table 1.1
becomes inadequate. Accordingly, this condition Type Needle roller and Full-complement
shortens the life of the bearing. To prevent this Item cage assembly bearing needle roller bearing
condition, the bearing must be designed with an Roller skew Low incidence High incidence
oscillatory angle that, at minimum, overlaps the Friction coefficient Small Large
position of the adjacent roller. Temperature rise Low High
This design ensures good lubrication of the Permissible speed High Low
Load-carrying Less than that of full-complement
adjacent rollers, because the lubricant is forced capacity needle roller bearings Can be increased.
out of the rollers and prevents them from Needle roller and cage assembly bearings are used in a
wearing. Fig. 1.5 shows the minimum oscillatory wide range of diverse applications, but full-complement
needle roller bearings are more suitable for high-load,
angle of the inner and outer rings. This is the low-speed, and oscillating applications, as they have a
most effective means of increasing the number greater load-carrying capacity.
of rollers in one row and ensuring the minimum
oscillatory angle. The needle roller bearing is
therefore the most suitable for the purpose. (1) Roller skew
Needle roller and cage assembly bearings
feature rotational accuracy due to the ample
Permissible minimum oscillatory angle
(in the case of inner ring oscillation) strength and rigidity of the shaft and bearing
housing, which guide the case assembly. This
80˚ 70
80˚
feature ensures the correct rotation of the

70˚
˚
60˚
60˚
needle rollers. In contrast, the full-complement

50
˚
50
˚
40 ˚
˚ 40
30˚
30˚
20˚
10˚ 0˚ 10˚ 20
˚ needle roller bearing has no structure for
RNA5907
precisely guiding the needle rollers, and its
RNA4908R instability may cause the needle rollers to
NU207 skew. (Fig. 1.6)
NU306
6211
6308
Bearing series
Permissible minimum oscillatory angle
(in the case of outer ring oscillation)
80˚ 70
80˚
70˚
˚
60˚
60˚
50
˚
50
˚
40 ˚
˚ 40
30˚
20˚ ˚ 30˚
10˚ 0˚ 10˚ 20
RNA4908R
RNA5907
NU207
NU306
6211
6308 Fig. 1.6
Bearing series
Fig. 1.5
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(2) Friction coefficient (3) Temperature rise

1 Needle roller and cage assembly bearing
The approximate temperature rise of a
running bearing is usually calculated with the
following formula:
where,
μ・Fr・d・n
Tm−T0 ＝ 0.00514 ―――――――――――
Ws
Tm ：Temperature when the bearing
The slipping speed between the cage reaches equilibrium ˚C
assembly and needle rollers is only the T0 ：Ambient air temperature ˚C
circumference speed of the needle rollers. μ ：Friction coefficient
Fr ：Radial load kgf
Full-complement needle roller bearing
d ：Single bore diameter of bearing mm
n ：Revolutions per minute rpm
Ws ：Heat dissipated to the surroundings
per 1˚C temperature difference.
Watt / ˚C
(The temperature rise is less with needle
roller and cage assembly bearings, as it is
The relative slippage speed of adjacent proportional toμ.)
needle rollers is twice the circumference
speed of one needle roller; in addition, skew Fig. 1.7 shows the effect of changing speed
makes the needle roller rotate while slipping. and load on needle roller and cage assembly
Accordingly, the friction coefficient of the bearings and full-complement needle roller
full-complement needle roller bearing is about bearings having the same boundary
twice that of the needle roller and cage dimensions for bore diameter (32 mm),
assembly bearing. outside diameter (47 mm), and width (20 mm).
Table 1.2 shows the friction coefficient of At 750 kgf and 7500 rpm, as shown in the
various types of bearings. figure, the full-complement needle roller
bearing exceeds 170 ˚C and ceases to rotate,
Table 1.2 Friction coefficients of various bearings while the needle roller and cage assembly
bearing remains below 100 ˚C, thus permitting
Bearing classification Friction coefficient μ
higher speeds.
Deep-groove ball bearings 0.0010∼0.0015
Angular contact ball bearings 0.0012∼0.0018
Self-aligning ball bearings 0.0008∼0.0012
Cylindrical roller bearings 0.0010∼0.0015
Tapered roller bearings 0.0017∼0.0025
Self-aligning roller bearings 0.0020∼0.0025
Thrust ball bearings 0.0010∼0.0015
Needle roller and cage assembly bearings 0.0020∼0.0030
Full-complement needle roller bearings 0.0040∼0.0050
Thrust needle roller bearings 0.0030∼0.0040
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˚C 1
170 7 500 Speed rpm
3 000
160
4 500
6 000
150 6 000
7 500
140
130 ：With cage assembly

(NK37/20R＋1R32×37×20)
Bearing temperature
120 ：Without cage assembly;

same dimensions as above.
110 4 500
Bore diameter×
100 7 500 Outside diameter×Width:
32×47×20mm
90 6 000 Radial internal clearance
3 000 before assembly:
80 35μm
4 500
70
3 000
60
50
0 250 500 750 1000 kgf

Bearing load
Fig. 1.7
(4) High permissible speeds (5) Load capacity

According to the characteristics indicated The number of rollers in a full-complement
above, needle roller and cage assembly needle roller bearing can be increased
bearings are suitable for high-speed because there is no cage assembly; therefore,
operation. "Permissible speed" is the speed the bearing can be designed with a greater
limit that a bearing can safely withstand over a load-carrying capacity.
long period. This speed varies with the type
and dimensions of the bearing, type of cage
assembly, shaft carrying load, lubrication
method, peripheral structure around the
bearing, and cooling conditions.
The permissible speeds listed in NTN
catalogs represent the values that can be
applied when the bearing is correctly mounted
and maintained with the most appropriate
lubricant.
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1. 4 Production methods for needle roller bearings

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Needle roller bearings (drawn-cup type) are The cage shown is a welded type.
manufactured with the following processes.
Transfer press
Blanking Drawing Drawing Engraving
Outer ring
(drawn cup)
Band steel Forming Pressing pockets Cutting
Cage
Cutting Shaping of end face Deburring Heat treatment
Needle roller
Fig. 1.8 Processing method for drawn-cup needle roller bearings
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Pressing Surface treatment

the bottom Collar removal Hardening Annealing (Tumbler)
Assembly of rollers and
cage assemblies
Curling Welding Heat treatment

Hem bending
Inspection
Grinding Polishing Selection
Washing
Rustproofing
Packing
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2. Characteristics of Various Series of Needle Roller Bearings
2. 1 Series numbers and bearing names
Table 2.1 Needle roller and cage assemblies
Category Series code Bearing name Appearance Characteristics

2 GH
Cage assembly without roller
H Series, split type
locating (for crank pins)
GK Needle roller and split cage assembly K Series, split type

Machined-ring type
Needle roller and split cage RK Series, split type

GPK assembly (for crank pins) Cage assembly with M shaped structure
Cage assembly without roller High-rigidity cage assembly

H locating (for crank pins) Capable of higher speeds than the PK Series
K Needle roller and cage assembly Basic type (with high-rigidity cage assembly)
Needle roller and cage Bore diameter guide for cage

KBK assembly for piston pins assembly (high-rigidity cage assembly)
Outside diameter guide for cage

Needle roller and cage
PK assembly for crank pins
assembly (high-rigidity cage assembly)
Cage assembly with M shaped structure
Needle roller and cage assemblies
Pressed type
Steel-plate cage assembly

KMJ Needle roller and cage assembly Cage assembly with M shaped structure

PCJ Needle roller and cage assembly ↑ Cage assembly with M shaped structure
Inch series
Thick steel-plate cage assembly

GK･･S Needle roller and split cage assembly High-rigidity cage assembly
GKV･･S Needle roller and split cage assembly Thick steel-plate cage assembly

K･･S Needle roller and cage assembly High-rigidity cage assembly
KJ･･S Needle roller and cage assembly Steel-plate cage assembly

Welded type

KMJ･･S Needle roller and cage assembly Cage assembly with M shaped structure

KV･･S Needle roller and cage assembly High-rigidity cage assembly
Cage and assembly with V-shaped structure
Needle roller and single-split

SK･･S cage assembly
K-S Series, single-split type

SKJ･･S cage assembly
KJ-S Series, single-split type

SKV･･S cage assembly
KV-S Series, single-split type
Plastic
Molded cage assembly of polyamide plastic

type
K･･T2 Needle roller and cage assembly Max. permissible temperature: 120˚C
Max. continuous operating temperature: 100˚C
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Table 2.2 Machined-ring needle roller bearings
MR＋MI Machined-ring needle roller bearings

Inch series
Assembly of MR Series and M
2
Series inner rings
Machined-ring needle roller bearing Assembly of RNA48 Series and IR

NA 48 (Dimension series 48)
↑ Series inner rings

NA 49 ↑ Series inner rings.
(Dimension series 49) Sealed series (L, LL) also available
Adjustable-clearance needle roller Assembly of RNA49-S Series and

With inner ring
NA49･･S bearing (Dimension series 49) IR Series inner rings

NA 59 (Dimension series 59) Series inner rings

NA 69 ↑ Series inner rings
(Dimension series 69)
Machined-ring needle roller bearings Assembly of RNAO Series and IR

NAO Separable type Series inner rings
Machined-ring needle roller bearings
Assembly of NK Series and IR

NK＋IR Machined-ring needle roller bearings
Series inner rings
NKI Machined-ring needle roller bearings With inner ring, special
Inch series
MR Machined-ring needle roller bearings High-rigidity outer ring
High accuracy, Single-row structure
High-rigidity outer ring

NK Machined-ring needle roller bearings ↑ High accuracy, Single-row structure
NKS Machined-ring needle roller bearings ↑ For heavy loads

Without inner ring
Machined-ring needle roller bearing High-rigidity outer ring

RNA 48
↑ High accuracy, Single-row structure

RNA 49 (Dimension series 49)
↑ High accuracy, Single-row structure
Sealed series (L, LL) also available
Adjustable-clearance needle roller Radial clearance is adjustable

RNA49･･S bearing (Dimension series 49) Single-row structure

RNA 59 (Dimension series 59) High accuracy, Single-row structure
High-rigidity outer ring, High accuracy

Machined-ring needle roller bearing ↑
RNA 69 (Dimension series 69)
Single row (Fw≦35),
Double row (Fw≧40)
Machined-ring needle roller bearings High-rigidity outer ring, High accuracy

RNAO Separable type
Single-row and double-row series
(with ZW) are available
Other Machined-ring needle roller bearings

NKZ Special specifications
items (with different shape)
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Table 2.3 Drawn-cup needle roller bearings-1

Inch series
DCH Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly, For heavy loading
DCL Drawn-cup needle roller bearing ↑ Inch series, With cage assembly
Double-row type (with ZW) bearings with

cage assembly are available
2 HK Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Small-diameter plastic bearings (with T2)
are available
L Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly

HK･･
LL Sealing type Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
HKS Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly, Special

Open-end type
HMK Drawn-cup needle roller bearing ↑ With cage assembly, For heavy loading
L Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly

HMK･･ Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
LL Sealing type
HMV Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Full-complement needle roller type

Drawn-cup needle rollers
HR Drawn-cup cylindrical roller bearing With cage assembly, For heavy loading
Full-complement needle roller

HV Drawn-cup needle roller bearing (with C end face rollers)
↑ Full-complement needle roller type

HVS Drawn-cup needle roller bearing as Special
well Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)

VS Drawn-cup needle roller bearing (with C end face rollers)

VSH Drawn-cup needle roller bearing ↑ (with C end face rollers)
For heavy loading
Double-row type (with ZW) bearings with
cage assembly are available
BK Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Small-diameter plastic bearings (with T2)
are available
Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly

BK･･L Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Sealing type
Closed-end type
BKS Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly
BMK Drawn-cup needle roller bearing ↑ With cage assembly
BV Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Full-complement needle roller type
BVS Drawn-cup needle roller bearing

↑ Full-complement needle roller type
as Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
well
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Table 2.3 Drawn-cup needle roller bearings-2

Drawn-cup needle rollers
Inch series
DBH Drawn-cup needle roller bearing With cage assembly, For heavy loading
Closed-end type
DBL Drawn-cup needle roller bearing ↑ Inch series, With cage assembly
Inch series
VB Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Full-complement needle roller
(with C end face rollers) 2
Inch series, For heavy loading
VBH Drawn-cup needle roller bearing ↑ Full-complement needle roller
(with C end face rollers)
Table 2.4 Compound bearings

(Needle roller bearing with thrust ball bearing/Needle roller bearing with thrust
cylindrical roller bearing)
(Needle roller bearing with angular contact ball bearing / Needle roller bearing
with three-point contact ball bearing)
Loading with radial load and
Needle roller bearing with double-direction
ARN thrust cylindrical roller bearing
double-direction axial load
For high axial loading
Loading with radial load and
Needle roller bearing with double-direction
AXN thrust needle roller bearing
double-direction axial load
For high axial loading
Needle roller bearing with angular contact

NKIA 59 ball bearing (Dimension series 59)
Loading with single-direction axial load
Needle roller bearing with three-point

NKIB 59 contact ball bearing (Dimension series 59)
Loading with double-direction axial load
Compound bearings
NKIT Compound bearings With inner ring, Special
NKT Compound bearings Without inner ring, Special
Needle roller bearing with thrust Open type

NKX ball bearing Loading with single-direction axial load
Needle roller bearing with thrust

NKX･･Z ball bearing
With cover
Needle roller bearing with thrust Open type

NKXR cylindrical roller bearing Loading with single-direction axial load
Needle roller bearing with thrust

NKXR･･Z cylindrical roller bearing With cover
Needle roller bearing with

NX full-complement thrust roller bearing Special product
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Table 2.5 Thrust roller bearings-1
Category Series code Thrust needle roller bearings Bearing name Appearance Characteristics
AK Needle roller and thrust cage assembly Flat cage, Special
Stainless steel pressed cage

AKJ Needle roller and thrust cage assembly Series W/Box type, special type
Assembly (Bearing + thrust washer)

2 ARXJ Integrated thrust needle roller bearing Available as separable and
non-separable types
AXK 11 Needle roller and thrust cage assembly Stainless steel pressed cage
Inch series
NTC Needle roller and thrust cage assembly ↑ Stainless steel pressed cage
Thrust washers
Thrust washers
AS 11 (Dimension series 11)

Made from steel plate
NWA Thrust washers ↑ Inch series, Made from steel plate

Thrust roller bearings
NWB Thrust washers ↑ ↑
Thrust cylindrical roller bearings Assembly of K811 Series and

811 (Dimension series 11) WS / GS Series bearing washers

812 ↑
(Dimension series 12) WS / GS Series bearing washers

874
Thrust cylindrical roller bearings
(Dimension series 74) WS / GS Series bearing washers

893 (Dimension series 93) WS / GS Series bearing washers
Cylindrical roller and thrust

CTC cage assembly
Inch series
Inch series CTC Series and CWS

CTCA Thrust cylindrical roller bearings Series in inch series / Assembly of CGS
Series bearing washers
Cage assemblies of aluminum alloy,
Cylindrical roller and thrust cage assembly
K811 steel plate (J, JW--), brass (L1), and
(Dimension series 11) plastics (T2) are also available

K812 ↑ ↑
Cylindrical roller and thrust cage assembly Cage assemblies of aluminum alloy for
K874 heavy loading

K893 ↑
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Table 2.5 Thrust roller bearings-2
CGS Thrust bearing washer (outer ring) Inch series
CWS Thrust bearing washer (inner ring) ↑ Inch series
Thrust bearing washer (outer ring)

GS 811 (Dimension series 11)
Machined-ring type 2
GS 812 ↑ Machined-ring type

GS 874 ↑ Machined-ring type
Thrust cylindrical roller bearings

GS 893 (Dimension series 93)
↑ Machined-ring type
NWC Thrust bearing washer Machined-ring type
NWD Thrust bearing washer ↑ Machined-ring type
NWE Thrust bearing washer ↑ Machined-ring type

Thrust roller bearings
NWF Thrust bearing washer ↑ Machined-ring type
Thrust bearing washer (inner ring)

WS 811 ↑ Machined-ring type



XS Thrust bearing washer ↑ Machined-ring type, Special
Assembly of K811 Series + Central ring

ARA821 Double-direction thrust cylindrical (single-bore diameter side is stationary)
roller bearing (Dimension series 21) of WS and GS Series bearing washers
Assembly of K811 Series + Central ring
Double-direction thrust cylindrical
ARB821 roller bearing (Dimension series 21) (single outside diameter side is stationary)
of WS and GS Series bearing washers
Other items
Special product (needle roller or

ARX Thrust roller bearings cylindrical roller) Assembly of bearing,
inner ring, outer ring and spacer
Assembly of AXK811,WS, and GS Series
Double-direction thrust needle
AXA 21 bearing washers and ZS Series central ring
roller bearing (Dimension series 21) (Single-bore diameter side is stationary.)
Assembly of AXK811,WS, and GS Series
Double-direction thrust needle
AXB 21 roller bearing (Dimension series 21)
bearing washers and ZS Series central ring
(Single outside diameter side is stationary.)
ZS Thrust bearing washer (central ring) Machined-ring type
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Table 2.6 Roller followers

Roller followers (Sealed type) With inner ring/cage assembly

NA22･･LL (Dimension series 22) Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Roller followers (Sealed type)

NAB2 (Dimension series 2)
With inner ring/cage assembly (Open type)
2 With inner ring/cage assembly

NABR Roller followers
(Equivalent to IKO, NAST)
Inch series full-complement rollers/non-separable

(Equivalent to McGill, CYR) Outside surface
NACV･･X Roller followers of outer ring is cylindrical
Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Inch series full-complement
rollers/non-separable
NACV･･XLL Roller followers (Sealed type) Outside surface of outer ring is cylindrical
NATR Roller followers With cage and assemblies/non-separable

Roller followers
With cage and assemblies/non-separable

NATR･･LL Roller followers (Sealed type) Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Full-complement rollers/non-separable
NATV Roller followers Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Full-complement rollers/non-separable
NATV･･LL Roller followers (Sealed type)
With double-row cylindrical rollers

NUTR2 Roller followers (Full-complement rollers) /
(Dimension series 2) non-separable shield plate
NUTR3 Roller followers (Full-complement rollers) /
↑ non-separable shield plate
Roller follower with outer ring and (Full-complement rollers) /
NUTW2 center rib non-separable shield plate
(Dimension series 2) Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Roller followers (Sealed type) Without inner ring, with cage and assembly
RNA22･･LL Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
Roller followers Without inner ring (open type),

RNAB2
(Dimension series 2) with cage and assembly
Remarks: 1. The external surface of the outer ring is spherical as standard. If a cylindrical outside surface is
required, add "X" to the bearing series code.
(Allowance of outside diameter D; Manufactured to JIS Class 0.)
Example: NA2203XLL･･････
2. The outer surface of the outer ring of the NACV--X(LL) type is cylindrical as standard.
If a spherical outside surface is required, delete the "X" from the bearing series code.
Example: NACV12･･････
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Table 2.7 Cam follower

CR Cam follower Inch series, With cage assembly
Inch series full-complement rollers

CRV･･X Cam follower Outside surface of outer ring is cylindrical
2
CRV･･XLL Cam follower (Sealed type) ↑
With cage assembly

KR Cam follower Small-diameter plastic type (with T2)
is available
Cam follower ↑

KR･･H
(with hexagonal hole) Shaft end (at head side) with hexagonal hole
With cage assembly

KR･･LL Cam follower (Sealed type) Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
KRT Cam follower (with tap hole) With cage assembly

Cam follower
Cam follower With cage assembly

KRU (Eccentric-shaft type) Eccentricity: 0.25 to 1.0 mm
Full-complement needle roller type

KRV Cam follower
KRV･･LL Cam follower (Sealed type) ↑
KRVT Cam follower (with tap hole) ↑
KRVU
Cam follower ↑
(Eccentric-shaft type) Eccentricity: 0.25 to 1.0 mm
KRX Cam follower Special
Double-row cylindrical rollers

NUKR Cam follower (Full-complement rollers)
NUKRT Cam follower (with tap hole) ↑
NUKRU Cam follower ↑

(Eccentric-shaft type) Eccentricity: 0.4 to 2.5 mm
Remarks: 1. The external surface of the outer ring is spherical as standard. If a cylindrical outside surface is
required, add "X" to the bearing series code.
(Allowance of outside diameter D; Manufactured to JIS Class 0.)
Example: KR22XLL･･････
2. If a spherical outside surface is required for the CRV-X (LL) type, which has a cylindrical outside
surface of the outer ring as standard, delete the "X" from the bearing series code.
Example: CRV96･･････ 19
3. If a hexagonal hole is required at the shaft end, add "H" to the bearing series code.
Example: KRV12H･･････
Table 2.8 Bearings for linear motion

Linear ball bearings High-rigidity, high-accuracy outer ring
KD Stroke type (open type) Limited reciprocating motion
Linear ball bearings ↑

KD･･LL Stroke type (sealed type) Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
2 KDX Linear ball bearings Special

Linear ball bearings
Outer ring of steel plate; lightweight and

KH Drawn-cup type
compact design
Ball rows rotate, with unlimited linear motion
Linear ball bearings High-rigidity, high-accuracy outer ring

KLM Machined-ring type Ball rows rotate, with unlimited linear motion
Bearings for linear motion
KLM･･LL Linear ball bearings ↑

Machined-ring type (Sealed type) Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
KLM･･S Machined-ring type Radial clearance is adjustable
(Adjustable-clearance type)
A fan-shaped part of the bearing is removed
KLM･･P Linear ball bearings
b
f
d
(in the axial direction)
KLM-S KLM-P Obstacles such as the shaft support can
Machined-ring type (open type) pass through the bearing
Cage and assembly of pressed steel

BF Linear flat rollers Unit length: 1000 mm
Linear flat rollers
Molded cage assemblies of

FF Linear flat rollers polyamide plastic
↑
FF･･ZW Linear flat rollers Cage assemblies can be mounted on the
(Double-row type) bent-V-shaped surface
RF Linear flat rollers ↑

Unit length: 705 mm
Linear roller
The row of cylindrical rollers rotates in

bearings
unlimited linear motion.

RLM Linear roller bearings To mount the bearing, secure the
bearing by using the threaded holes
provided on the reference surface.
Remarks: The standard lengths of BF and RF Series linear flat rollers are specified.
If a special length is required, add the length after the bearing series code.
Example: If the total length L1 of BF3020 must be 500 mm, indicate it as BF3020/500.
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Table 2.9 Other items, Components-1

Machined-ring type provides high rigidity and
IR Inner ring high accuracy
(Outside surface is used as raceway surface)
IRJ Inner ring (Drawn-cup type) Pressed steel plate
IRZ Inner ring Special specifications (Flange, etc) 2

Bearing rings
MI Inner ring Inch series
Machined-ring type provides high rigidity and

OR Outer ring high accuracy
(Bore surface is used as raceway surface)
ORJ Outer ring (Drawn-cup type) Pressed steel plate
ORZ Outer ring Special specifications (Key groove, etc)

Other items, Components
A Needle roller (A-end face roller) End face is round
C Needle roller (C-end face roller) End face is pointed
F Needle roller (F-end face roller) End face is flat (the most common roller)
Needle rollers
M Needle roller (M-end face roller) End face is stepped
R Needle roller (R-end face roller) End face is spherical
T Needle roller (T-end face roller) End section is conical, End face is flat
TR Needle roller (TR-end face roller) End section is conical, End face is round
KP Shaft for bearings for linear motion For linear ball bearings
Shafts and various pins with diameters

NP Pin
Shafts
not exceeding 12 mm
VP Precision shaft For use with audio components
Shafts and various pins with diameters

ZP Pin exceeding 12 mm
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Mounted on locating snap ring groove
BR Snap rings (for housing) in housing
Snap rings
BRX Snap rings (for housing) ↑ Special
Mounted on locating snap ring groove

2 WR Snap rings (for shaft) in shaft
WRX Snap rings (for shaft) ↑ Special
1-sheet lip
G Seals Standard rubber material is nitrile rubber
(NBR)
GD Seals 2-sheet lip

Seals
GSC Seals Inch series

GX Seals Special
Pressed steel plate, torque transmission

HF One-way clutches (Drawn-cup type) in one direction
Prelubricated with standard grease (L313)
HFU One-way clutch unit Unit with built-in HF Series
One-way clutches Bearings are mounted in both sides of clutch

HFL (Drawn-cup type, with radial bearing) This bearing can withstand a constant radial load
HFLU One-way clutch unit Unit with built-in HFL Series

One-way clutches
HFZ One-way clutches Inch series
HFZU One-way clutch unit Unit with built-in HFZ Series
Unit with plastic gears and pulleys

NCU One-way clutch unit mounted on the circumference of the clutch
One-way clutches BEARFITE oil-retaining bearings are

NHF (Machined-ring type) mounted on both sides. This bearing can
withstand a constant radial load
NHFU One-way clutch unit Unit with built-in NHF Series
Assembly of multiple sprags

Sprag one-way clutch
NHS (Machined-ring type)
(Torque is transmitted by the inclination
of sprags)
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For draw frames
Bottom roller bearings for textile machinery
FR Bottom roller bearing Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)

Assembled drawn-cup needle roller bearing
For spinning frames and roving frames
FRIS Bottom roller bearing (A-series) Applicable to international standards
Prelubricated with standard grease (L113)
↑
FRIS･･SA Bottom roller bearing (A-series) Bearing with saddle for securing bearings,
separable type 2
↑
FRIS･･SB Bottom roller bearing (A-series) ↑ Bearing with saddle for securing bearings,
non-separable type
For spinning frames and roving frames,

FRIS･･SB Bottom roller bearing (B-series) JIS-compatible
↑
FRIS･･NP Bottom roller bearing (B-series) Bearing with grease nipple and knock pin
Tension pulleys for textile machinery
JF･･S Holder Special holder for JPU･･S Series

Ball bearing unit for JPU･･S Series

JPB Shaft bearing Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
For spinning, roving and false twisting frames

JPU･･S Tension Pulley Prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
JPU ･･S Tension Pulley (with holder) ↑

Mounts on machine roller carrier with
＋JF･･S holder bolts
Pressed steel plate
JPP Pulley (unit) Press-fit mounting to the outside surface
of outer ring for JPU･･S Series
machinery
For textile
HKW Bearing for spindles (Drawn-cup) For spinning machines
Bearing for textile machinery meets the

TEXZ Bearing for textile machinery series standard
CJ Machined-ring bearing assembly Assembly of bearing (CK) and shaft (CL)
Machined outer ring

CK Machined-ring bearing With cage assemblies or
full-complement rollers
Cross joints
Used as a set with CK or HCK

CL Cross shaft (spider or cross pin) Series bearings
GU Seal for drawn cup Used as a set with HCK Series bearings
Full-complement rollers, outer ring of

Drawn cup (Closed-end drawn-cup
HCK needle roller bearing)
steel plate
Prelubricated with standard grease (2S)
HCK..+CL Drawn-cup assembly For motor vehicles

(Steering and propeller shaft mechanisms)
+GU
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Full-complement roller-type for motor
RAB
Rocker arm bearings
Rocker arm bearings vehicle engine valve mechanisms
RJ Shafts for rocker arm bearings Shaft for assembly
2 RO Outer ring for rocker arm bearing Outer ring for assembly
RS Side washer for rocker arm bearing Side washer for assembly
Bearing for CRZ Series assembly (outside)

Cross roller bearings
CRG Guide roller Prelubricated with standard grease (8A)
CRP Stud Shaft for Series CRZ assembly
Bearing for Series CRZ assembly (inside)

CRS Side roller unit Prelubricated with standard grease (8A)
For truck lifts

CRZ Cross roller Assembly, prelubricated with
standard grease (8A)
BU Bushing Special specifications (mainly for spacers)
Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Special product using drawn-cup

HKZ needle roller bearings
of different shape
With inner and outer bearing rings of
HSF Bearing for steering steel plate and steel balls
Prelubricated with standard grease (2S)
Full-complement roller, for heavy loading,
Drawn-cup double-row cylindrical
HSL roller bearing
outer ring of steel plate, machined inner ring,
Other items
prelubricated with standard grease (3A)
For cam followers

NIP Grease nipple (Press fitting, mounted with screws)
Grease nipples provided on

SEN Plug unlubricated side
Components not meeting standards of

TKBN Components needle bearing series
Self-aligning needle roller and With inner ring. Self-aligning

PNA model available
cage assembly bearing
Self-aligning needle roller and Without inner ring. Self-aligning

RPNA model available
cage assembly bearing
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Tips & Hints
●Thrust roller bearings

Two categories of thrust roller bearings
exist: assembled needle roller bearings
and assembled cylindrical roller bearings. 2
They are assembled with bearing
washers before use. The cylindrical roller
bearing group comprises of a cylindrical
811 Series K811 Series WS811 Series GS811 Series
roller and thrust cage assembly (K811, Cylindrical roller (inner ring) (outer ring)
K812 and K893 Series), inner ring (WS and thrust cage
assemblies Bearing washer
Series), and outer ring (GS Series);
The shaft aligns with the single bore diameter for WS
bearings that combine these components Series bearing rings and the housing aligns with the
are available (811, 812 and 893 Series). outside surface for GS Series bearing rings; therefore,
they feature high rigidity and accurate running.
Customers can either purchase an
assembled bearing or purchase the Fig. 1 Assembly example
components separately and
assemble them as required. Bearing Assembly Assembly of Bearing ring Bearing ring
thrust cage
assembly drawing assemblies (inner ring) (outer ring)
AXK11 AS811 AS811
AXK11 WS811 GS811
811 K811 WS811 GS811
812 K812 WS812 GS812
874 K874 WS874 GS874
893 K893 WS893 GS893
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●Machined-ring needle roller bearings
Machined-ring needle roller bearings are

available in two categories: RNA Series
without an inner ring and NA Series with
an inner ring. All components are common
except the inner ring, as follows.
Example:
RNA4905R＋IR25×30×17…/NA4905R
NA Series RNA Series Inner ring (IR)
Accordingly, it is possible to purchase the
RNA and IR separately and assemble them
as needed. Note that the separable RNAO
Fig. 2 Assembly example
Series without an inner ring and NAO
Series with an inner ring have common
model numbers, except for the inner ring.
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3. Bearing Selection
Table 3.1 shows the types and of different bearings and their correct
characteristics of needle roller bearings. applications. No bearing, no matter how well
Needle roller bearings are available in a made, will achieve its full potential if not
wide range of varying dimensions. Selecting a carefully selected and correctly used. When
particular bearing requires a thorough selecting bearings, consider the following
knowledge of the structure and characteristics points.
3 Table 3.1 Classifications and characteristics of bearings

Needle Needle Separable Adjustable Drawn Needle Needle roller Needle
roller and roller needle -clearance -cup roller bearing roller
Category
cage and cage roller needle needle bearing with thrust bearing
assemblies assembly and cage roller roller with cylindrical with angular
bearing assembly bearing bearing thrust ball roller bearing contact ball
bearing bearing bearing
Illustration
Series K NK・・＋IR NAO RNA49・・S HK・・（＋IR） NKX NKXR NKIA59

K・・ZW NK・・R NAO・・ZW NA49・・S BK・・（＋IR） NKX・・＋IR NKXR・・＋IR
KMJ NA48 RNAO HMK・・（＋IR） NKX・・Z NKXR・・Z
PK NA49R RNAO・・ZW DCL・・
（＋MI） NKX・・Z＋IR NKXR・・Z＋IR
KBK NA59
NA69
Items MR・・＋MI
Radial
Load
Axial
(High speed)
Speed
Suitable for high-speed use ⃝

Adequate for high-speed use △ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ △ △ △ ⃝
Unsuitable for high-speed use ×
Accuracy
(High accuracy)
Suitable for high-speed use ⃝
Adequate for high-speed use △
⃝ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ × △ △ △
Unsuitable for high-speed use ×
Mounting
practice
Simple ⃝
Fairly simple △ △ ⃝ ⃝ △ △ △ △ △
Difficult ×
Trans- All Construction Construction General Construction machinery, Construction

mission machinery machinery, machinery, production Gear change machinery, machinery,
Main application engine Printing etc. machinery General machinery, etc. etc.
machinery,
etc.
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(1) The magnitude size, direction, and type of (5) Required accuracy
the load that will be applied to the bearing (6) Friction and noise levels
(2) The speed and type (rotating inner ring, (7) Lubrication and sealing devices
rotating outer ring) of rotation, and (8) Bearing mounting and removal
application to vertical or horizontal shafts (9) Materials and finish accuracy of the shaft
(3) Required bearing life and maximum and housing
permissible load (10) Space available for bearing installation
(4) Ambient temperature conditions around
the bearing 3
Needle Needle roller Thrust Roller Roller Cam Linear Machined Drawn Machined- Linear
roller bearing with roller follower follower follower flat roller -ring linear -cup ring linear roller
bearing with double- bearing (Separable) (Non- ball bearing linear ball ball bearing bearing
three-point direction separable) (KD Series) bearing (KLM Series)
contact ball thrust roller
bearing bearing
NKIB59 AXN 811 NA22・・LL NATR KR・・（LL） FF KD KH KLM RLM

ARN 812 RNA22・・LL NATV KRV・・
（LL） FF・・ZW KD・・LL KLM・・S
893 NUTR NUKR BF KLM・・P
AXK11 CR RF KLM・・
（LL）
AS
WS
GS
⃝ ⃝ △ △ △ △ △ ⃝ △ △ △
△ ⃝ △ △ △ △ ⃝ △ △ ⃝ ⃝
△ △ △ ⃝ ⃝ ⃝ △ △ △ △ ⃝
Construction Pump, General General machinery General Printing General production machinery,
machinery, Construction machinery Guide rollers production machinery, Construction machinery,
etc. machinery, machinery, etc. Robots, etc.
General Construction
machinery,
machinery etc.
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4. Load Rating and Life
4. 1 Bearing life where,

p=10/3 ⋯⋯⋯For roller bearings
Even in bearings operating under normal p=3 ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯For ball bearings
conditions, the surfaces of the raceway and L10: Basic rated life of 106 revolutions
rolling elements are constantly subjected to C : Basic dynamic rated load N {kgf}
repeated compressive stresses that cause Radial bearings: Cr
flaking of these surfaces. This flaking is due to Thrust bearings: Ca
material fatigue and eventually causes P : Bearing load N {kgf}
bearing failure. The effective life of a bearing Radial bearings: Pr
is normally defined as the total number of Thrust bearings: Pa
revolutions a bearing can undergo before
flaking occurs on either the raceway surface The basic rated life can also be expressed in
4 or the rolling element surfaces. terms of hours of revolution, and is calculated
as shown in formula (4.2).
106 C p
4. 2 Basic rated life and basic dynamic L10h＝ ―
――（―――） ……………… (4.2)
60n P
load rating
where,
If a group of seemingly identical bearings is L10h : Basic rated life h
subjected to identical load and operating n : Rotational speed, rpm
conditions, they will exhibit a wide diversity in
their durability. This can be attributed to the
difference in the fatigue of the bearing 4. 3 Factors affecting bearing life
material itself. This disparity is statistically
monitored, and the basic rated life is Apart from bearing load and revolution
expressed as "the total number of revolutions speed, the factors affecting bearing life
that 90% ('90% reliability') of the bearings in include lubricating conditions, internal
an identical group of bearings subjected to clearance, roughness of raceway surface,
identical operating conditions will attain or hardness, heat treatment (structure), and
surpass before flaking due to material fatigue installation errors (misalignment). Consider all
occurs." For bearings operating at constant these factors when using bearings. For
fixed speeds, it is expressed as the total details, refer to the relevant catalog.
number of hours of operation.
The basic dynamic load rating is an Table 4.1 Outline of bearing operating conditions
expression of the load capacity of a rolling Refer to catalog values
bearing and can be described as the constant Permissible Note: When lubricating,
revolutions Fw ･n≦40×104 rpm
load under which a bearing can sustain a (N) Fw: Roller set bore diameter
basic rated life of one million revolutions. For
Roughness of
radial bearings it refers to pure radial loads; raceway surface Within 0.4a (Rmax 1.6μm)
for thrust bearings it refers to pure axial loads. HRC58-64
Hardness of Note: Refer to Section 6.3 for
The relationship between the basic rated raceway surface materials and heat treatment
life, basic dynamic load rating and bearing hardness.
load is given in formula (4.1). Installation error Less than 1/2 000
C p Radial internal clearance Normal (C2, C3, C4)
（）
L10＝ ―
―― ……………………… (4.1)
P
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4. 4 Installation error and crowning examples of analyses of the contact face

pressure according to the computer
It is well known that bearing life can be calculation for reference.
dramatically reduced due to stress Figs. 4.1 to 4.3 (examples of analyses of
concentration at the roller ends (edge load) contact face pressure) show that the rollers
caused by installation error. "Roller crowning" without crowning provide higher edge face
is employed as a countermeasure to this pressure, but the rollers with crowning are
problem. However, this may reduce the limited to lower edge face pressure in the
effective contact length of the rollers and range of constant installation error. Fig. 4.4
reduce the bearing life unless a proper design shows the relationship (example of computer
is made. Installation error and loading analysis) between installation error and
conditions may require calculation of the bearing life. The figure shows the influence of
proper crowning value. Figs. 4.1 to 4.3 show installation errors on the bearing life. 4
Contact face pressure
Effective length of roller Effective length of roller

Without crowning, With crowning,
without installation error with installation error
Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2
1.0
Life ratio L/L10
Effective length of roller

With crowning,
without installation error
Fig. 4.3 0
0 1.0 2.0
Installation error θ×10-3
Fig. 4.4 Relationship between installation

error and bearing life
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4. 5 Radial internal clearance, surface

roughness, surface hardness and 1.0
bearing life
Fig. 4.5 shows the relationship between
Life ratio L/L10

radial internal clearance and bearing life.
surface roughness and bearing life.
surface hardness and bearing life.
The following figures show factors affecting
bearing life.
4
0
0 20 40
Radial internal clearance×10-3
4. 6 Tips for longer bearing life
Fig. 4.5 Relationship between radial interna
To increase the life of needle roller clearance and bearing life
bearings, special heat treatment (AS
3000
treatment) has been applied to double or even (1.0)
(0.85)
triple the life compared to the standard
L10 life ×104
2000
product, as determined by bench tests.
Moreover, a high oil-film formation capability (0.37)
1000
has been achieved through a recently
(0.09)
developed surface-processing technology (0.18)
0
known as the HL process. As a result, a 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
(0.25) (0.5) (0.75) (1.0) (1.25) (1.5)
longer life effect is observed in the areas
Sum of surface roughness of
where surface damage at starting points corresponding test pieces before test
easily occurs. This development has been Rmax μm （）：Ra
well received in the market. For details, refer Fig. 4.6 Relationship between surface
to catalogs and references. roughness and life
1.2
4. 7 Basic static load rating
1.0
When bearings are subjected to loads, they
0.8
suffer from partial permanent deformation of
Life ratio
the contact surface between the rolling 0.6

elements and the bearing ring. The deformity
increases as the load increases, and if this 0.4
increase in load exceeds certain limits,
0.2
smooth operation of the bearings is
subsequently impaired. Experience has 0
revealed that a total permanent deformity of 62 60 58 56 54 52 50 48
Hardness, HRC
0.0001 times the diameter of the rolling
element -- occurring at the center of the most Fig. 4.7 Influence of hardness on rolling fatigue life
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heavily stressed contact point between the

Co
raceway and the rolling elements -- can be So＝―
―――― ―……………… (4.3)
Po max
tolerated without any impairment in running
efficiency. The basic static load rating refers where,
to the fixed static load limit at which a So : Safety factor
specified amount of permanent deformation Co : Basic static rated load N {kgf}
occurs. It represents pure radial loads for Radial bearings: Cor
radial bearings and pure axial loads for thrust Thrust bearings: Coa
bearings. These values are listed in the
bearing dimensions table. They are listed in Po max:
the Cor column for radial bearings and in the Maximum static equivalent load N {kgf}
Coa column for thrust bearings. The contact Radial bearings: Por max
stresses occurring at the center of the rolling Thrust bearings: Poa max 4
element and raceway contact points under the
maximum load are given below.
Roller bearings ⋯4000 MPa (408 kgf/mm2)
Ball bearings ⋯⋯4200 MPa (428 kgf/mm2)
Generally, the permissible static equivalent

load is limited by the basic static load rating.
However, depending on the requirements for
smooth operation and friction of revolution,
these limits may be greater or lesser than the
basic static rated load.
In the following formula (4.3) and Table 4.2,
the maximum static equivalent load can be
determined with consideration for the safety
factor So.
Table 4.2 Minimum safety factor So

Roller Ball
Operating conditions bearing bearing
Demand for high rotational accuracy 3 2
Demand for normal rotating accuracy
(Universal application) 1.5 1
Remarks 1. For thrust roller bearings using the drawn-cup

needle roller bearing and pressed thrust washer,
the minimum So value should be 3.
2. When vibration and/or shock loads are present,
a load factor based on the shock load must be
included in the Po max value.
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5. Fitting Needle Roller Bearings
5. 1 Fitting machined-ring radial needle of mounting and removal of the bearing.

roller bearings Table 5.1 shows the bearing fit according to
a given load.
The inner and outer rings of needle roller Table 5.2 shows the recommended fits for
bearings are separable. Both inner and outer radial needle roller bearings (machined ring,
rings can be mounted with a given with inner rings). However, the interference
interference, but in the case of a tight fit, the may be reduced due to temperature increase
bearing ring subjected to static loads can be or surface roughness of fitting surfaces. In this
provided with a loose fit, considering the ease case, refer to the relevant catalogs for details.
Table 5.1 Characteristics and fittings of radial loads

Illustration Rotation type Load type Fitting
5 Static load
Rotating
inner ring
Stationary
outer ring
Rotating inner
ring load Inner ring : Tight fit
Unbalanced Stationary outer Outer ring: Loose fit
load Stationary ring load
inner ring
Rotating
outer ring
Static load
Stationary
inner ring
Rotating
outer ring Stationary inner
ring load Inner ring : Loose fit
Unbalanced Rotating outer Outer ring: Tight fit
load Rotating ring load
inner ring
Stationary
outer ring
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Table 5.2 Fitting of needle roller bearings

Table (a) Axial allowance Table (b) Housing allowance
Conditions Tolerance Tolerance
Shaft diameter range class Conditions
Load type Load size d mm range class
Light loads ∼ 50 j5 Stationary Normal and heavy loads J7
∼ 50 k5 outer ring load Normal load with double split housing H7
Rotating inner
ring load or Normal loads 50∼150 m5 Light loads M7
indeterminate Rotating
150∼ m6 Normal loads N7
direction load outer ring load
Heavy loads ∼150 m6 Heavy loads and shock loads P7
and shock
loads 150∼ n6 Light loads J7
Medium/low Indeterminate
revolutions, loads Normal loads K7
g6
light loads Heavy loads and shock loads M7
Stationary
inner ring General applications All shaft h6 When high rotational accuracy is required with light loads K6
load When high diameters
accuracy is h5 Remarks: For classifications of light loads, normal loads,
required and heavy loads, refer to the following values:
Light load Pr ≦ 0.06Cr 5
Normal load 0.06Cr ＜ Pr ≦ 0.12Cr
Heavy load Pr ＞ 0.12Cr
5. 2 Fitting of drawn-cup needle roller

bearings
The dimensional accuracy of drawn-cup The method for examining internal clearance
needle bearings is guaranteed when the during fitting of drawn-cup needle roller
standard ring is used because they are bearings is described on the next page for
designed to correct the deformation by press reference. If the housing material is a light
fitting in the housing hole and their specified alloy, care should be taken in consideration of
dimensional accuracy is assured. Refer to the reduced interference due to temperature
relevant catalog for the dimensional increase.
allowances of roller set bore diameter when
press-fitting the standard ring.
Table 5.3 shows the recommended fits of
bearings.
Table 5.3 Fitting of housing and shaft
Bearing Housing Shaft

series Without With
Ferric group Light alloy inner ring inner ring
HK，BK （N7） R6
N6 （R7）
（h6） k5
h5 （j6）
HMK，DCL （J7） M6
J6 （M7）
HCK F7 − k6 −
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5. 3 Examination of contraction ratio and H : Housing bore diameter mm

clearance after mounting T : Roller diameter + plate thickness mm
D : Drawn-cup bearing single outside diameter mm
Recommended fits of standard products are Li : Roller set bore diameter after press fitting mm
listed in catalogs. The calculation method is When the standard ring is press-fit, the
also provided in detailed examination to be dimensions of the roller diameter plus the
carried out. plate thickness do not change. Accordingly,
the roller set bore diameter, Li, is as follows:
1) Calculation of bearing contraction ratio Li＝D−2T−λ(D−H)＝(1−λ) D−2T＋λH ⋯(2)
If a drawn-cup bearing is used, the contraction The mean value and standard deviation of
ratio is calculated as shown in the formula. the "roller diameter + plate thickness" (=T)
can be calculated by the formula (2). The
mean value given by formula (2) is:
mLi＝(1−λ) mD−m2T＋λmH⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ (3)
Standard deviation of formula (2) is:
DH
de
Housing Drawn-cup
σLi 2＝(1−λ) 2･σD 2＋σ2T 2＋λ2σH 2 ⋯⋯ (4)
bearing In the case of the standard ring, because
σH2 = 0, formula (4) is:
5 σLi 2＝(1−λ) 2･σD 2＋σ2T 2 ⋯⋯⋯⋯ (5)
dnom
Unknown values in formula (3) and (5) are

only m2T andσ2T 2. Accordingly, substitute
1−S2 known numerical values for (3) and (5) to
2t 2 obtain m2T andσ2T 2.
（1−t2）（0.7＋1.3t2）
λ＝･（0.7S ＋1.3）（1−S2）
E2 ＋
E1 E2 2 For press fitting of the actual housing,
…………………（1） consider the same method as the standard
ring press fitting.
λ : Outer ring contraction ratio
Here, terms for press fitting of the actual
DH : Housing single outside diameter mm
housing are identified with an apostrophe
dnom : Nominal diameter of fitting section mm
(') for classification/clarification.
de : Diameter of rolling contact surface of
the outer ring mm mLi'＝(1−λ') mD−m2T＋λ'mH' ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ (6)
E1 : Young's modulus of housing kgf/mm2 σLi' 2＝(1−λ') 2･σD 2＋σ2T 2＋λ'2σH' 2 ⋯ (7)
E2 : Young's modulus of outer ring 3 Previously calculated values are
(21 200 kgf/mm2) substituted for m2T andσ2T 2 in formulas
(6) and (7).
dnom de
S ＝ ――― t ＝ ――― 4 The roller set bore diameter, Li', for press
DH dnom fitting the actual housing can be calculated
by the following formula.
2) Setting bore diameter after fitting the Li'＝mLi'±3σLi' ………………………（8）
actual housing 5 To calculate the radial internal clearance,
consider the mean value and standard
1 Press fitting of standard ring deviation of the shaft in formulas (6) and (7).
6 The target value of radial internal
clearance is usually set so that the normal
clearance can be obtained. However when
T
used for motor vehicles, recommended

values are indicated for the respective
H
components. For details, consult NTN.
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6. Shaft and Housing Design
6. 1 Shaft and housing accuracy Table 6.2 Accuracy of raceway surface

Characteristic Shaft Housing
Because the bearing rings of needle roller Dimensional accuracy IT5 {IT4} IT6 {IT5}
bearings are so thin, the accuracy of the
Circular deviation
surfaces of the shaft and housing in which the (Maximum) IT3 {IT2} IT4 {IT3}
Cylindrical deviation
bearing is mounted has a considerable effect
on the accuracy of the raceways. Shoulder perpendicularity (Maximum) IT3 {IT2} IT3 {IT2}
Under normal conditions of use, a turned Axial runout (Maximum)

IT5 {IT4}
finish is adequate for mating surfaces. Thrust bearing
However, if a heavy load rating, noise Surface roughness Within 0.4a (Rmax1.6μm)
reduction, or high precision are required, a Remarks: Components with high rotational accuracy appear
ground finish is necessary. in brackets.
Table 6.1 shows the dimensional accuracy
of the fitting face between the shaft and 6. 3 Raceway materials and their
housing, the shape accuracy, the surface hardness
roughness, and the shoulder perpendicularity When the single outside diameter or single
against the fitting face under normal operating bore diameter of a shaft or housing is used in
conditions. place of a raceway, the surface hardness
With split-type housings, if a grinding should be HRC58 to HRC64 in order to
undercut is made on the inside diameter of maintain sufficient load-bearing capacity. In
6
the mating surface, distortion of the outer ring this case, the types of materials shown in
is prevented when the housing is assembled. Table 6.3 should be used following suitable
heat treatment.
Table 6.1 Shaft and housing accuracy When raceways have been hardened by
Characteristic Shaft Housing carburization or induction, the hardness
Dimensional accuracy IT6 {IT5} IT7 {IT6} penetration is defined as the adequate depth
of a hardened surface layer with a hardness
Circular deviation
(Maximum) IT3 {IT2} IT4 {IT3} of HV550 when measured from the surface.
Cylindrical deviation
The minimum depth of hardness can be
Shoulder perpendicularity (Maximum) IT5 {IT4} IT5 {IT4}
calculated according to Formula 6.1.
Roughness of fitting surface 0.8a 1.6a
Note: Bearings with an accuracy exceeding Class 5 Eht min ≧ 0.8DW (0.1＋0.002DW) …… (6.1)
appear within brackets.
where,
Eht min : Minimum hardness adequate
6. 2 Raceway accuracy depth mm
DW : Roller diameter mm
A shaft and housing are often used directly
Table 6.3 Raceway materials and their hardness
in place of needle roller bearings with
Steel type Code Standard
raceways. To regulate the radial internal
High carbon chromium bearing steel SUJ2 JIS G 4805
clearance to the specified allowance and
ensure high revolution accuracy, the Carbon tool steel SK3 JIS G 4401
dimensional accuracy, shape accuracy, and Nickel chromium molybdenum steel SNCM420 JIS G 4103
surface roughness of the raceway must be Chromium steel SCr420 JIS G 4104
equivalent to that of the raceway surface of the Chromium molybdenum steel SCM420 JIS G 4105
bearing. Table 6.2 shows the accuracy and
Nickel chromium steel SNC420 JIS G 4102
surface roughness of the raceway surface.
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7. Tips on Bearing Use
Needle roller and cage assembly bearings must be ensured through rigid scheduling of
have various advantages, yet they also have lubrication intervals.
limitations. Before using these bearings,
follow the precautions listed in this section in (2) Axial loads
order to ensure the optimal service life. Except for a partial grouping, needle roller
bearings cannot carry axial loads. Axial loads
(1) Minimal space for lubricant caused by pure radial loads are generally
Although a small cross-sectional bearing about 3% to 5% of radial loads, and paying
height is an advantage, this space includes attention to the lubricating surface is normally
the cage assembly, which leaves very little sufficient. However, if the axial loads act
room available for the lubricant. expressly on a bearing, consider the use of
In addition, as the cage assembly is guided thrust bearings.
by either the inner ring or outer ring, the
lubrication of these guiding surfaces must be
considered.
Accordingly, except in the case of extremely
low speed operation, a lubrication hole must
be provided for oil lubrication, or, in the case
of grease lubrication, adequate maintenance
7 idler gear in a gear box), mount the thrust ring

Tips & Hints on the shaft and position the thrust ring by
striking it against the outer ring or housing
shoulder, as shown in Fig. 7.2. In this design,
●Guide surface in the axial direction lubrication on the guide surface requires care.
When a needle roller and cage assembly is Fig. 7.3 shows an example of a thrust ring with
used alone and is guided in an axial direction an oil groove processed on the guide surface.
at the shaft shoulder (Fig. 7.1), the shaft This oil groove and the flat part of the shaft
shoulder surface should have a burr-free, must be chamfered and smoothed.
improved finish where it contacts the side face
of the cage assembly. In high-speed
applications, the contact faces should be
hardened and finish-ground. Thrust rings
stamped from spring plate with a press are also
suitable as axial guides for the cage assembly.
When the cage assembly is guided in an Fig. 7.1 Fig. 7.2
axial direction through the use of a locating
snap ring (Fig. 7.1), it is recommended that a 0.6∼1mm 5∼6mm
thrust ring be used between the cage assembly
and locating snap ring so that the cut ends of
the locating snap ring do not directly contact
the cage assembly.
Generally, when a shaft with a radial needle
roller bearing is to be positioned in the axial
direction, ball bearings or thrust bearings are
used to determine the axial direction. However, Rounded edge
when the axial direction load is small and the
Fig. 7.3 Thrust ring
revolution speed is not high (for example, an
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(3) Shape errors (5) Materials, hardness, and accuracy of

Needle roller and cage assembly bearings the raceway surface
have good accuracy and can be rotated at For general bearings, an appropriate
high speed with small internal clearance. The bearing steel is used for inner rings, outer
accuracy of the bearing box of the single rings, and rollers, and a precision finishing
outside diameter of the shaft or single bore process is applied following careful heat
diameter requires special care, because the treatment. On the other hand, needle roller
shaft or housing shapes directly appear on the bearings are also used without inner rings
raceway surface due to the thin materials only, or without either inner or outer rings (in
used for the inner ring or outer ring. other words, the shaft or housing is used in
Regarding general housing accuracy, place of raceway surface), to achieve certain
inferior accuracy is found where differences advantages.
exist in ribs and material thicknesses. The basic rated static load listed in catalogs
Care should be taken because needle roller refers to the bearings mentioned above. If the
bearings used under such conditions shaft or housing is used in place of a bearing
contribute to negative clearances and ring, it should comply with the inner and outer
generate large axial loads or result in heating rings of the bearing. Consequently, it is
and seizure. necessary to select a flawless steel containing
no nonmetals and to produce a surface
A hardness of HRC 58-64 through careful heat
treatment. If only the surface is hardened by
carburization, it is recommended that careful
attention be paid to ensure that the hardened 7
surface layer has adequate depth and surface
O hardness.
The roughness of the raceway surface

should be in the range of 0.4a (Rmax×16μm),
Cross-section AOB B
and there should be no winding along the
circumference. The roundness and cylindricity
4) Misalignment should be less than 50% of the dimensional
Always be careful to keep the axial allowance.
deflection to less than 1/2 000, as twisting can
have a serious effect due to the high rigidity.
When the internal clearance is small, or a Rmax
(Ra≒1/4Rmax)
wide needle roller bearing is used, a particular
effort is required to ensure minimal
misalignment.
(Shaft axis)
θ
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8. Engineering Data
8. 1 Track loading capacity of cam (2) References (Calculation of track capacity)

followers and roller followers
¡If the outer ring is cylindrical:
The track loading capacity is calculated by σmax＝ 60.9 FrΣρ

Beff
the relationship between the stress and
Hertzian stress by establishing a standard ¡If the outer ring is spherical with R:
hardness (standard tension stress) with the 187 a
σmax＝ μν （Σρ）2 Fr
relationship between the hardness and pure
tension stress of the materials. The methods where,
for setting the standard hardness (tension σmax＝127kgf/mm2
stress) vary slightly by manufacturer, but the Fr : Track loading capacity (kgf)
accompanying table from the JIS Iron and Σρ: Sum of curvatures
Steel Handbook (showing approximate values Beff : Effective contact length (mm)
based on the revised conversion table of JIS where (outer ring width – 2×chamfer)
Z8413) is used to determine the relationship
between hardness and tension stress. Table 8.1 Track capacity factor
HRC40 =σ=127 kgf/mm2 is adopted as the Hardness Tension stress Cylindrical Spherical
standard hardness (tension stress). HRC kgf/mm2 outside surface outside surface
20 77 0.368 0.223
(1) Track capacity factor 21 79 0.387 0.241
22 80 0.397 0.250
The tension stress of a material increases 23 82 0.417 0.269
as the hardness increases; at the same time, 24 84 0.437 0.289
the track loading capacity also increases. In 25 86 0.459 0.311
26 88 0.480 0.333
this case, the actual track loading capacity 27 90 0.502 0.356
can be calculated by multiplying the track 28 93 0.536 0.393
loading capacity with the track capacity 29 95 0.560 0.419
8 factors listed in Table 8.1.
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31
97
100
0.583
0.620
0.446
0.488
Note: The calculated track loading capacity 32 102 0.645 0.518
shown above is based on the pure tension 33 105 0.684 0.565
34 108 0.723 0.615
stress, but not the permissible Hertzian 35 110 0.750 0.650
stress. In general, the stress 36 114 0.806 0.723
(corresponding force) causing material 37 118 0.863 0.802
38 120 0.893 0.844
creep is greater than the tension stress. 39 124 0.953 0.931
With static loads in particular, this track 40 127 1.0 1.0
loading capacity is considered a safe value. 41 132 1.080 1.123
42 136 1.147 1.228
Example: If the track capacity with a specific 43 141 1.233 1.369
hardness is calculated with the track 44 146 1.322 1.519
capacity factor: 45 151 1.414 1.681
46 156 1.509 1.853
When the track loading capacity is Ct, the 47 161 1.607 2.037
track capacity factor is A at the subject 48 167 1.729 2.274
49 172 1.834 2.484
hardness, and the track loading capacity
50 179 1.987 2.800
can be found as follows: 51 186 2.145 3.141
52 192 2.286 3.455
Ct' = A･Ct 53 199 2.455 3.847
For NATR15X, if the hardness is HRC 50: 54 205 2.606 4.206
Ct ＝1 220 kgf, A＝1 987 55 212 2.787 4.652
∴ Ct'＝1 987×1 220＝2 424 kgf
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8. 2 Outer ring strength 8. 3 Stud strength of cam followers
Generally, outer rings do not break under Fr R

normal operating loads, but the following is
calculated as a checkpoint for operations Shaft
cross-section
under shock loads and heavy loads.
h2
h2
h
Drawing Drawing Fig. 8.2

axis axis
In Fig. 8.2, if the load Fr acts at the center

D-2h
D-2h
D
D
of the width of the outer ring, the stud receives
KR,KRV,NATR,NATV NUKR,NUTR the bending moment equivalent to Fr×R.
Tension stress created on the stud surface by
Fig. 8.1
this moment is established asσ1. Further, the
Fig. 8.1 shows outer ring shapes. They are stud itself is tightened with a nut or machine
calculated with the following formula. Outer unit, generating tension stressσ2.
ring breaking strength means the fracture The sum of the tension stressesσ1+σ2
strength of rollers when in a bridge formation. must not exceed the material allowance. The
To determine the fracture strength, recommended tightening torque listed in the
generally 180 kgf/mm2 can be applied to catalogs isσ2≒10 kg/mm2 for most types.
bearing steel, but we use 120 kgf/mm2 as The stud strength is calculated for all types
max here in keeping with our own in this section. However, the spring washer is
experiences and in consideration of applied not used in this case※.
concentration. For normal use, the stress is ¡As shown in the figure, loads should act at
recommended to be less than 20 kgf/mm2 and the center of the outer ring. 8
the strength in this case is calculated as ¡The shaft cross-section should follow the
follows. drawing.
¡The permissible stress in each case refers
4π D−2h to the following items. The tension stress
P＝ × × I ×α (kgf)
1＋f (α) h (D−2h2)2 due to tightening is set asσ2≒10 kg/mm2.
(π−α) sinα− (1＋cosα)
f (α)＝ (rad.) Static bending stress σ＝140kgf/mm2
2cos α
180 Repeating bending stress (pulsating)
α＝ (rad.) σ＝100kgf/mm2
Z
Repeating bending stress (alternating)
where, ＝40kgf/mm2
I : Outer ring cross-section secondary
M Fr・R
moment (mm4) σ1＝―――＝―――――
Z Z
Z : Number of rollers
σ : Breaking stress (kgf/mm2) where,
P : Breaking load (kgf) σ1＋σ2＝σ
Z : Shaft section modulus (mm3)
Fr: Load (Stud strength in kgf)
※Use special care if a spring washer is used to
lock the screws, as this may reduce the stud
strength.
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Calculation/Roller follower NATR, NATV, NUTR

Outside Rated load｛kgf｝ Track loading capacity｛kgf｝ Outer ring strength｛kgf｝
diameter Series
mm Cr Cor Cylinder Spherical surface R Staticσ＝120 σ＝20
NATR5 395 400 1 210 202
16 350 110
NATV5 640 910 1 940 325
NATR6 460 520 1 840 305
19 415 141
NATV6 735 1 140 2 850 470
NATR8 675 745 2 600 430
24 680 193
NATV8 1 050 1 580 4 200 700
NATR10 765 930 4 900 820
30 785 267
NATV10 1 190 1 980 7 600 1 270
NATR12 865 1 130 5 200 860
32 835 291
NATV12 1 280 2 250 8 000 1 330
NATR15 1 320 2 050 7 600 1 270
35 1 220 325
NATV15 1 830 3 750 11 800 1 970
NATR17 1 390 2 250 11 800 1 970
40 1 480 390
NATV17 1 930 4 150 18 300 3 050
NATR20 2 070 3 350 17 200 2 850
47 2 150 480
NATV20 2 900 6 100 26 000 4 350
NATR25 2 280 4 000 17 800 2 950
52 2 370 565
NATV25 3 150 7 350 28 500 4 750
NATR30 3 600 6 550 21 000 3 500
62 3 350 710
NATV30 4 750 11 400 31 500 5 200
NATR35 3 850 7600 30 000 5 000
72 3 750 820
NATV35 5 200 13 300 45 000 7 500
NATR40 4 950 9 150 27 500 4 600
80 4 500 1 000
NATV40 6 850 17 100 44 500 7 400
85 NATR45 5 150 9 950 4 800 1 060 28 000 4 650
8 90
NATR50
NATV50
5 300
7 600
10 700
20 400
5 100 1 160
28 500
46 500
4 700
7 700
35 NUTR202 2 280 2 620 1 220 325 4 350 730
40 NUTR203 2 450 2 970 1 480 390 8 000 1 340
42 NUTR302 2 280 2 620 1 460 415 10 900 1 820
NUTR303 2 450 2 970 1 740 16 700 2 800
47 480
NUTR204 3 950 4 900 2 150 9 100 1 520
NUTR304 3 950 4 900 2 370 15 700 2 600
52 565
NUTR205 4 350 5 850 2 370 10 100 1 680
NUTR305 4 350 5 850 2 830 25 500 4 250
62 710
NUTR206 5 750 7 400 3 350 12 700 2 120
NUTR306 5 750 7 400 3 900 29 000 4 800
72 820
NUTR207 6 350 8 700 3 750 19 400 3 250
NUTR307 6 350 8 700 4 150 34 500 5 700
80 1 000
NUTR208 8 850 12 700 4 500 16 900 2 800
85 NUTR209 9 350 14 000 4 800 1 060 17 800 2 950
NUTR308 8 850 12 700 5 100 35 500 5 900
90 1 160
NUTR210 9 800 15 300 5 100 18 600 3 100
100 NUTR309 9 350 14 000 5 650 1 330 49 000 8 100
110 NUTR310 9 800 15 300 6 200 1 500 64 000 10 700
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Calculation/Cam follower KR, KRV, NUKR

Outside Rated load｛kgf｝ Track loading capacity｛kgf｝ Stud strength｛kgf｝ Outer ring strength｛kgf｝
diameter Series Spherical Pulsating Alternating
mm Cr Cor Cylinder surface R Staticσ＝140 σ＝100 σ＝40 Staticσ＝120 σ＝20
KR16 395 400 1 210 202
16 350 110 450 315 104
KRV16 640 910 1 940 325
KR19 460 520 1 840 305
19 415 141 1 070 740 247
KRV19 735 1 140 2 850 470
KR22 515 635 2 600 435
22 525 172 1 920 1 330 445
KRV22 810 1 360 3 950 660
KR26 515 635 5 400 910
26 620 216 1 920 1 330 445
KRV26 810 1 360 8 200 1 370
KR30 765 930 4 900 820
30 785 267 2 850 1 990 660
KRV30 1 190 1 980 7 600 1 270
KR32 765 930 6 400 1 070
32 835 291 2 850 1 990 660
KRV32 1 190 1 980 9 900 1 650
KR35 1 210 1 760 9 300 1 560
35 KRV35 1 750 3 400 1 220 325 5 300 3 650 1 220 14 100 2 360
NUKR35 2 280 2 620 4 350 730
KR40 1 390 2 250 11 800 1 970
40 KRV40 1 930 4 150 1 480 390 6 900 4 750 1 580 18 300 3 050
NUKR40 2 450 2 970 8 000 1 340
KR47 2 070 3 350 17 200 2 850
47 KRV47 2 890 6 100 2 150 480 7 900 5 500 1 830 26 000 4 350
NUKR47 3 950 4 900 9 100 1 520
KR52 2 070 3 350 25 500 4 250
52 KRV52 2 890 6 100 2 370 565 7 900 5 500 1 830 38 500 6 500
NUKR52 4 350 5 850 10 100 1 680
KR62 2 960 5 650 48 000 8 000
62 KRV62
NUKR62
3 950
5 750
9 850
7 400
3 500 710 11 500 7 900 2 650 74 000
13 400
12 400
2 240
8
KR72 2 960 5 650 75 000 12 500
72 KRV72 3 950 9 850 3 900 820 11 500 7 900 2 650 116 000 19 400
NUKR72 6 350 8 700 20 500 3 400
KR80 4 500 8 800 8 100 13 500
80 KRV80 5 800 14 700 5 400 1 000 18 600 12 900 4 300 121 000 20 200
NUKR80 10 300 15 400 19 600 3 250
85 KR85 4 500 8 800 5 750 1 060 18 600 12 900 4 300 97 000 16 200
KR90 4 500 8 800 11 500 19 200
90 KRV90 5 800 14 700 6 100 1 160 18 600 12 900 4 300 17 100 28 500
NUKR90 10 300 15 400 41 500 6 880
100 NUKR100 12 100 17 000 8 050 1 300 26 000 17 900 6 000 62 000 10 300
120 NUKR120 17 600 27 100 11 500 1 670 35 000 24 700 8 200 90 000 15 000
140 NUKR140 20 500 30 000 15 500 2 040 47 000 32 500 10 900 140 000 22 700
150 NUKR150 26 300 39 000 17 600 2 250 57 000 39 500 13 100 112 000 18 700
160 NUKR160 27 900 41 000 19 800 2 450 68 000 47 000 15 700 127 000 21 100
170 NUKR170 32 500 48 500 22 200 2 650 79 000 55 000 18 200 136 000 22 600
180 NUKR180 37 500 56 500 25 800 2 840 88 000 61 000 20 000 155 000 26 000
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8. 4 Calculating tightening torque of The tightening torque is as follows:

cam follower F
F＝――｛（0.1725＋tanβ）×0.92d＋0.15dw｝×103
2
The following relationship exists between the
screw tightening torque and tightening force. S･10 P
F＝―――――｛（0.1725＋――――――――）×0.92d
F 2 0.92d･π
{
― （1.15μ＋tanβ）d2＋μwdw
T＝―
2
}
0.608B3−0.524d3
where, ＋0.15×――――――― ―｝×103｛kgf−m｝
――――――――
0.866B2−0.785d2
T : Tightening torque
F : Tightening force
μ : Friction coefficient
Table. 8.2 Calculation of standard cam follower
μw : Nut bearing surface coefficient
Calculation Tightening torque Tightening force
β : Lead angle of thread T｛kgf−m｝ F｛kgf｝
d2 : Effective diameter of thread Shaft Shaft Shaft Shaft
Series
KR lubrication lubrication lubrication lubrication
dw : Effective diameter between the nut KRV hole is taken hole is not taken hole is taken hole is not taken
NUKR into account into account into account into account
bearing surface and mounting hole
(with hexagon nut) ＃16 ― 0.36 ― 283
＃19 ― 0.84 ― 503
＃22 1.36 1.62 660 785
Here, μ=μw=0.15 is assumed. ＃26 1.36 1.62 660 785
d2＝0.92d ＃30 2.05 2.73 848 1 131
tanβ＝P/（π・d2）＃32 2.05 2.73 848 1 131
＃35 5.33 6.20 1 728 2 011
0.608B3−0.524Di3 ＃40 7.78 8.75 2 262 2 545
dw＝―
――――――――
――――――
――― ＃47 10.0 11.9 2 639 3 142
0.866B2−0.785Di2
＃52 10.0 11.9 2 639 3 142
where, ＃62 18.1 20.4 4 021 4 524
8 d : Nominal diameter of thread ＃72 18.1 20.4 4 021 4 524
＃80 36.9 39.7 6 566 7 069
P : Thread pitch ＃85 36.9 39.7 6 566 7 069
B : Width across flat of nut ＃90 36.9 39.7 6 566 7 069
Di : Mounting hole bore ＃100 64.7 68.1 9 676 10 179
Di≒d is established. ＃120 104 108 13 352 13 854
＃140 157 161 17 593 18 096
On the other hand, the relationship between ＃150 199 203 20 735 21 237
the tightening force and tension stress is ＃160 253 258 24 127 24 630
expressed as follows: ＃170 310 315 27 772 28 274
＃180 374 380 31 667 32 170
F
σ2＝―――
S
σ2 : Tension stress
S : Shaft cross-section area
where,σ2 refers to the setting according to
the cam follower stud strength calculation in
Section 8.3.
σ2＝10kgf/mm2
F＝S・σ2＝S・10｛kgf｝
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9. Product Introduction & Index
Needle roller and welded cage assemblies

with large diameters ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯44
Full-complement needle roller bearings for sliding seats ⋯46
Bearings for rocker arms ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯47
Needle roller bearings with solid grease ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯48
Cam followers/Roller followers with outer ring grooves ⋯⋯49
Roller follower with outer ring with center rib, NUTW ⋯⋯⋯50
Cam followers (with eccentric shaft/tapping hole)⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯52
Rubber mold cam followers ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯53
Cam followers for indexing ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯54
Drawn-cup needle roller bearings with small diameters ⋯⋯55
Steel leveler backup roll bearing units ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯56
Thrust bearing integrated with non-separable
bearing ring ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯58
Thrust cylindrical roller and cage assemblies of
pressed steel plate (JW) ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯60
HL roller bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯62 9
Triple raceway bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯64
PK Series needle roller and cage assemblies for
general production machinery ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯65
Cradle bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯66
Bearings for linear motion (KLM, KD, KH) ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯67
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Needle roller and welded cage assemblies with large diameters
We developed needle bearings for idlers in the transmissions of large

vehicles. Conventional welded cage assemblies have been difficult to
use in this application.
■ Features ■ Structure
1) The use of a plate thicker than the former A

welded cage assembly improves the
strength of the cage assembly.
2) Ensures a stable roller guide surface and
9 roller retention.
3) For excellent value, bearings are available A
with a roller set bore diameter of up to 120
mm dia.
A-A Cross section

■ Welded cage manufacturing process
Heat
treatment
Band steel Forming Pressing Cutting Curling Welding

pockets
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■ Bearing series and characteristics
¡Outside diameter guide cage assembly

¡Made from thin band steel.
KJ……S ¡Accommodates medium-size shaft diameters
ranging from 20 to 40 mm dia.
¡Used mainly for car-class transmissions.
¡Outside diameter guide cage assembly.

¡Made from relatively thick steel plate.
¡Cage assembly has high-rigidity ring.
KV……S ¡Accommodates large diameters.
¡Used mainly for truck-class transmissions.
¡Conventional type does not have rollers installed
in the welded pocket.
¡KV……S is temporarily welded, then the weld is

separated to create a single-split cage assembly.
SKV……S
¡Has anti-fretting feature. (See following chart.)
¡KV……S is cut apart at almost half its length, and is

GKV……S then bent to form a double-split (half-split) type cage
assembly.
¡Has anti-fretting feature. (See following chart.)
9
0.5
Integrated type
of cage assembly（rpm）
Single-split type
Relative rotation speed
0.4
Double-split type
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1 0.12 0.14
Radial internal clearance (mm)
Measured data on the relative rotation speeds according

to the difference in cage assembly
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Full-complement needle roller bearings for sliding seats
A rolling mechanism is employed to improve the sliding motion

of rear seats in minivans.
Economical full-complement roller
bearings with thick pressed outer ring
Rail
1) Thick steel plate is applied directly to the
outside surface of the pressed outer ring as Bearing
9 the rolling surface for the roller follower.
Bracket
(Sheet-metal Shaft
2) A new pressing process has been processing)
introduced for mating components, so less
chamfering of the outside surface of the Snap ring
pressed outer ring is required.
3) All press processes are designed for
economy. Rail cross section
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Bearings for Rocker Arms

Automotive manufacturers, both domestic and
international, place the highest priority on the
technical issue of improving fuel consumption.
One aspect of this commitment has been the
aggressive pursuit of low-friction engine design.
It has been determined that the friction loss of
the valve system is high in the low-speed and
middle-speed ranges, which are the most
frequently used.
Usually, a sliding mechanism known as the
"slipper system" is employed, but the needle
roller type has been adopted to improve fuel
consumption and performance.
A rocker arm bearing rotates in contact with Both ends of the shaft are caulked and fixed
the engine camshaft. The surface roughness with a yoke.
of shaft L is usually Rmax 2 to 4μm (Ra 0.5 to
1μm), and may cause peeling of the surface
of the rocker arm bearing. To prevent this, the
HL treatment is standard for NTN rocker arm
bearings.
Rocker arm
Outer ring
Roller
distances
over specific
Fuel consumption
Caulking
100km/h
80km/h Shaft
60km/h
40km/h
10 mode fuel
consumption
Idling fuel
consumption
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9
Fuel consumption improvement rate (%)
Fuel consumption improvement due to
use of needle roller rocker arm
Valve system drive torque
Slipper system Needle roller system Slipper system

(conventional)
Needle roller system
Sliding contact Rolling contact 0 1 2 3 4 5

Engine speed (×1000 rpm)
Design comparison Difference in drive torques
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Needle roller bearings with solid grease
■ Features
1) Less lubricant leakage
When thermosetting grease is used, oil is
gradually supplied to the rolling contact
surface through the generation of heat and
centrifugal force during operation of the
bearing. As a result, there is less oil leakage.
2) Proper lubrication characteristics
The lubricant is unlikely to leak, even if
strong vibrations or a large centrifugal force
acts on the bearing. The lubricant will not
become emulsified or flow out even if water
The bearing is prelubricated with enters.
thermosetting grease to ensure Lubrication characteristics are superior to
maximum advantage. the general grease. However, it may get rust
if moisture remains in the shaft, or if the
■ Application bearings are used under the condition to be
forced to get water splash on. Accordingly,
we recommend you to take sealing
measures such as using the additional seal.
■ Notices for use

Operate the bearing only in an ambient
temperature range of –20 to 80˚C. For
Structure of rear continuous operation, the ambient temperature
suspension link should not exceed 60˚C.
of two-wheeled Care should be taken since these bearings
vehicle cannot be used under the condition that the
(Arrows indicate organic solvents (such as acetone, pertoleum-
bearings.)
benzine and white kerosene) may splash on.
■ Table of operation results of solid grease bearings (Extracts)
Reason for selection Application Actual bearing (Type)
Sheet printers Flip-over trunk Machined-ring bearings
Sheet printers Claw shaft oscillating Cam followers,
Sheet printers parts Machined-ring bearings
9 Sheet printers
Sheet printers
Register device
Transport section
Machined-ring bearings
Drawn-cup bearings
No greasing Machined-ring bearings, cam
Packaging machines Link mechanism followers
Mechanical presses Guide roller Machined-ring bearings
Bottling machines Rotary Integrated thrust bearings
Bottling machines Full-complement drawn-cup
Two-wheeled vehicles Suspension bearings
Automatic weaving machines Machined-ring bearings
Protection against Sheet printers Roller with ink Drawn-cup bearings
Medicine packaging machines Conveyor Machined-ring bearings
grease leakage Slurry pump Crankshaf Machined-ring bearings
Painting machines Drawn-cup bearings
Food machines Conveyors Machined-ring bearings
Confectionery machines Conveyors Roller followers
Food machinery Cutting roller for Machined-ring bearings
Water sealing Packaging machines kamaboko boiled fish paste Drawn-cup bearings
Water jet room Traveling section Drawn-cup bearings
Canning machinery Guide rollers Cam followers
Rollers of window-washer gondola winch Drawn-cup bearings
Transferring unit Conveyors Drawn-cup bearings
Filling machines Guide rollers Cam followers
Bag-forming machines Steering floor guide Machined-ring bearings
Dust protection Presses rollers Roller followers
Steel facilities Conveyors Cam followers
Ceramic machinery (for special equipment) Cam followers
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Cam followers/Roller followers with outer ring grooves
Cam followers with outer ring grooves (above) and

various roller followers with outer ring grooves (right)
Bearings are provided with grooves on the outside diameter of the outer ring to match
the shape of the mating material. These bearings are used as guide rollers. The
groove shape can be processed as an R or V shape. Mounting instructions are
identical to those of standard bearings.
■ Features ■ Example applications of poly-lubricated bearings

1) The R-groove shape can be mirror-finished
according to the requirements of the Bearings for gripping gondola wire rope
application. (Generally, turning followed by Wire rope
lapping.)
2) The basic design accommodates the cam Roller
followers
follower standard.
3) Easy mounting.
4) Can also be used as an economical guide
roller for direct drive machines.
In gear box 9
■ Applications
¡Guide rollers for steel wires and steel pipes
¡Leveling rollers
¡Rope-gripping devices for winches of
window-washing gondolas
R-groove
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Roller follower with outer ring with center rib

cylindrical rollers, an outer ring, an inner ring,
side plates, and shield plates. The outer ring
follows a rolling motion on the raceway (track).
The outer ring is designed to be thick in order to
withstand shock loads, as it operates in direct
contact with the track.
In addition to the NUTR Series (Fig. 2), which
was introduced in a succession of models, the
width of the outer ring has been widened, the
center rib has been equipped with an outer ring,
and the roller follower has been designed to
carry larger axial loads. The outside surface of
the outer ring is spherical or cylindrical. An outer
A roller follower with an outer ring with a ring with a spherical surface is effective at
center rib (Fig. 1 NUTW Series) comprises easing edge loads due to mounting error.
Outer ring
Shield plate
Cylindrical roller
Inner ring
Side plate
Fig. 1. NUTW Series Fig. 2. NUTR Series
■ Features
9 1) The outer ring is designed to be thick in
order to withstand shock loads.
2) The outside surface can have a spherical
or cylindrical surface.
3) The outer ring is equipped with a center rib,
making it effective against axial loads and
the moment loading effect.
4) Increasing the prelubricated grease
capacity increases the lubrication effect
and contributes to longer service life.
■ Applications
1) Under heavy loads or shock loads
2) As a cam mechanism or guide roller for
straight and curved lines
3) Where moment loads act due to installation NUTW Series
errors
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■ Dimensions
1
Outside Bearing series Dimensions (mm) Basic load rating Mass
diameter
mm dynamic N static kg
Spherical Cylindrical 2
D -0
0.05 outer ring outer ring d B C e Fw rs min Cr ｛kgf｝ Cor （reference）
0 24 100 28 300
35 NUTW202 NUTW202X 15 22 -0.210 21 20 19 0.3 0.115
｛2 460｝｛2 880｝
0 26 000 32 000
40 NUTW203 NUTW203X 17 24 -0.210 23 22 21.5 0.3 0.167
｛2 650｝｛3 250｝
0 40 500 51 500
47 NUTW204 NUTW204X 20 29 -0.210 28 27 25.5 0.3 0.280
｛4 150｝｛5 250｝
0 45 000 61 500
52 NUTW205 NUTW205X 25 29 -0.210 28 31 30 0.3 0.322
｛4 600｝｛6 250｝
0 59 500 77 000
62 NUTW206 NUTW206X 30 35 -0.210 34 38 35 0.3 0.549
｛6 050｝｛7 900｝
0 65 000 91 000
72 NUTW207 NUTW207X 35 35 -0.210 34 44 41.5 0.6 0.747
｛6 650｝｛9 250｝
0 90 500 131 000

80 NUTW208 NUTW208X 40 38 -0.250 36 51 47.5 0.6 0.953
｛9 250｝｛13 400｝
0 95 500 144 000

85 NUTW209 NUTW209X 45 38 -0.250 36 55 52.5 0.6 1.03
｛9 750｝｛14 700｝
0 100 000 158 000

90 NUTW210 NUTW210X 50 38 -0.250 36 60 57 0.6 1.11
｛10 200｝｛16 100｝
1 For bearings with a cylindrical outside surface, add "X" to the bearing series code. In this case, the allowance of the
outside diameter "D" of the outer ring is manufactured according to JIS Class O.
Example: NUTW203X
2 This is the permissible minimum of chamfering dimension r.
Standard series of roller followers
RNA 22 Series NATR Series NATV Series NUTR Series

NA 22 Series NACV Series
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Cam followers (with eccentric shaft/tapping hole)
Adoption of an eccentric shaft provides easy adjustment of the mounting position. As a

result, highly accurate mounting hole positioning has become unnecessary. Furthermore,
the included threaded grease nipple can be installed at the tapping hole on the stud for
easy greasing. It can also be used as a mounting thread for centralized pipelines.
■ Features unnecessary because the threaded grease

1) This bearing for outer ring rolling has a thick nipple is provided for greasing.
outer ring and high rigidity.
2) Available in three types: needle roller and ■ Applications
cage assembly (KRU Series); needle roller ¡Construction machinery, packaging
without cage assembly (KRVU Series); and machinery, industrial robots, medical
9 double-row cylindrical rollers (NUKRU appliances
Series) according to the type of rolling ¡Transportation equipment at parking
element. garages and automatic warehouses
3) The outside surface of the outer ring is
spherical or cylindrical. The KRU Series and
KRVU Series are available with seals. The Slot for a screwdriver Hexagonal wrench
NUKRU Series is sealed with sealing plates.
4) Axial eccentricity is 0.25 to 1.0 mm. This is
especially advantageous for level
adjustments when many bearings are
mounted. For centralized
5) The driver groove on the flange side and With grease nipple greasing lines
tapping holes at both ends are provided for
the stud. Either a screwdriver or hexagon
wrench can be used.
6) Conventional press-greasing work is
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Rubber mold cam followers
These are cam followers with an outer ring whose outside surface is
vulcanized and coated with urethane rubber. This provides an effective
means of preventing noise and absorbing vibration.
■ Features
1) Prevents noise. Guide
section
2) Prevents bearing wear and damage.
Direction
3) Maintenance-free design of plate
4) Easy installation A
movement 9
■ Applications
Table section
¡Bridle roller guide
Rubber mold
cam follower
Urethane rubber
A-Arrow
Steel bridle roll structure
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Cam followers for indexing
Automatic machinery performs a variety of movements including intermittent,

oscillating and continuous rotation with high accuracy and at high speed. Cam
followers are used as the roller cam mechanisms of driving devices.
■ Features
1) Provides ample outer ring and stud rigidity
in a compact space.
2) Full-complement roller design ensures a
long service life and larger load-carrying
capacity than a roller and cage assembly.
9 3) This cam follower offers precision-class
dimensions and rotational accuracy.
4) Secured with set screws for easy Output shaft
installation.
Cam
Case
Follower wheel
(output shaft)
Cam follower
Cam shaft
(input shaft)
Examples of index cam follower shapes Structure of indexing drive
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Small-diameter drawn-cup needle roller bearings
■ Features
The small diameter drawn-cup needle roller Carriage Print head
bearing has a low section height, is Carriage guide
assembled with a cage assembly and rollers, shaft B
and has a set bore diameter dimension (Fw) Motor
less than 10 mm. The outer ring surface is
hardened by carburizing following precision Sensor
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deep drawing of the thin band steel. Carriage guide
shaft A Timing belt
■ Application
These bearings have a wide range of
application thanks to their low section height
and compact design. HKS3×6.5×6T2
Printer (timing pulley a ssembly).
Application: Printer (timing pulley assembly)
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Bearing units for steel leveler backup roller
These bearings are used as backup rollers for leveling band steel.
They are available in long and narrow models.
■ Structure and advantages of long

bearings
This unit is an assembly comprising a roller,
shaft, and bearing. The bearing differs with
the intended roll operating conditions, but the
design has both a needle roller and cage
9 assembly bearing (when carrying radial loads)
and a deep-groove ball bearing (for carrying
axial loads).
With the sealed type, the deep groove ball
bearing seal, rubber seal, and clearances
between cover and roller provide a
satisfactory seal.
The starting torque and grease
prelubrication, as well as the shape,
hardness, roughness and rotational accuracy
of the roller, meet all the requirements of a
backup roller.
NTN can accommodate specifications other than the above for work rollers or leveler units
used as middle rollers. For details, refer to "CAT. No. 2250/J, Large Rolling Bearings."
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■ Structure and advantages of narrow

bearings
The outer ring has a thick design in order to
provide greater rigidity, as the outside surface
of the outer ring is used directly as the
raceway surface. These bearings carry larger
loads because double-row cylindrical rollers
are used as the rolling elements.
The internal rubber seal and external steel
seal plates of the sealed type form a labyrinth
seal that provides a sufficient sealing effect.
The starting torque and grease
prelubrication, as well as the shape,
hardness, roughness and rotational accuracy
of the roller, meet all the requirements of a
backup roller.
■ Application
Example
Backup roller
Work roller
B Middle roller
A C D E F
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Plate with defective shape Plate with required shape

Before shape correction After shape correction
Tension leveler
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Thrust bearing with integrated non-separable raceway
This non-separable thrust bearing is a remodeled separable bearing

comprising of a thrust needle roller bearing and bearing ring made of
steel plate, with a new structure designed to hold the cage assembly or
other bearing ring with the rib of the bearing ring.
■ Features ■ Applications
The non-separable type of cage assembly These bearings are used in automotive
and bearing rings ensures easier handling transmissions and air conditioner
and fewer assembly steps than the standard compressors.
thrust needle roller bearing.
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Twin-unit type Twin-unit type Triple-unit type Triple-unit type

(Outer race (Inner race (Inner and outer race (Inner and outer race
integrated type) integrated type) integrated type) special design)
Structure
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Application example 1: Automatic transmission (Front-mounted engine, front-wheel drive models)
Application example 2: Car air conditioner compressor
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Thrust cylindrical roller and cage assemblies (JW) of pressed steel plate
The cage assembly made of pressed steel plate makes for an

economical thrust cylindrical roller and cage assembly.
Conventionally, the cage assembly of thrust 3) Because it is possible to narrow the width of
cylindrical rollers is made of machined the pillar as well as the distance between the
aluminum. However, the mass productivity of bore diameter/outside diameter and pocket
machined cage assemblies is inferior and their end, the rated capacity of a given size can
cost is high. be increased by increasing the roller length
As a result, integrated cage assemblies made and the number of rollers.
of pressed steel plate have been found to
provide satisfactory results for the thrust needle
rollers of cylindrical roller thrust bearings.
9 Previously, it was considered difficult to
create the pocket shape for W Series
cylindrical rollers because of the low ratio of
roller length to roller diameter. Now, however,
we have succeeded in producing the
appropriate shape so that these rollers can be
employed in cylindrical roller bearings.
■ Features
1) Because steel plate is used for the cage
assembly and the rollers are manufactured Conventional product JW type
(Machined cage assembly (Cage assembly of
by press forming, mass productivity is of aluminum) pressed steel plate)
excellent.
2) The use of steel plate for these rollers allows ■ Name
for a variety of heat treatments and surface K811・・JW
treatments. K812・・JW
Cage assembly of steel plate (Series JW)
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■ Dimensions
Bore Outside Roller diameter Basic rating load

Bearing series diameter diameter DW
0 Ca N｛kgf｝ Coa N｛kgf｝
Dcl E11 Dc c12 -0.010
K81100JW 10 24 3.5 11 000 ｛1 120｝ 21 500 ｛2 190｝
K81101JW 12 26 3.5 11 600 ｛1 180｝ 23 900 ｛2 430｝
K81102JW 15 28 3.5 12 900 ｛1 320｝ 28 600 ｛2 920｝
K81103JW 17 30 3.5 13 500 ｛1 370｝ 31 000 ｛3 150｝
K81104JW 20 35 4.5 20 300 ｛2 070｝ 46 500 ｛4 700｝
K81105JW 25 42 5 27 500 ｛2 800｝ 68 000 ｛6 900｝
K81106JW 30 47 5 28 000 ｛2 860｝ 72 500 ｛7 400｝
K81107JW 35 52 5 31 000 ｛3 200｝ 87 000 ｛8 900｝
K81108JW 40 60 6 43 000 ｛4 400｝ 121 000｛12 400｝
K81109JW 45 65 6 45 500 ｛4 650｝ 135 000｛13 800｝
K81110JW 50 70 6 48 500 ｛4 900｝ 150 000｛15 300｝
K81111JW 55 78 6 64 500 ｛6 600｝ 225 000｛22 900｝
K81112JW 60 85 7.5 71 500 ｛7 300｝ 225 000｛23 000｝
K81113JW 65 90 7.5 75 500 ｛7 700｝ 247 000｛25 200｝
K81114JW 70 95 7.5 79 000 ｛8 050｝ 268 000｛27 300｝
K81115JW 75 100 7.5 80 500 ｛8 200｝ 279 000｛27 400｝
K81116JW 80 105 7.5 81 500 ｛8 350｝ 290 000｛29 500｝
K81117JW 85 110 7.5 85 000 ｛8 700｝ 310 000｛31 500｝
K81118JW 90 120 9 118 000｛12 000｝ 430 000｛43 500｝
K81206JW 30 52 7.5 53 500 ｛5 450｝ 129 000｛13 100｝
K81207JW 35 62 7.5 57 500 ｛5 850｝ 150 000｛15 300｝
K81208JW 40 68 9 74 500 ｛7 600｝ 190 000｛19 400｝
K81209JW 45 73 9 82 000 ｛8 400｝ 222 000｛22 600｝
K81210JW 50 78 9 85 000 ｛8 650｝ 238 000｛24 200｝
K81211JW 55 90 11 121 000｛12 400｝ 340 000｛34 500｝
K81212JW 60 95 11 126 000｛12 800｝ 365 000｛37 000｝
K81213JW 65 100 11 130 000｛13 300｝ 385 000｛39 500｝
K81214JW 70 105 11 134 000｛13 700｝ 410 000｛42 000｝
K81215JW 75 110 11 139 000｛14 100｝ 435 000｛44 500｝
K81216JW 80 115 11 143 000｛14 500｝ 460 000｛47 000｝
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Motor shaft
Stationary ring
K81106JW
Rotating ring
Application: Riding mower Bearing assembly structure
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HL roller bearings
■ Features
If the shaft or housing is used as the conditions. This method changes the
raceway surface of a needle roller bearing, in orientation of the surface roughness
place of an inner ring or outer ring, the according to the Micro EHL Theory.
bearing will tend to have a short operating life These bearings are called HL (High
because of a lack of lubricant film caused by Lubrication) roller bearings.
the difference in surface roughness between A HL surface has no orientation because, as
9 the rollers and mating components (mainly the shown in Fig. 1, the surface has a large
shaft). number of minute dimples of more than 10μm
NTN has developed a surface processing to provide a roughness wave form in the axial
method through which a sufficiently thick oil and circumference directions. The depth of
film is maintained under these operating the dimples is approximately 1μm.
1μm 0.1mm
Fig. 1 Roughness of HL surface
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To confirm the capacity of a HL surface to form an oil film, we compared the oil-film formation
capacity of the HL surface with that of a super-finish surface with the 2-cylinder test unit. Fig. 2
shows the results, which confirm that the HL surface has a greater oil-film formation capacity.
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φ40/φ40 （R60） Grinding finish cylinder
Metal contact ratio %
SUJ2 (D cylinder)
80
Hv720
Super-finish cylinder
Turbine oil VG46
60 (F cylinder)
Pmax 2.3GPa
2 000rpm
40 Grinding finish cylinder
Super-finish cylinder (D cylinder)
20
HL HL cylinder
cylinder (F cylinder)
0
0 1 2 3 4
Hours h
Fig. 2 Metal contact ratio of HL surface
■ Application
The superior oil-film formation capacity enables these roller bearings to achieve optimal
performance under severe lubricating conditions, as shown below. Moreover, protection against
peeling and an extended service life can be expected. The HL surface can also be applied
effectively to bearing rings other than roller bearings.
¡Travel speed reducers for construction machinery

¡Various types of transmissions 9
¡Engine roller rocker arm
¡Hydraulic pumps
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Triple raceway bearings
These needle roller bearings contribute to high-quality printing

and easier maintenance.
■ Features
These needle roller bearings boast high- ■ Structure
accuracy rotation and dimensions. The
adoption of the needle roller bearing design Outer ring
ensures a bearing section with a simple Seal
structure and compact design. Assembly and Central ring
adjustment are simplified and stable, long- Inner ring
term rotation is assured.
Needle roller and
9 ■Applications
cage assembly
(Staggered double-row
¡Offset sheet printing machine arrangement)
Blanket cylinder (with rubber trunk) Needle roller and
¡Maximum speed: 15,000 sheets/hour cage assembly
▼6-color machine
▲4-color machine
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PK Series needle roller and cage assemblies for general production machinery
■ Features
The cage assembly features an outside diameter guide structure, which has the same structure
and rigidity as the cage assembly for the connecting rod. It is designed for a high loading capacity
within the limits of the available space. The cage assembly is of carburized steel, and appropriate
heat treatment ensures sufficient strength.
■ Applications
These bearings are widely used in
construction machinery, agricultural
machinery, hydraulic equipment and the
steel industry. 9
Often, numerous needle roller bearings
are used in the planetary gear speed-
reduction mechanism for construction
machinery. In particular, PK Series roller
and cage assemblies are in wide use.
Application: Planetary gear speed reduction

mechanism for construction machinery
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Cradle bearings
In recent years, the use of an arc-shaped surfaces of the sliding system. In addition, the
rolling bearing behind the swash plate, reduction of oscillating resistance improves
instead of the conventional trunnion system response.
and sliding contact system, has been
considered for the variable mechanism of the
variable capacity plunger pump motor. ■ Types
Application of this system allows the bearing The needle roller and cage assembly of
to carry larger loads in a smaller space. It also these bearings is split (usually into 3 parts)
9 solves the problem of friction on the sliding along its circumference. Many bearings have
a split outer ring. The single-rib type and
double-rib type are shown in the figure.
■ Application
Single-rib type Double-rib type
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Bearings for linear motion (KLM, KD, KH)
KLM KD KH
■ Features
These rolling bearings use steel balls and exhibit excellent friction and motion characteristics
compared to sliding bearings. With their easy handling and compact size, they are widely used in
applications where stroke movement is required.
With the standard KLM and KH Series, the row of balls rotates to provide unlimited linear motion
along the shaft. The outer ring of the KH Series is the drawn-cup type and offers a smaller cross-
section. This series is more economical than the KLM Series.
With the KD Series, the equally distributed ball rows in the axial direction reciprocate in limited
linear motion along the shaft without rotating.
■ Application 9
These bearings are used for
sliding parts of office appliances or KH Series
construction machinery. Bearings
can be selected according to their
specifications (shaft diameter and
stroke length).
KH Series
Application: Work transferring slide unit
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10. Nominal number
A nominal number of a bearing expresses Table 10.1 shows the nominal number
the type, dimensions, accuracy and internal composition. Table 10.2 also shows the
structure of the bearing and is composed of arrangement order of nominal numbers.
the basic number and supplemental code.
Table 10.1-1 Nominal number composition (Prefix supplemental code, basic number)
Prefix supplemental code Basic number
Special application, material,
heat treatment Bearing name Series code Dimension code or dimension group code＋inner diameter number
E-Bearings using carbonized steel Needle roller and cage K, KJ, KMJ, Fw×Ew×Bc
assemblies bearing PCJ, PK, KBK (Bore diameter×Outside diameter×Width)
F-Bearings using stainless steel Drawn-cup needle HK, HMK, BK Fw・C (Bore diameter / Width)
roller bearing DCL Fw"・C" (Inch series: Bore diameter / Width)
C-Bearings using carbon steel 5∼9 (Inner diameter:φ5∼9)
00∼03 (Inner diameter:φ10, 12, 15, 17)
RNA, NA 49, 48, 59, 69
M-Bearings with plating process Machined-ring / 22, 28, 32 (Inner diameter:φ22, 28, 32)
04∼88 (Inner diameter:φ20∼440)
needle roller
HL-Bearings using HL rollers bearing
NK (＋IR), Fw / C (Bore diameter / Width)
refer to pg. 62 RNAO, NAO Fw (or d)×D×C (Bore diameter or Inner diameter×Outer diameter×Width)
MR (＋MI) Fw"・D"・C" (Inch series: Bore diameter / Outer diameter / Width)
8Q-Bearings with cage
assemblies AXK, AS, 11
00∼03 (Inner diameter:φ10, 12, 15, 17)
treated by soft-nitriding Thrust roller bearing WS8, GS8, 11, 12, 93
04∼32 (Inner diameter:φ20∼160)
K8, 8 11, 12, 93
TS2-Bearings for high NKX (＋IR) Fw (Bore diameter)

temperature up to 160˚C NKXR (＋IR)
treated by the dimension
stabilization. Compound bearing NKIA 02, 03, /22 (Inner diameter:φ15, 17, 22)
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NKIB 04∼14 (Inner diameter:φ20∼70)
TS3-Bearings for high AXN, ARN d・D (Inner diameter / Outer diameter)
temperature up to 200˚C / 6, 8 (Inner diameter:φ6, 8)
treated by the dimension RNA, NA 22 00∼03 (Inner diameter:φ10, 12, 15, 17)
stabilization. 04∼10 (Inner diameter:φ20∼50)
Roller follower NATR, NATV d・D (Inner diameter / Outer diameter)

TS4-Bearings for high
temperature up to 250˚C NACV d"・D" (Inch series: Inner diameter / Outer diameter)
treated by the dimension 02∼03 (Inner diameter:φ15, 17)
stabilization. NUTR 2, 3 04∼10 (Inner diameter:φ20∼50)
KR, KRV, KRU, D (Outer diameter)

Cam follower KRVU, NUKR
10 CRV D" Inch series: (Inner diameter / Outer diameter)
IR d×F×B (Inner diameter×Raceway diameter×Width)

MI d"・F"・B"
Components A, F (Inch series: Inner diameter×Raceway diameter×Width)
WR, BR Dw×Lw (Diameter×Length)
G, GD d1 (Shaft diameter or Hole diameter)
d×D×b (Inner diameter×Outer diameter×Width)
KLM Fw (Bore diameter)

KH Fw・C (Bore diameter / Width)
Bearing for linear KD Fw・D・C (Bore diameter / Outer diameter / Width)
motion RLM H×L (Height x Length)
FF Dw・b (or B) (Diameter×10 / Width)
RF, BF Dw・b / L1 (Diameter×10 / Width/Length)
HF Fw・C (Bore diameter / Width)

One-way clutches
NHF, NCU Fw (Bore diameter)
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Table 10.1-2 Nominal number composition (Suffix supplemental code)

Suffix supplemental code
Internal Cage Seal, Raceway Combination Internal Accuracy Lubricant
assemblies clearance Special code
change code code shield code shape code code code code code
ZW: L1: L: N: D2, Dn: C2: P6: /2A: V1 to Vn:

Double-row High strength With the Locating snap Combination Narrower than JIS Class 6 Albania 2 Special
cage brass synthetic ring with of same the usual specifications,
assemblies machined cage rubber seal groove bearings clearance P5: /3A: requirements
on one side more than JIS Class 5 Albania 3
A, B, C: F1: (contact type) NR: two pieces (CN)
Internal Carbon steel With the Usual P4: /8A:
structure machined cage LL: locating snap +α: clearance JIS Class 4 Albania EP2
change With the ring With the
J, JW: synthetic spacer C3: PX1 to PXn: /5K:
R: Steel plate rubber seals D: (αis expressed Wider than Special Martenp SRL
Outer ring pressed cage on both sides With lubrication by the width the usual dimension
with double (contact type) holes dimension of clearance tolerance /LP03:
ribs T2: spacer.) Heat hardening
Plastic mold DO: C4: type grease
X: cage Without Wider than (solid grease)
Outer ring lubrication the C3
outside L3: holes and oil clearance
surface of the Aluminum groove
cam follower alloy cage
and roller H:
follower is S: Cam follower
cylindrical. Welded cage with the
hexagonal
hole
S:
Clearance
adjusting type
Table 10.2 Arrangement of

nominal numbers Ex.1 Drawn-cup needle roller bearing Ex.2 Cam follower
Arrangement of nominal numbers
Suffix
7E-HMK 5045 ZW C D PXI VI KR 52 X LL DO /LP03
Special application code
supplemental
code Material, Heat treatment
Series code
Dimension group code inner
Basic number diameter number
Dimension code
Internal change code
Cage assemblies code 10
Seal, shield code
Raceway shape code
Suffix
supplemental Combination code
code
Internal clearance code
Accuracy code
Lubricant code
Special code
Remarks:
1. Contact NTN about the basic number, prefix or suffix supplemental codes other than the list.
2. Soft nitriding treatment is the standard specification for the welded cage assemblies and the prefix supplemental code (8Q-)
should be omitted.
3. If the prelubricated grease is standardized per the bearing type and product type, the grease code should be omitted.
4. If the special code (Vn) is used, Vn includes the material, heat treatment and lubrication code, but the internal change code such
as prefix supplemental code HL- and ABC, S (welded cage assemblies), seals, locating snap rings, H (with hexagonal hole)
combination codes and precision codes are not included in Vn but described.
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Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Needle

Needle roller and cage assemblies/Machined-ring needle roller bearings
NTN INA TORRINGTON NSK IKO KOYO THK NADELLA SKF Mc,GILL
Needle roller and cage assemblies
K K FWJ FWJ KT R,RS B K

K..ZW K..ZW FDJ FTW WR,WRS BB K..ZW
mm
KMJ FWJ FWJ KT R,RS,V,VS B

RK KZK FWF KT..EG VS,VS..P KZK
KBK KBK FBN KTV..EG R..P,UR..P KBK
inch
PCJ C WJ WJ
NK NK NK
NK＋IR NKI NKI
NK..R NK (RLM) TAF NQ TAF NB NK
NK..R＋IR NKI TAFI NQI TAFI NBI NKI
RNA49
NA49
RNA..R RNA49 RNA49 RNA49 RNA49 RNA49 RNA49 RNA49
NA49..R NA49 NA49 NA49 NA49 NA49 NA49 NA49
RNA49..L,LL RNA49..RS,2RS RNA49..U,UU RNA49..UU RNA49..U,UU RNA49..RS,2RS
NA49..L,LL NA49..RS,2RS NA49..U,UU NA49..UU NA49..U,UU NA49..RS,2RS
Machined-ring needle roller bearings
RNA59 RNA59 RNA59

NA59 NA59 NA59
RNA69 RNA69 RNA69 RNA69 RNA69 RNA69
NA69 NA69 NA69 NA69 NA69 NA69
mm
RNA69..U,UU
NA69..U,UU
RNA48 RNA48 RNA48 RNA48 RNA48
NA48 NA48 NA48 NA48 NA48
RNAO RNAO RNAF RNAF RNAO
NAO NAO NAF NAF NAO
RNAO..ZW RNAO RNAFW RNAFW RNAO
NAO..ZW NAO NAFW NAFW NAO
NKS NKS NQS NKS
NKS＋IR NKIS NQIS NKIS
RNA49..S RNA49..S
NA49..S NA49..S
RPNA..R RPNA RPNA
11 PNA..R PNA PPNA
IR IR IRT IRM LNA
MR NCS HJ HJ BR MR
inch
MR＋MI NCS＋PI HJ＋IR HJ＋IR BRI MR＋MI

MI PI IR IR IRB IR MI
70
Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Drawn-cup

Drawn-cup needle roller bearings
HK HK FJ FJ TLA..Z BTM DB HK
HK..ZWD HK TLA..Z
HK..L,LL HK..RS,2RS FJT,FJTT FJT,FJTT TLA..UU DB..E HK..RS,2RS
HMK FJL TA..Z BHTM
HMK..ZWD TA..Z
HMK..L,LL FJLT,FJLTT TA..U,UU
BK BK MFJ MFJ TLAM MKM DBF BK
BK..ZWD BK TLAM
mm
BK..L BK..RS MFJT MFJT TLAM..U BK..RS

BMK MFJL TAM MHKM
BMK..ZWD TAM
Drawn-cup needle roller bearings
BMK..L MFJLT
HV F F BM (DL)
HMV BHM
BV MF MM (DLF)
FY YTL YM
YT YM
DCL SCE J J BA..Z BT
DCL..L,LL SCE..P,PP JT,JTT JT,JTT
DCH SCH JH JH BHA..Z BHT
DCH..L,LL SCE..P,PP JHT,JHTT JHT,JHTT
DBL BCE MJ MJ BAM MK
DBL..L BCE..P MJT
DBH BCH MJH MJH BHAM MHK
DBH..L BCH..P MJHT
inch
VS S B B B JL
VSH SH BH BH BH
VB CS M M M JLF
VBH CSH MH MH MH
SN Y Y YB Y
SNH YH YH YBH
CSN
CSNH
11
71
Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Thrust

Thrust roller bearings and thrust bearing rings
AXK11 AXK FNTA FNTA NTB TP,TPK AXK
K811 K811 AZK (ARZ)
K812 K812 FNTH AZK
K893 K893 FNTH (ARZ)
K874 K874
811 811 AZ
812 812 FNTHA AZ
Thrust roller bearings and thrust bearing rings
893 893 FNTHA

mm
874 874
AS11 AS (FTA) FTRA AS W (CP) AS
GS GS (FTRD..F) GS (CP,CPR) GS
WS WS (FTRD..F) WS WS (CP,CPR) WS
AXA21 AXK＋GS＋ZS PM
AXB21 AXK＋WS＋ZS PM
ARA821 K811＋GS＋ZS
ARB821 K811＋WS＋ZS PMH
ZS ZS
NTC TC NTA NTA BT
CTC NTH NTH
CTCA NTHA NTHA
NWA TWA TRA TRA TW
NWB TWB TRB TRB TW
inch
NWC TWC TRC TRC TW

NWD TWD TRD TRD TW
NWE TRE TRE
NWF TRF
CWS TRI,TRJ
CGS TRID,TRJD
11
72
Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Compound

Compound bearings
NKX NKX NAX NKX
NKX..Z NKX..Z NAX..Z NKX..Z
NKX＋IR NKX＋IR NAXI NKX＋IR
NKX..Z＋IR NKX..Z＋IR NAXI..Z NKX..Z＋IR
NKXR NKXR NBX NKXR
Compound bearings
NKXR..Z NKXR..Z NBX..Z RAXZ NKXR..Z

NKXR＋IR NKXR＋IR NBXI NKXR＋IR
NKXR..Z＋IR NKXR..Z＋IR NBXI..Z NKXR..Z＋IR
mm
NKIA59 NKIA59 NATA59 NKIA59

NKIB59 NKIB59 NATB59 NKIB59
NX..ZNR NX..Z＋IR NX..Z＋WR
NX..ZNRD NX＋WR NX＋WR
NX..ZNR＋IR NX..Z＋WR＋IR NX..Z＋WR＋IR
NX..ZNRD＋IR NX＋WR＋IR NX＋WR＋IR
AXN ZAXN AXNB
ARN ZARN ARNB
11
73
Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Cam

Cam followers
KR KR FRJC FCJ..R CF..R KM..RM CF..R KR MCFR
KR..LL KR..PP FRJSC FCJS..R CF..UUR KM..UURM CF..UUR MCFR..S
KR..X KR..X FCJ CF KM..M CF KR..X MCFR..X
KR..XLL KR..PPX FCJS CF..UU KM..UMU CF..UU MCFR..SX
KR..H CF..BR
KR..LLH CF..BUUR
KR..XH CF..B
KRT
KRU
KRV KRV FCR..R CF..VR CM..RM GC KRV MCF
KRV..LL KRV..PP FCRS..R CF..VUUR CM..UURM GC..EE MCF..S
KRV..X KRV..X FCR CF..V CM..M KRV..X MCF..X
KRV..XLL KRV..PPX FCRS CF..VUU CM..UUM MCF..SX
KRV..H CF..VBR
mm
KRV..LLH CF..VBUUR
KRV..XH CF..VB
KRVT
Cam followers
KRVU
KRE CFE..R
KRE..LL CFE..UUR
KRVE (FCRE) CFE..VR
KRVE..LL CFE..VUUR
NUKR NUKR NUCF..R DKM..R NUKR
NUKR..X NUKR..X NUKR..X
NUKR..H
NUKR..XH
NUKRT
NUKRU
CR CFC..Y CR..R
CR..LL CFC..PPY CR..UUR
CR..X CFC CR
CR..XLL CFC..PP CR..UU
CRV CF..Y CRC CRC CCF
11
inch
CRV..LL CF..PPY CRCS CRCS CCF..S

CRV..X CF CR CR CR CF
CRV..XLL CF..PP CRS CRS CR..UU CF..S
CRV..H
CRV..LLH
CRV..XH
74
Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Roller

Roller followers
RNAB2 RSTO RNAST..R RNAST..R RSTO
NAB2 STO NAST..R NAST..R STO
RNAB2..X RSTO..X RNAST RSTO..X
NAB2..X STO..X NAST NAST RST..X
..
RNA22 LL RNA22..2RS RNA22..2RS
NA22..LL NA22..2RS NA22..2RS
RNA22..XLL RNA22..2RSX RNA22..2RSX
NA22..XLL NA22..2RSX NA22..2RSX
NATR NATR FYRJC FYCJ..R NART..R CXM..RM NART..R NATR MCYRR
NATR..LL NATR..PP FYRJSC FYCJS..R NART..UUR CXM..UURM NART..UUR NATR..PP MCYRR..S
NATR..X NATR..X FYCJ CXM..M NATR..X MCYRR..X
NATR..XLL NATR..PPX FYCJS NART..VR CXM..UUM NATR..PPX MCYRR..SX
Roller followers
mm
NATV NATV FYCR..R NART..VUUR CYM..RM NART..VR FG NATV MCYR

NATV..LL NATV..PP FYCRS..R CYM..UURM NART..VUUR FG..EE NATV..PP MCYR..S
NATV..X NATV..X FYCR CYM..M NATV..X MCYR..X
NATV..XLL NATV..PPX FYCRS CYM..UUM NATV..PPX MCYR..SX
NUTR NUTR NURT..R DCZM..R NUTR
NUTR..X NUTR..X NUTR..X
NUTW
NUTW..X
NABR NAST..ZZR CZM..R NAST..ZZR NAST..-2Z
NAST..ZZUUR NAST..ZZUUR
NABR..X NAST..ZZ CZM NAST..ZZ NAST..P-2Z
NAST..ZZUU NAST..ZZUU
NACV RF..Y YCRC YCRC CYR
NACV..LL RF..PPY YCRSC YCRSC CYR..S
inch
NACV..X RF YCR YCR CCYR

NACV..XLL RF..PP YCRS YCRS CCYR..S
11
75
Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ●Linear

Linear motion bearings/Other items
NTN INA TORRINGTON NSK IKO KOYO THK SKF NADELLA Mc,GILL
FF FF FT..N
FF..ZW FF..ZW
BF BF FT FT
Linear motion bearings
RF
KD RLF ST ST
KD..LL ST..UU STUU
KH KH
mm
KLM KB LB LM..N LM
KLM..LL LM..NUU LM..UU
KLM..S LM..NAJ LM..AJ
KLM..SLL LM..NUUAJ
KLM..P LM..NOP LM..-OP
KLM..PLL LM..NUUOP
RLM RUS (SR,GSN) LRU PNC..EE
HF HF FC FC
HFL HFL FCB FCB
WR WR WR JA
BR BR AR JB
Other items
G G VC OS HM,HMS,MH,MHS ET G
mm
GD SD KC DS HMSA,MHSA UL
FRIS UWL,UW21 NFB M..ZZ,MB..ZZ
FR RUW21
JPU..S BSR
JPU..S＋JF..S BSRF
HFZ HFZ RC RC
inch
GSC
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CAT. No. 9013／E

1 Needle Roller Bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4

4 Load Rating and Life⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28

5 Fitting Needle Roller Bearings ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯32

6 Shaft and Housing Design ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯35

8 Engineering Data ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯38 10

9 Product Introduction & Index ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯43

10 Bearing Numbers ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯68

11 Comparison of Bearing Series by Manufacturer ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯70

1. Needle Roller Bearings

1. 1 Classification of needle roller bearings 1. 2 Comparison with general bearings

0.8 Series 6(21)1 is assigned a

4000 Load rating

(2) Low inertial force

(3) High rigidity PK Series KBK Series

2. Needle roller bearings have greater

0 200 400 600 800 1000 kgf

feature ensures the correct rotation of the

needle rollers. In contrast, the full-complement

(2) Friction coefficient (3) Temperature rise

130 ：With cage assembly

120 ：Without cage assembly;

0 250 500 750 1000 kgf

(4) High permissible speeds (5) Load capacity

1. 4 Production methods for needle roller bearings

Band steel Forming Pressing pockets Cutting

Cutting Shaping of end face Deburring Heat treatment

Fig. 1.8 Processing method for drawn-cup needle roller bearings

Pressing Surface treatment

Curling Welding Heat treatment

Grinding Polishing Selection

2. Characteristics of Various Series of Needle Roller Bearings

2. 1 Series numbers and bearing names

Table 2.1 Needle roller and cage assemblies

Category Series code Bearing name Appearance Characteristics

GK Needle roller and split cage assembly K Series, split type

Needle roller and split cage RK Series, split type

Cage assembly without roller High-rigidity cage assembly

Needle roller and cage Bore diameter guide for cage

Outside diameter guide for cage

Steel-plate cage assembly

Steel-plate cage assembly

Thick steel-plate cage assembly

Thick steel-plate cage assembly

KJ･･S Needle roller and cage assembly Steel-plate cage assembly

Steel-plate cage assembly

Thick steel-plate cage assembly

Needle roller and single-split

Needle roller and single-split

Needle roller and single-split

Molded cage assembly of polyamide plastic

Table 2.2 Machined-ring needle roller bearings

Category Series code Bearing name Appearance Characteristics

MR＋MI Machined-ring needle roller bearings

Machined-ring needle roller bearing Assembly of RNA48 Series and IR

Machined-ring needle roller bearing Assembly of RNA49 Series and IR

Adjustable-clearance needle roller Assembly of RNA49-S Series and

NA49･･S bearing (Dimension series 49) IR Series inner rings