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SKF NK 38/20

Single row needle roller bearing with machined rings, with flanges, without inner ring technical reference with manufacturer-sourced dimensions, characteristics and engineering resources.

Technical data available
Outside diameterD
48 mm
WidthB
20 mm
Dynamic load ratingC
30 kN
Static load ratingC0
49 kN
Limiting speednG
12000 r/min
Mass≈m
0.079 kg

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Technical data

Product specifications

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Core specifications13 parameters
Core specifications
ParameterSymbolValue
Variant / constructionNeedle roller bearings
Outside diameterD48 mm
WidthB20 mm
Basic dynamic load ratingC30 kN
Basic static load ratingC049 kN
Fatigue load limitPu6.1 kN
Reference speednref11000 r/min
Limiting speednG12000 r/min
Mass≈m0.079 kg
SealingWithout
CageSheet steel
Bearing materialBearing steel
LubricantNone
Dimensions3 parameters
Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Bore diameter of needle roller complement38.0 mm
Outside diameter48.0 mm
Width20.0 mm
Product identity5 parameters
Product identity
ParameterSymbolValue
Official product categoryNeedle roller bearings
Official taxonomy path/products/rolling-bearings/roller-bearings/needle-roller-bearings/needle-roller-bearings-with-machined-rings
Structure group IDBN1_002
Available from SKFYes
RemanufacturableNo
Engineering — Abutment dimensions2 parameters
Engineering — Abutment dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Diameter of housing abutmentD amax. 46 mm
Fillet radiusr amax. 0.3 mm
Engineering — Associated seals2 parameters
Engineering — Associated seals
ParameterSymbolValue
Radial shaft seal with a low cross-sectional height, single lipG 38x48x4
Radial shaft seal with a low cross-sectional height, double lipSD 38x48x4
Engineering — Calculation data6 parameters
Engineering — Calculation data
ParameterSymbolValue
SKF performance classSKF Explorer
Basic dynamic load ratingC30 kN
Basic static load ratingC 049 kN
Fatigue load limitP u6.1 kN
Reference speed11000 r/min
Limiting speed12000 r/min
Engineering — Dimensions4 parameters
Engineering — Dimensions
ParameterSymbolValue
Diameter under rollersF w38 mm
Outside diameterD48 mm
WidthC20 mm
Chamfer dimension outer ringr 1,2min. 0.3 mm
Logistics3 parameters
Logistics
ParameterSymbolValue
Product net weight0.079 kg
eClass code23-05-09-03
UNSPSC code31171512
Performance5 parameters
Performance
ParameterSymbolValue
Basic dynamic load rating30.0 kN
Basic static load rating49.0 kN
Reference speed11000.0 r/min
Limiting speed12000.0 r/min
SKF performance classSKF Explorer
Properties13 parameters
Properties
ParameterSymbolValue
Bearing partBearing without inner ring
Number of rows1
Outer ring typeMachined (solid)
Aligning featureWithout
CageSheet steel
Number of flanges, outer ring2
Tolerance classNormal
Material, bearingBearing steel
CoatingWithout
SealingWithout
LubricantNone
Relubrication featureWith
Indicative carbon footprint for new product0.29 kg CO 2 e

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