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Combined Needle Roller Bearing (Needle Roller/Angular Contact Ball Bearing, Needle Roller/Thrust Ball Bearing)

NKIA 59 / NKIB 59 / NX / NKX / SKF (Official website)

A fixed-side bearing that combines a radial needle roller bearing with a thrust bearing, enabling simultaneous radial and axial load support.

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Specifications

Axial clearance 0.08~0.25 mm

How to choose Needle roller bearings

Points to check when selecting, with the values for this product (Combined Needle Roller Bearing (Needle Roller/Angular Contact Ball Bearing, Needle Roller/Thrust Ball Bearing)).

  1. 1. Select dimensions by shaft diameter and presence of inner ring

    Types without an inner ring use the shaft directly as the raceway, so the roller pitch circle diameter Fw corresponds to the applicable shaft diameter. In this case the shaft requires sufficient hardness and surface finish. If the shaft cannot serve as the raceway, select a type with an inner ring and match the shaft diameter using the bore diameter d.

  2. 2. Check housing dimensions by outside diameter and width

    The outside diameter D determines the housing bore diameter, and the width C determines the axial installation space. Shell types have thin walls and allow a smaller outside diameter, but they are retained by press fit, so the housing bore tolerance and rigidity must be verified.

  3. 3. Verify life and static strength with rated loads

    The basic dynamic load rating Cr is used for calculating rolling fatigue life, and the basic static load rating C0r is used for examining permanent deformation under shock loads or stationary loads. The listed Cr values range widely from 1.23 to 13200 kN, and are larger for double-row types and larger diameters.

  4. 4. Choose the type suited to the application

    Select shell types for space savings and solid types for high load and high rigidity. Select self-aligning types where shaft tilt is present, combined types with thrust bearings for fixed-side positions that also carry axial load, and cam followers for applications rolling along cams or rails.

  5. 5. Match rotational speed with lubrication method

    The limiting speed varies with the lubrication method, and generally oil lubrication allows higher speeds than grease lubrication. Confirm that the operating speed is below the limiting speed for each lubrication condition.

  6. 6. Consider sealing and operating environment

    In environments where foreign matter or moisture may enter, selecting contact-seal types such as RS or 2RS, or grease-packed types, helps retain lubricant and reduces relubrication effort. However, the seal increases rotational resistance and imposes limits on operating temperature, so these points should be considered.

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Description

The needle roller/angular contact ball bearings come in two series: NKIA (unidirectional axial load) and NKIB (bidirectional). The needle roller/thrust ball bearings come in two series: NX full-complement thrust bearings and NKX thrust ball bearings with cage. They can be used in back-to-back arrangement and with preload.

Features

  • Simultaneous radial and axial load support
  • Axial clearance of NKIB is 0.08 to 0.25 mm
  • Preload prevents ball skidding

Applications

  • Fixed-side bearing arrangements
  • Equipment with high rotational speeds or difficult lubrication

FAQ

Q. What series of SKF combined needle roller bearings are available? Please explain the differences between NKIA 59, NKIB 59, NX and NKX.
A. The needle roller/angular contact ball bearings come in two series: NKIA (unidirectional axial load) and NKIB (bidirectional). The needle roller/thrust ball bearings come in two series: NX full-complement thrust bearings and NKX thrust ball bearings with cage.
Q. What is the axial clearance range of NKIB 59?
A. The axial clearance of NKIB 59 is 0.08 to 0.25 mm.
Q. Can combined needle roller bearings accept radial and axial loads simultaneously? What applications are they suited for?
A. They can accept radial and axial loads simultaneously. They are suited for fixed-side bearing arrangements and equipment with high rotational speeds or difficult lubrication.
Q. Can combined needle roller bearings be used with preload?
A. They can be used in back-to-back arrangement and with preload. Preload prevents ball skidding.

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