
Needle Roller Bearings — SKF NA/NK/HK Series
SKF Needle Roller Bearings in the NA, NK, and HK series offer the highest load capacity in the smallest radial cross-section of any rolling bearing type. Their long, thin rollers (length-to-diameter ratio of 3:1 to 10:1) pack maximum rolling contact area into a minimal envelope, making them indispensable where radial space is at a premium. NA-series bearings feature a machined inner ring for precision applications; NK-series are full-complement (cageless) designs for maximum load at low speeds; and HK-series drawn cup bearings integrate the outer ring into a thin, stamped shell for the most compact installation possible. These bearings are the standard in automotive transmissions, rocker arms, cam followers, printing press rollers, and textile machinery guides. SKF needle rollers feature crowned ends to prevent edge stress under misalignment. Shri Narayan Machinery LLP in Noida stocks SKF needle roller bearings for automotive, printing, and industrial applications.
Key Features
Technical Specifications
| Type | Needle Roller (various configurations) |
| Series Available | NA (with inner ring), NK (full complement), HK (drawn cup) |
| Bore Size Range | 5mm to 120mm |
| Outer Diameter Range | 10mm to 165mm |
| Width Range | 6mm to 45mm |
| Dynamic Load Rating (max) | Up to 180 kN (NA series, large sizes) |
| Static Load Rating (max) | Up to 260 kN |
| Limiting Speed | Up to 20,000 RPM (cage-guided, small bores) |
| Roller L/D Ratio | 3:1 to 10:1 |
| Cage Material | Pressed steel or polyamide |
| Seal Options | Open or with integral seals (RS suffix) |
Applications
The Needle Roller Bearings is used across a wide range of industrial applications:
- Automotive gearboxes — planet gear shaft bearings in automatic transmissions
- Engine rocker arms and cam followers — oscillating motion under high frequency
- Printing machinery — ink rollers, impression cylinders, and paper feed mechanisms
- Textile machinery — guide rollers, tensioners, and thread take-up mechanisms
- Hydraulic pumps and motors — piston pin and swash plate bearings
- Packaging machines — compact roller guides for film and foil handling
- Robot joints — compact, high-stiffness bearings for articulated arms
Industries Served
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