Needle Roller Bearings — SKF NA/NK/HK Series — SKF pneumatic product available at Shri Narayan Machinery LLP Noida
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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.

Type: Needle Roller (various configurations)Series Available: NA (with inner ring), NK (full complement), HK (drawn cup)Bore Size Range: 5mm to 120mmOuter Diameter Range: 10mm to 165mm

Key Features

Most compact bearing type — highest radial load capacity per unit cross-section
NA series with machined inner ring for precision shaft support
NK series full complement (no cage) for maximum load in low-speed applications
HK series drawn cup — stamped outer ring shell for ultra-compact installations
Crowned roller ends prevent edge stress and tolerate slight misalignment
High rigidity and low deflection under load — ideal for oscillating motion
Available with integral seals for grease retention in contaminated environments
Cage-guided variants maintain roller orientation for higher speeds

Technical Specifications

TypeNeedle Roller (various configurations)
Series AvailableNA (with inner ring), NK (full complement), HK (drawn cup)
Bore Size Range5mm to 120mm
Outer Diameter Range10mm to 165mm
Width Range6mm to 45mm
Dynamic Load Rating (max)Up to 180 kN (NA series, large sizes)
Static Load Rating (max)Up to 260 kN
Limiting SpeedUp to 20,000 RPM (cage-guided, small bores)
Roller L/D Ratio3:1 to 10:1
Cage MaterialPressed steel or polyamide
Seal OptionsOpen 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

Automotive & Transmission ManufacturingPrinting & PackagingTextile & ApparelHydraulic Systems & Mobile EquipmentRobotics & Automation

Need Needle Roller Bearings? Get the Best Dealer Price

As your SKF dealer, Shri Narayan Machinery LLP offers competitive pricing on the entire Needle Roller Bearings range. Contact us for availability and your best quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Needle Roller Bearings

Choose needle roller bearings when radial space is severely limited and the bearing must fit within a very small cross-section. They excel in applications with oscillating or slow rotational motion and high radial loads — such as transmission gears, cam followers, and rocker arms. However, needle rollers cannot handle axial loads and are generally limited to lower speeds than ball bearings. For high-speed, combined-load applications, deep groove ball bearings remain the better choice.

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