Cylindrical roller bearing · NU2 series
NU238 bearing
190 × 340 × 55 mm
The NU238 is a cylindrical roller bearing with a 190 mm bore, 340 mm outside diameter and 55 mm width. NJ238, NUP238, N238 share these boundary dimensions with a different flange arrangement. Light series; NJ2, NUP2 and N2 share these dimensions.
- Bore d
- 190 mm 7.4803 in
- Outside diameter D
- 340 mm 13.3858 in
- Width B
- 55 mm 2.1654 in
- Dimension series
- 02
- Load directions
- High radial; NJ/NUP limited axial
Designation explained
What NU238 means
Standard bearing numbers encode the type, the dimension series and the bore. Anything after the base number — seals, clearance, cage — is a suffix.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
NU | Cylindrical roller bearing, two flanges on the outer ring, none on the inner ring (NJ, NUP and N are other flange arrangements) |
2 | Dimension series 02 |
38 | 38 → 190 mm bore (38 × 5) |
Variants
Common NU238 variants
Suffixes change the bearing without changing its boundary dimensions. The exact letters differ between manufacturers — always order by the full designation from the maker you choose.
| Suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
NJ / NUP / N | NJ238 | Other flange arrangements with the same d × D × B — they locate the shaft differently and are not interchangeable without checking |
E / EC | NU238E | Reinforced internal design with more or larger rollers (higher load rating) |
M / P / J | NU238-E-M1 | Cage: brass (M), polyamide (P / TVP) or pressed steel (J) |
CN (no suffix) | NU238 | Normal internal clearance |
C3 | NU238-C3 | Internal clearance greater than normal — common for electric motors and heated shafts |
C4 | NU238-C4 | Internal clearance greater than C3 |
Same envelope
Same 190 × 340 × 55 mm, different type
These bearings have exactly the same bore, outside diameter and width but are a different type. They fit the same housing and shaft, but carry loads differently — same size is not the same function.
Same bore
Other 190 mm bore bearings
Every standard bearing in this reference with a 190 mm bore, from light to heavy sections.
| Designation | Type | D | B / H |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6038 | Deep groove ball bearing | 290 mm | 46 mm |
| 6338 | Deep groove ball bearing | 400 mm | 78 mm |
| 7338 | Angular contact ball bearing | 400 mm | 78 mm |
| NU338 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 400 mm | 78 mm |
| NU2238 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 340 mm | 92 mm |
| NU2338 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 400 mm | 132 mm |
| 22238 | Spherical roller bearing | 340 mm | 92 mm |
| 22338 | Spherical roller bearing | 400 mm | 132 mm |
Where to buy
Find NU238 at sellers
Search results on independent sellers. We are not affiliated with them, do not earn from these links and do not see their prices or stock. Results mix brands and variants — check the full designation before you order.
About these dimensions. Boundary dimensions follow ISO 15 (radial bearings — boundary dimensions, general plan), dimension series 02, and are the same for every manufacturer of a standard NU238. Chamfers, load ratings, speed limits and weight depend on the manufacturer and design and are not shown — use the maker's datasheet for engineering decisions. Last checked 9 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Learn more
What size is a NU238 bearing?
A NU238 is a cylindrical roller bearing with a 190 mm bore, 340 mm outside diameter and 55 mm width (190 × 340 × 55 mm). These boundary dimensions follow the ISO dimension plan, so they are the same across manufacturers.
Is NJ238 the same as NU238?
NJ238, NUP238, N238 have the same bore, outside diameter and width as NU238, but different ring flanges. They guide the shaft axially in different ways, so swapping them changes how the arrangement works.
Can I replace NU238 with another bearing of the same size?
Other bearing types can share the same 190 × 340 × 55 mm envelope, but a different type has different load directions, speed limits and mounting needs. Same dimensions alone do not make two bearings interchangeable.
Where are the load ratings and speed limits?
They depend on the manufacturer and internal design, so we do not list a single value. Check the datasheet for the exact full designation you intend to use.
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