7002-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7002-NTN is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 15 x 32 x 9 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 15 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 32 mm |
| Width B | 9 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 6.4 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 3.15 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.25 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 23000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 35 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 7002 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |
Source: catalog reference (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E) · extracted 2026-10-01
Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E); NTN® is a trademark of NTN Corporation, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized NTN distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at ntnglobal.com.
Dimensions in inches & 7000-series range
| Bore d | 0.591 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.26 in |
| Width B | 0.354 in |
| ISO bore code | 02 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 8.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 7000-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 7000-series | 420 mm |
| Width range across 7000-series | 8–65 mm |
| Bore position in 7000-series (smallest first) | 3 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest 7000-series size | 5 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7002 | GENERIC-ISO | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the 7002-NTN model number is decoded
7002 is the 15 mm bore member of NTN's standard-section 7000 single-row family, with a 32 mm outside diameter and 9 mm section width. The designation breaks down as 70 is the single-row dimension series (standard-section 7000 single-row family); 02 encodes the 15 mm bore (bore code x 5); with no letter after the digits it is the standard 30 deg contact-angle execution — the 40 deg version carries a B. Catalogue dynamic rating C is 6.4 kN against C0 3.15 kN — a C0/C ratio of 0.49 that is typical of an angular-contact contact ellipse. The 15/32/9 envelope is an ISO 15 boundary plan, so dimensional interchange with other makers holds — ratings and internal geometry do not automatically follow. After mounting, check axial float or preload with a dial gauge on the shaft end — the specification, not hand feel, decides whether the contact angle works as rated.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- bicycle and motorcycle wheel and steering positions
- small gearbox pinion shafts with helical gears
- precision instrument and encoder support shafts
- small machine-tool spindle and live-centre positions
Known failure patterns
- impact brinelling dents on the 30 deg contact path after a shaft-side hammer blow during mounting, because axial shock travels straight through the contact angle
- thermal runaway from excessive preload: the pair runs hot, grease darkens and the contact ellipse spreads until the raceways smear
- machined-cage land scoring when a high-speed spindle runs past its grease rating and the cage runs dry on its guidance surface
- flaking that starts at the raceway shoulder on the thrust-loaded side when axial load repeatedly exceeds the design share
- lubricant starvation scoring at the ball/raceway contact when grease volume or relubrication interval is guessed instead of calculated
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 15 mm bore the rings are thin-sectioned: press force must go through the ring being fitted, never through the balls, or the first damage is already in the raceway before the machine runs.
- The standard 30 deg bearing and its B (40 deg) sibling share the envelope; picking between them is a load-direction decision, not a quality upgrade.
- Catalogue mass and ratings belong to the open execution; shields, seals and resin cages change both the speed ceiling and the thermal behaviour of the same basic size.
- If the application vibrates at standstill (transport, idle machine next to a running line), specify protection: the contact ellipse of a preloaded bearing false-brinells faster than a loose one.
- Substituting the B (40 deg) execution for the standard 30 deg bearing changes the axial/radial load split — the shaft position and the mating bearing see different forces even though the envelope is identical.
- The 6.4/3.15 kN ratings and 0.25 kN Pu here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 7002; internal geometry legitimately differs between manufacturers, so re-verify ratings, contact angle and suffix before substituting another make on a rated drive.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue ratings of NTN 7002?
7002 is a single-row angular contact ball bearing to ISO 15: 15 mm bore, 32 mm outside diameter, 9 mm width (0.591 x 1.26 x 0.354 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 6.4 kN, C0 3.15 kN and a 0.25 kN fatigue load limit Pu; the grease limiting speed is 23,000 r/min and the oil rating 31,000 r/min; mass about 35 g.
How is the 7002 designation structured?
70 is the single-row dimension series (standard-section 7000 single-row family); 02 encodes the 15 mm bore (bore code x 5); with no letter after the digits it is the standard 30 deg contact-angle execution — the 40 deg version carries a B. The 32 mm OD and 9 mm width follow the ISO 15 boundary-dimension plan for that series.
Which axial direction does 7002 support?
One 7002 alone takes thrust in one direction only, along its 30 deg contact angle; reversing thrust calls for a second bearing or a factory-matched DB/DF/DT pair (the catalogue right-hand columns list the paired ratings). Radial load is always carried as a combined load through the angled contact.
What lubrication speeds does NTN print for 7002?
Per NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, the grease limiting speed is 23,000 r/min and the oil rating 31,000 r/min. These are catalogue ceilings for a correctly mounted bearing with the stated lubricant; preload, fill quantity, ambient heat and paired arrangements all move the real limit.
What should be checked before substituting another make for 7002?
The 15/32/9 mm envelope is ISO 15 interchangeable, but internal geometry — contact angle, osculation, cage and shoulder details — is maker-specific. Re-verify C 6.4 kN / C0 3.15 kN, the speed figures, contact angle and suffix meaning against the donor catalogue before swapping on a rated drive.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E on 2026-10-01. Read our editorial & correction policy.