7220B bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7220B is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 180 x 34 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 100 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 34 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 144 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 114 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 7.3 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3260 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 7220B |
| 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 & 7200-series range
| Bore d | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 1.339 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 mm |
| Smallest bore in 7200-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 7200-series | 540 mm |
| Width range across 7200-series | 9–85 mm |
| Bore position in 7200-series (smallest first) | 21 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest 7200-series size | 90 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 7220B model number is decoded
7220B is an NTN single-row angular contact ball bearing: medium-duty 7200 single-row family, listed in NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E at 100 x 180 x 34 mm. NTN builds the number from 72 is the single-row dimension series (medium-duty 7200 single-row family), then 20 encodes the 100 mm bore (bore code x 5), and the trailing B marks the 40 deg contact-angle execution (the no-letter standard bearing works at 30 deg). Catalogue mass is about 3260 g, which at this 40.0 mm radial section keeps the bearing comfortably inside high-speed spindle weight budgets. Against a deep-groove bearing of the same 100 mm bore, this bearing trades some pure-radial comfort for real one-direction thrust capacity and higher running accuracy. A 100 mm shaft typically takes a k5/m5 fit for rotating inner-ring load; keep the housing bore to G6/H6 class so the contact geometry is not distorted.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- marine auxiliary and winch gearbox shafts
- rolling-mill and metalworking drive shafts
- large pump, fan and compressor rotor shafts
- crane and hoist gearbox shafts
Known failure patterns
- false brinelling on the raceway contact ellipses when a preloaded spindle sits vibrating at standstill — visible as evenly spaced flute-like wear at ball pitch
- thermal runaway from excessive preload: the pair runs hot, grease darkens and the contact ellipse spreads until the raceways smear
- pressed-steel cage pocket wear and rivet loosening after repeated ball skid at light load and high speed
- lubricant starvation scoring at the ball/raceway contact when grease volume or relubrication interval is guessed instead of calculated
- flaking that starts at the raceway shoulder on the thrust-loaded side when axial load repeatedly exceeds the design share
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Bearings of 100 mm bore arrive heavy enough that handling damage (dents from slings, tilting on the shaft) is a real failure precursor — use proper lifting and heating kit.
- The 40 deg B-execution raises axial capacity but lowers the speed ceiling — do not copy the standard-bearing speed and preload settings onto it.
- 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.
- 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.
- The 144/114 kN ratings and 7.3 kN Pu here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 7220B; 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 7220B?
7220B is a single-row angular contact ball bearing to ISO 15: 100 mm bore, 180 mm outside diameter, 34 mm width (3.937 x 7.087 x 1.339 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 144 kN, C0 114 kN and a 7.3 kN fatigue load limit Pu; the grease limiting speed is 3,400 r/min and the oil rating 4,500 r/min; mass about 3260 g.
How is the 7220B designation structured?
72 is the single-row dimension series (medium-duty 7200 single-row family); 20 encodes the 100 mm bore (bore code x 5), and the trailing B marks the 40 deg contact-angle execution (the no-letter standard bearing works at 30 deg). The 180 mm OD and 34 mm width follow the ISO 15 boundary-dimension plan for that series.
Which axial direction does 7220B support?
One 7220B alone takes thrust in one direction only, along its 40 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 7220B?
Per NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, the grease limiting speed is 3,400 r/min and the oil rating 4,500 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 7220B?
The 100/180/34 mm envelope is ISO 15 interchangeable, but internal geometry — contact angle, osculation, cage and shoulder details — is maker-specific. Re-verify C 144 kN / C0 114 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.