2209-ETN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 2209-ETN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 85 x 23 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 85 mm d = 45 B = 23 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 45 mm, outer diameter D 85 mm, width B 23 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 45 mm
Outer diameter D 85 mm
Width B 23 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 32.5 kN
Basic static load rating C0 10.6 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.54 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 15000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 10000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 550 g
Manufacturer designation 2209 ETN9
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)
Last verified 2026-09-27

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.

Dimensions in inches & 2200-series range

Bore d1.772 in
Outer diameter D3.346 in
Width B0.906 in
ISO bore code09
Radial section height (D−d)/220 mm
Smallest bore in 2200-series10 mm
Largest outer diameter in 2200-series200 mm
Width range across 2200-series14–53 mm
Bore position in 2200-series (smallest first)10 of 23
Bore above smallest 2200-series size35 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
2209 NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×23 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting.
2209-E-2RS1TN9 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×23 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (32.5/10.6 kN vs 22.9/7.8 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
2209-E-2RS1KTN9 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×23 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (32.5/10.6 kN vs 22.9/7.8 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
2209-EKTN9 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 45×85×23 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 2209 EKTN9 is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement, tapered bore execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only the seal/cage/bore execution differs.

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 2209-ETN9 model number is decoded

The 22xx series is the wide light-section self-aligning ball bearing (ISO dimension series 22). the last two digits encode the bore: 2209 carries code 09 = 45 mm (code × 5). Envelope 45×85×23 mm (1.772×3.346×0.906 in) with a 20.0 mm radial section height, C 32.5 kN, C0 10.6 kN and Pu 0.54 kN. The open 2209 ETN9 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The ETN9 suffix identifies the glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage execution. The bore is cylindrical (straight), for a press-fit on a 45 mm shaft. Reference (thermal) speed 15000 r/min, limiting speed 10000 r/min, catalogue mass 550 g.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • industrial fans and blowers
  • woodworking machinery
  • pump shafts with mild misalignment
  • material-handling equipment

Known failure patterns

  • lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
  • contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
  • false brinelling from vibration while the shaft stands idle
  • fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Fillet radii must clear the 2209-ETN9 chamfer so the 23 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • Fillet radii must clear the 2209-ETN9 chamfer so the 23 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • The ETN9 suffix on 2209-ETN9 denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 10000 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
  • The spherical outer raceway lets 2209-ETN9 tolerate shaft deflection, but it does not increase thrust capacity — combined loads still need an angular-contact or deep-groove bearing.
  • Fillet radii must clear the 2209-ETN9 chamfer so the 23 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 2209-ETN9 (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of 2209-ETN9?

SKF 2209 ETN9 measures 45 mm bore × 85 mm OD × 23 mm width (1.772 × 3.346 × 0.906 in), mass about 550 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.

How does the bore code in 2209 work?

The final two digits of 2209 are bore code 09, multiplied by 5 to give 45 mm.

Which fits should I use for 2209-ETN9?

With a rotating inner ring use roughly k5 on the shaft and H7 in the 85 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.

How heavy is 2209-ETN9?

Catalogue mass is 550 g for 2209 ETN9; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.