2216-EKTN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 2216-EKTN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 140 x 33 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 = 140 mm d = 80 B = 33 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 80 mm, outer diameter D 140 mm, width B 33 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 80 mm
Outer diameter D 140 mm
Width B 33 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 65 kN
Basic static load rating C0 25.5 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 1.25 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 8500 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 6000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 2000 g
Manufacturer designation 2216 EKTN9
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 d3.15 in
Outer diameter D5.512 in
Width B1.299 in
ISO bore code16
Radial section height (D−d)/230 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)17 of 23
Bore above smallest 2200-series size70 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
2216 NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 80×140×33 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting.
2216-ETN9 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 80×140×33 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 2216 ETN9 is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement 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 2216-EKTN9 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: 2216 carries code 16 = 80 mm (code × 5). Envelope 80×140×33 mm (3.15×5.512×1.299 in) with a 30.0 mm radial section height, C 65 kN, C0 25.5 kN and Pu 1.25 kN. The open 2216 EKTN9 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The EKTN9 suffix identifies the glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage execution. The K suffix marks a 1:12 tapered bore for direct mounting on a tapered shaft or with an adapter sleeve. Reference (thermal) speed 8500 r/min, limiting speed 6000 r/min, catalogue mass 2000 g.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • conveyor drum and pulley shafts
  • agricultural gearboxes
  • textile machinery drives
  • industrial fans and blowers

Known failure patterns

  • contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
  • lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
  • adapter-sleeve fretting when the sleeve is not locked against the shaft shoulder
  • incorrect sleeve tightening that leaves the tapered bore loose or over-expanded, changing internal clearance
  • fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
  • cage damage from running beyond the limiting speed

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 2216-EKTN9 (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
  • The fatigue load limit is 1.25 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
  • Tighten the adapter sleeve to the SKF-recommended starting clearance, not to feel — an over-tightened sleeve expands the inner ring and removes all internal clearance.
  • The EKTN9 suffix on 2216-EKTN9 denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 6000 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
  • Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 2216-EKTN9 (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
  • Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a 80 mm rotating shaft use a k5 seat with an H7 housing; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of 2216-EKTN9?

SKF 2216 EKTN9 measures 80 mm bore × 140 mm OD × 33 mm width (3.15 × 5.512 × 1.299 in), mass about 2000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.

How does the bore code in 2216 work?

The final two digits of 2216 are bore code 16, multiplied by 5 to give 80 mm.

Can 2216-EKTN9 take axial load?

A self-aligning ball bearing can carry some axial load in addition to radial load, but its axial capacity is lower than an angular-contact bearing of the same envelope. Use it where misalignment, not thrust, is the main requirement.

Which fits should I use for 2216-EKTN9?

With a rotating inner ring use roughly k5 on the shaft and H7 in the 140 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.

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.