N210 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The N210 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 50 x 90 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 50 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 90 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 53.5 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 51 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 6.2 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 7600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 460 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN N210 |
| 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 & N200-series range
| Bore d | 1.969 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.543 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | 10 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 mm |
| Smallest bore in N200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in N200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across N200-series | 12–92 mm |
| Bore position in N200-series (smallest first) | 8 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest N200-series size | 33 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N210-ECP | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 50×90×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
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 N210 model number is decoded
N210 is the standard section of the NTN N200 dimension series for a 50 mm shaft — 53.5 kN of basic dynamic capacity in a 460 g, open bearing. The leading N defines the rib arrangement (inner ring ribbed, outer ring ribless); the dimension-series digits and the two-digit bore code resolve to 50 mm, with 90 mm OD and 20 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. At 9,000 r/min with oil versus 7,600 r/min with grease (a 1,400 r/min band), lubrication choice for N210 is a thermal decision, not just a sealing one. With the inner ring rotating, catalogue practice is a k5/m5 shaft seat and an H7/H6 housing; the outer ring must remain free to creep slightly axially in non-locating N arrangements. Provide axial location with an adjacent locating bearing rather than expecting the float cylindrical set to hold thrust on the 50 mm shaft.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- material-handling drum and wheel shafts
- papermaking and printing auxiliary drives
- fan and blower rotor positions
- industrial gearbox input and output shafts
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- cage wear accelerated when the EA high-capacity roller complement runs continuously above its thermal balance
- roller-end and raceway scoring from inadequate oil flow under heavy radial load
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
- false brinelling on standby machines exposed to external vibration
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On this 50 mm bore, shaft thermal growth can preload the inner ring if the fit is too tight; verify residual interference at temperature and confirm the float ring still slides after mounting N210.
- Open N210 units need application-supplied sealing and a defined lubricant schedule; film thickness is the first failure mode for line contact when viscosity drops at the 50 mm contact.
- The 20.0 mm section at 50 mm bore leaves a narrow oil path; with the standard cage the relubrication groove and oil-level design must keep grease from churning in the 20 mm-wide cavity.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use N210 alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- Grease limiting speed 7,600 r/min and oil 9,000 r/min are different limits for N210: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The 53.5/51 kN ratings, 6.2 kN Pu and 460 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for N210 (standard execution); other makes sharing the ISO 15 envelope revise internal geometry without changing the order number, so keep the 2203E reference with the specification for critical drives.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of N210?
N210 is an NTN N single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 50 mm bore, 90 mm OD and 20 mm width (1.969 × 3.543 × 0.787 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 53.5 kN, C0 51 kN, Pu 6.2 kN, grease limiting speed 7,600 r/min, oil 9,000 r/min, mass about 460 g. It is open, with a pressed sheet-steel cage.
What is the difference between NU, NJ, NUP, N and NF cylindrical roller bearings?
The prefix states the rib arrangement: NU has two outer-ring ribs and a ribless inner ring (float, no axial load); NJ adds ribs for one-direction location; NUP adds a loose L-ring to locate both directions; N has two inner-ring ribs and a separable outer ring; NF has one rib per ring for one-direction guidance. N210 is two integral ribs on the inner ring and a ribless separable outer ring — equivalent float behaviour with the separable ring on the housing side.
What do the EA, E and ＊ suffixes mean on NTN cylindrical roller bearings?
EA is NTN's high-capacity design with a pressed sheet-steel cage and optimised roller complement in the same ISO 15 envelope; E marks the high-capacity design at the larger bores; the ＊ symbol printed before the code in the NTN catalogue marks the ULTAGE new-generation specification and is not typed as part of the order number. N210 is listed among the ＊ ULTAGE-marked executions in 2203E.
Can N210 take axial load and locate a shaft?
the N design is non-locating like NU but floats with the separable outer ring in the housing. Provide axial location with an adjacent locating bearing (angular-contact, deep-groove or a paired NJ/NUP set).
What do Fw and Ew mean for N210?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 60.4 mm, Ew 80.4 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 50/90 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 7,600 r/min grease / 9,000 r/min oil.
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.