N213EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The N213EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 65 x 120 x 23 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 65 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 120 mm |
| Width B | 23 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 127 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 119 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 14.5 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1010 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN N213EA |
| 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 | 2.559 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.724 in |
| Width B | 0.906 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 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) | 11 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest N200-series size | 48 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N213EA | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; standard interchange — confirm clearance class and precision with the 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 N213EA model number is decoded
NTN lists N213EA on the 65×120 mm envelope, 23 mm wide: a line-contact radial bearing with the EA high-capacity pressed sheet-steel cage and a grease limiting speed of 5,400 r/min. Digit by digit, N213EA reads as N (inner ring ribbed, outer ring ribless), ISO 15 series, and bore 65 mm; trailing letters such as EA or E mark the cage/capacity execution and are part of the order number. With C 127 kN and C0 119 kN (C0/C ≈ 0.94) the bearing is proportioned for heavy radial load; the N design is non-locating like NU but floats with the separable outer ring in the housing. Speed ratio check: limiting 5,400 r/min is .71 of the 7,600 r/min oil value for N213EA; grease-churn heating closes that gap as fill quantity rises. Keep the open bearing wrapped until fitting: the line-contact raceways of the 65 mm bore indent under a single hard particle, and the steel cage provides no sealing of its own.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
- crusher and vibrating-screen drive shafts
- marine gearbox and deck-machinery shafts
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- pressed-steel cage pocket wear when rollers skid at light load or too-thin lubricant
- micro-pitting when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 65 mm inner ring (max 120 °C) and mount it before fitting the outer ring; the ring mass makes square guidance essential — driving through the rollers brinells the 120 mm raceway.
- Grease limiting speed 5,400 r/min and oil 7,600 r/min are different limits for N213EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- Grease limiting speed 5,400 r/min and oil 7,600 r/min are different limits for N213EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 120 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N213EA skids at 5,400 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- The 127/119 kN ratings, 14.5 kN Pu and 1010 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for N213EA (EA pressed-steel-cage 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 N213EA?
N213EA is an NTN N single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 65 mm bore, 120 mm OD and 23 mm width (2.559 × 4.724 × 0.906 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 127 kN, C0 119 kN, Pu 14.5 kN, grease limiting speed 5,400 r/min, oil 7,600 r/min, mass about 1010 g. It is open, with the EA high-capacity 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. N213EA 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. This page's bearing carries the EA pressed-steel-cage execution.
Can N213EA 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 N213EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 78.5 mm, Ew 108.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 65/120 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 5,400 r/min grease / 7,600 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.