N216EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The N216EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 140 x 26 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 140 mm |
| Width B | 26 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 165 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 167 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 19.7 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1560 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN N216EA |
| 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 | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.512 in |
| Width B | 1.024 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 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) | 14 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest N200-series size | 63 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N216EA | 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 N216EA model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, N216EA appears as a 80 mm bore single-row cylindrical roller bearing (165 kN C / 167 kN C0) with the EA high-capacity pressed sheet-steel cage, listed to the ISO 15 boundary plan. Digit by digit, N216EA reads as N (inner ring ribbed, outer ring ribless), ISO 15 series, and bore 80 mm; trailing letters such as EA or E mark the cage/capacity execution and are part of the order number. EA marks the high-capacity design: optimised roller complement in a pressed (stamped) sheet-steel cage for more load capacity than the basic number in the same ISO 15 envelope; the ＊ symbol printed before the number in 2203E marks the ULTAGE new-generation specification — upgraded material/geometry and longer rating life, not part of the order code; quote the full N216EA designation when purchasing. 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. On N arrangements confirm which ring is separable before heating: forcing the ribbed ring off over the roller complement damages the cage and rib faces.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- crusher and vibrating-screen drive shafts
- marine gearbox and deck-machinery shafts
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
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
- roller-end and raceway scoring from inadequate oil flow under heavy radial load
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 arc-minute alignment limit
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 80 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 140 mm raceway.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N216EA skids at 4,400 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- The 26 mm width and abutment faces must be square to the axis; a tilted spacer concentrates load across the roller set and shows as uneven raceway polish on the 80 mm inner ring.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N216EA skids at 4,400 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- The 26 mm width and abutment faces must be square to the axis; a tilted spacer concentrates load across the roller set and shows as uneven raceway polish on the 80 mm inner ring.
- The 165/167 kN ratings, 19.7 kN Pu and 1560 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for N216EA (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 N216EA?
N216EA is an NTN N single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 80 mm bore, 140 mm OD and 26 mm width (3.15 × 5.512 × 1.024 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 165 kN, C0 167 kN, Pu 19.7 kN, grease limiting speed 4,400 r/min, oil 6,100 r/min, mass about 1560 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. N216EA 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 N216EA 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 N216EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 95.3 mm, Ew 127.3 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 80/140 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 4,400 r/min grease / 6,100 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.