N217EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The N217EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 150 x 28 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 150 mm |
| Width B | 28 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 198 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 199 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 23 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4100 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1930 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN N217EA |
| 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 | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 1.102 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 32.5 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) | 15 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest N200-series size | 68 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N217EA | 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 N217EA model number is decoded
N217EA is the standard section of the NTN N200 dimension series for a 85 mm shaft — 198 kN of basic dynamic capacity in a 1930 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 85 mm, with 150 mm OD and 28 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. At 5,800 r/min with oil versus 4,100 r/min with grease (a 1,700 r/min band), lubrication choice for N217EA is a thermal decision, not just a sealing one. Rating life at 198 kN C assumes clean oil and adequate film; the 23 kN Pu floor means contamination derating — not the C rating alone — governs adjusted life in dusty gearboxes. 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
- 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
- inner-ring raceway spalling from overload in the line-contact Hertzian zone
- cage distortion after a mounting blow carried through the roller set
- micro-pitting when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- hard-particle indentation of raceways in unfiltered oil or open arrangements
- hard-particle indentation of raceways in unfiltered oil or open arrangements
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 85 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 150 mm raceway.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 85 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full N200 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- The 32.5 mm section at 85 mm bore leaves a narrow oil path; with the EA pressed-steel-cage cage the relubrication groove and oil-level design must keep grease from churning in the 28 mm-wide cavity.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use N217EA 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 4,100 r/min and oil 5,800 r/min are different limits for N217EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The 198/199 kN ratings, 23 kN Pu and 1930 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for N217EA (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 N217EA?
N217EA is an NTN N single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 85 mm bore, 150 mm OD and 28 mm width (3.346 × 5.906 × 1.102 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 198 kN, C0 199 kN, Pu 23 kN, grease limiting speed 4,100 r/min, oil 5,800 r/min, mass about 1930 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. N217EA 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 N217EA 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 N217EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 100.5 mm, Ew 136.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 85/150 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 4,100 r/min grease / 5,800 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.