N220 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The N220 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 180 x 34 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 100 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 34 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 203 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 217 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 23.9 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3260 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN N220 |
| 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 | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 1.339 in |
| ISO bore code | 20 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 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) | 18 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest N200-series size | 83 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N220-ECP | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 100×180×34 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 N220 model number is decoded
N220 belongs to the NTN cylindrical roller range in NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: line-contact rollers between ground raceways for a 203 kN dynamic rating in the 100 mm bore. On the NTN nameplate N states which ring carries the ribs, which determines whether N220 floats or locates; the numeric remainder is the ISO 15 series and 100 mm bore reference, not a fit or clearance instruction. With C 203 kN and C0 217 kN (C0/C ≈ 1.07) 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 3,800 r/min is .84 of the 4,500 r/min oil value for N220; grease-churn heating closes that gap as fill quantity rises. 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
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
- heavy industrial gearbox and reducer shafts
- large pump, turbine and compressor rotors
Known failure patterns
- inner-ring raceway spalling from overload in the line-contact Hertzian zone
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 100 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 180 mm raceway.
- Do not replace N220 with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 203 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N220 skids at 3,800 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N220 skids at 3,800 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N220 skids at 3,800 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- The 203/217 kN ratings, 23.9 kN Pu and 3260 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for N220 (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 N220?
N220 is an NTN N single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 100 mm bore, 180 mm OD and 34 mm width (3.937 × 7.087 × 1.339 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 203 kN, C0 217 kN, Pu 23.9 kN, grease limiting speed 3,800 r/min, oil 4,500 r/min, mass about 3260 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. N220 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. N220 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can N220 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 N220?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 120 mm, Ew 160 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 100/180 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 3,800 r/min grease / 4,500 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.