N2236 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The N2236 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 180 x 320 x 86 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 180 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 320 mm |
| Width B | 86 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 825 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1140 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 106 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 27800 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN N2236 |
| 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 & N2200-series range
| Bore d | 7.087 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 12.598 in |
| Width B | 3.386 in |
| ISO bore code | 36 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 70 mm |
| Smallest bore in N2200-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in N2200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across N2200-series | 18–150 mm |
| Bore position in N2200-series (smallest first) | 25 of 33 |
| Bore above smallest N2200-series size | 160 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2236 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 N2236 model number is decoded
NTN lists N2236 on the 180×320 mm envelope, 86 mm wide: a line-contact radial bearing with a pressed sheet-steel cage and a grease limiting speed of 1,800 r/min. Digit by digit, N2236 reads as N (inner ring ribbed, outer ring ribless), ISO 15 series, and bore 180 mm; trailing letters such as EA or E mark the cage/capacity execution and are part of the order number. The separable ring comes off without removing the roller assembly from the other ring, which eases inspection and lets the non-locating arrangement accommodate thermal shaft growth. With the inner ring rotating, catalogue practice is a m6/n6 shaft seat and an H7/H6 housing; the outer ring must remain free to creep slightly axially in non-locating N arrangements. Heat the inner ring to max 120 °C for the 180 mm interference fit and support the ring face square during fitting; cocking over a keyway brinells the raceway before first rotation.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy press and large gearbox main shafts
- rolling-mill work-roll and backup-roll positions
- large turbine and generator rotor bearings
- wind-turbine gearbox planet and rotor shafts
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
- grease starvation and cage drag when relubrication intervals are extended past the grease life
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 arc-minute alignment limit
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 180 mm bore, oil-lubricated arrangements toward 2,200 r/min need positive flow and drain design; the 27800 g N2236 ring stores enough heat that grease-only duty needs a careful relubrication calculation.
- Do not replace N2236 with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 825 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- The EA high-capacity roller complement changes the load figure versus the basic execution of the same number; the 825/1140 kN pair here belongs to N2236 as printed, not to the bare size.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded N2236 skids at 1,800 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- The EA high-capacity roller complement changes the load figure versus the basic execution of the same number; the 825/1140 kN pair here belongs to N2236 as printed, not to the bare size.
- The 825/1140 kN ratings, 106 kN Pu and 27800 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for N2236 (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 N2236?
N2236 is an NTN N single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 180 mm bore, 320 mm OD and 86 mm width (7.087 × 12.598 × 3.386 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 825 kN, C0 1140 kN, Pu 106 kN, grease limiting speed 1,800 r/min, oil 2,200 r/min, mass about 27800 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. N2236 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. N2236 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can N2236 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 N2236?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 218 mm, Ew 282 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 180/320 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 1,800 r/min grease / 2,200 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.