NF212 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NF212 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 110 x 22 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 22 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 76 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 75 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 9.15 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 802 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NF212 |
| 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 & NF200-series range
| Bore d | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 0.866 in |
| ISO bore code | 12 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in NF200-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NF200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NF200-series | 14–92 mm |
| Bore position in NF200-series (smallest first) | 9 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest NF200-series size | 40 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NF212 | 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 NF212 model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, NF212 appears as a 60 mm bore single-row cylindrical roller bearing (76 kN C / 75 kN C0) with a pressed sheet-steel cage, listed to the ISO 15 boundary plan. Digit by digit, NF212 reads as NF (one rib on each ring), ISO 15 series, and bore 60 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. Mass 802 g for the 60×110×22 mm NF212 execution covers the pressed-steel cage and full roller complement; substitute on mass plus rating, not envelope alone. Mount the separable inner ring + roller assembly on the shaft first and slide the outer ring into the housing; never press the outer ring through the rollers of NF212.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- marine gearbox and deck-machinery shafts
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
- heavy industrial gearbox and reducer shafts
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- cage wear accelerated when the EA high-capacity roller complement runs continuously above its thermal balance
- grease starvation and cage drag when relubrication intervals are extended past the grease life
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 60 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 110 mm raceway.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 110 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- Grease limiting speed 6,400 r/min and oil 7,600 r/min are different limits for NF212: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The EA high-capacity roller complement changes the load figure versus the basic execution of the same number; the 76/75 kN pair here belongs to NF212 as printed, not to the bare size.
- The EA high-capacity roller complement changes the load figure versus the basic execution of the same number; the 76/75 kN pair here belongs to NF212 as printed, not to the bare size.
- The 76/75 kN ratings, 9.15 kN Pu and 802 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NF212 (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 NF212?
NF212 is an NTN NF single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 60 mm bore, 110 mm OD and 22 mm width (2.362 × 4.331 × 0.866 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 76 kN, C0 75 kN, Pu 9.15 kN, grease limiting speed 6,400 r/min, oil 7,600 r/min, mass about 802 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. NF212 is one integral rib on each ring — separable inner ring with single-direction axial guidance and a defined shaft position.
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. NF212 is listed among the ＊ ULTAGE-marked executions in 2203E.
Can NF212 take axial load and locate a shaft?
the NF design gives one-direction axial guidance via its single outer-ring rib. The loose rib ring still only suits light/short-duration axial guidance; heavy thrust belongs to a dedicated thrust bearing.
What do Fw and Ew mean for NF212?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 73.5 mm, Ew 97.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 60/110 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 6,400 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.