NF228 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NF228 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 140 x 250 x 42 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 140 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 250 mm |
| Width B | 42 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 345 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 400 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 39.5 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 7720 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NF228 |
| 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 | 5.512 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 9.843 in |
| Width B | 1.654 in |
| ISO bore code | 28 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 55 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) | 22 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest NF200-series size | 120 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NF228 | 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 NF228 model number is decoded
NF228 is the standard section of the NTN NF200 dimension series for a 140 mm shaft — 345 kN of basic dynamic capacity in a 7720 g, open bearing. Reading the code: NF for the rib-on-each-ring type, then the ISO 15 diameter/width series and the bore code — ×5 = 140 mm (00–03 use the 10/12/15/17 exception table). NTN ships these bearings open with normal (CN) radial clearance and P0 tolerance as standard; precision classes and C3/C4 clearance are separate order suffixes, not part of NF228. Thermal planning around the 2,700 r/min grease ceiling should include the cage type (a pressed sheet-steel cage) and oil-flow option to 3,100 r/min for continuously high-duty 140 mm positions. On NF 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
- ship propulsion line shafts and reduction gears
- mining SAG/ball-mill drive shafts
- offshore drawworks and winch drums
- heavy press and large gearbox main 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
- roller-end and raceway scoring from inadequate oil flow under heavy radial load
- hard-particle indentation of raceways in unfiltered oil or open arrangements
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 arc-minute alignment limit
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 140 mm bore, oil-lubricated arrangements toward 3,100 r/min need positive flow and drain design; the 7720 g NF228 ring stores enough heat that grease-only duty needs a careful relubrication calculation.
- Do not replace NF228 with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 345 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NF228 alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 140 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NF200 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 250 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- The 345/400 kN ratings, 39.5 kN Pu and 7720 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NF228 (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 NF228?
NF228 is an NTN NF single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 140 mm bore, 250 mm OD and 42 mm width (5.512 × 9.843 × 1.654 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 345 kN, C0 400 kN, Pu 39.5 kN, grease limiting speed 2,700 r/min, oil 3,100 r/min, mass about 7720 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. NF228 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. NF228 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NF228 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 NF228?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 169 mm, Ew 221 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 140/250 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 2,700 r/min grease / 3,100 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.