NF2209EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NF2209EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 85 x 23 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 45 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 85 mm |
| Width B | 23 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 90 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 84.5 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 10.3 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 533 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NF2209EA |
| 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 & NF2200-series range
| Bore d | 1.772 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.346 in |
| Width B | 0.906 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 mm |
| Smallest bore in NF2200-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NF2200-series | 170 mm |
| Width range across NF2200-series | 18–43 mm |
| Bore position in NF2200-series (smallest first) | 6 of 16 |
| Bore above smallest NF2200-series size | 25 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NF2209EA | 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 NF2209EA model number is decoded
For pure radial duty on a 45 mm shaft NTN supplies NF2209EA: one integral rib on each ring; the open execution is rated 6,800 r/min on grease and 9,600 r/min on oil. The leading NF defines the rib arrangement (one rib on each ring); the dimension-series digits and the two-digit bore code resolve to 45 mm, with 85 mm OD and 23 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. Line contact between rollers and raceways gives NF2209EA high radial capacity but no tolerance for misalignment: beyond roughly 3–4 arc-minutes the roller ends edge-load and fatigue accelerates. The 45 mm (1.772 in) bore and 85 mm (3.346 in) OD are ISO 15 boundary values; fillet and shoulder dimensions must still come from the NTN mounting table for the 23 mm-wide ring. 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 NF2209EA.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- medium electric-motor and generator shafts
- pump and compressor crankshafts and rotors
- machine-tool gearbox and spindle radial sets
- material-handling drum and wheel 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
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 arc-minute alignment limit
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On this 45 mm bore, shaft thermal growth can preload the inner ring if the fit is too tight; verify residual interference at temperature and confirm the float ring still slides after mounting NF2209EA.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 45 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NF2200 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- Do not replace NF2209EA with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 90 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 NF2209EA 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 45 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NF2200 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- The 90/84.5 kN ratings, 10.3 kN Pu and 533 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NF2209EA (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 NF2209EA?
NF2209EA is an NTN NF single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 45 mm bore, 85 mm OD and 23 mm width (1.772 × 3.346 × 0.906 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 90 kN, C0 84.5 kN, Pu 10.3 kN, grease limiting speed 6,800 r/min, oil 9,600 r/min, mass about 533 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. NF2209EA 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. This page's bearing carries the EA pressed-steel-cage execution.
Can NF2209EA 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 NF2209EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 54.5 mm, Ew 76.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 45/85 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 6,800 r/min grease / 9,600 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.