NF309EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NF309EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 100 x 25 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 | 100 mm |
| Width B | 25 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 115 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 98.5 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 12 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 865 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NF309EA |
| 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 & NF300-series range
| Bore d | 1.772 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.937 in |
| Width B | 0.984 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in NF300-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NF300-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NF300-series | 15–108 mm |
| Bore position in NF300-series (smallest first) | 6 of 32 |
| Bore above smallest NF300-series size | 25 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NF309EA | 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 NF309EA model number is decoded
NTN lists NF309EA on the 45×100 mm envelope, 25 mm wide: a line-contact radial bearing with the EA high-capacity pressed sheet-steel cage and a grease limiting speed of 6,500 r/min. Numbering ties NF309EA to its envelope: type code NF, series NF300, 45 mm bore; the 100×25 mm outline therefore swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code, though rib arrangements differ by prefix. Line contact between rollers and raceways gives NF309EA high radial capacity but no tolerance for misalignment: beyond roughly 3–4 arc-minutes the roller ends edge-load and fatigue accelerates. With the inner ring rotating, catalogue practice is a k5/m5 shaft seat and an H7/H6 housing; the outer ring must remain free to creep slightly axially in non-locating NF arrangements. Keep the open bearing wrapped until fitting: the line-contact raceways of the 45 mm bore indent under a single hard particle, and the steel cage provides no sealing of its own.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- pump and compressor crankshafts and rotors
- machine-tool gearbox and spindle radial sets
- material-handling drum and wheel shafts
- papermaking and printing auxiliary drives
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- cage distortion after a mounting blow carried through the roller set
- micro-pitting when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
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 NF309EA.
- The 25 mm width and abutment faces must be square to the axis; a tilted spacer concentrates load across the roller set and shows as uneven raceway polish on the 45 mm inner ring.
- Grease limiting speed 6,500 r/min and oil 9,100 r/min are different limits for NF309EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- Do not replace NF309EA with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 115 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 45 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NF300 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- The 115/98.5 kN ratings, 12 kN Pu and 865 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NF309EA (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 NF309EA?
NF309EA is an NTN NF single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 45 mm bore, 100 mm OD and 25 mm width (1.772 × 3.937 × 0.984 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 115 kN, C0 98.5 kN, Pu 12 kN, grease limiting speed 6,500 r/min, oil 9,100 r/min, mass about 865 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. NF309EA 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 NF309EA 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 NF309EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 58.5 mm, Ew 88.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 45/100 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 6,500 r/min grease / 9,100 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.