NJ2218EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ2218EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 90 x 160 x 40 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 90 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 160 mm |
| Width B | 40 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 286 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 315 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 35.5 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3200 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NJ2218EA |
| 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 & NJ2200-series range
| Bore d | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.299 in |
| Width B | 1.575 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 35 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJ2200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJ2200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NJ2200-series | 16–150 mm |
| Bore position in NJ2200-series (smallest first) | 16 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest NJ2200-series size | 73 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2218EA | 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 NJ2218EA model number is decoded
NTN lists NJ2218EA on the 90×160 mm envelope, 40 mm wide: a line-contact radial bearing with the EA high-capacity pressed sheet-steel cage and a grease limiting speed of 3,500 r/min. On the NTN nameplate NJ states which ring carries the ribs, which determines whether NJ2218EA floats or locates; the numeric remainder is the ISO 15 series and 90 mm bore reference, not a fit or clearance instruction. EA marks the high-capacity design: optimised roller complement in a pressed (stamped) sheet-steel cage for more load capacity than the basic number in the same ISO 15 envelope; the ＊ symbol printed before the number in 2203E marks the ULTAGE new-generation specification — upgraded material/geometry and longer rating life, not part of the order code; quote the full NJ2218EA designation when purchasing. Equivalent-load planning treats NJ2218EA as a pure radial bearing: keep P below 286 kN at the required L10, and let a paired angular-contact or thrust part carry any sustained axial component. The NJ design locates in one direction only: for two-direction location fit the matching loose rib ring (NUP execution) or pair the bearings back to back on the 90 mm shaft.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
- crusher and vibrating-screen drive shafts
- marine gearbox and deck-machinery shafts
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- pressed-steel cage pocket wear when rollers skid at light load or too-thin lubricant
- micro-pitting when the EHL film falls below the composite roughness at high specific load
- false brinelling on standby machines exposed to external vibration
- hard-particle indentation of raceways in unfiltered oil or open arrangements
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 90 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 160 mm raceway.
- Grease limiting speed 3,500 r/min and oil 4,900 r/min are different limits for NJ2218EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- Grease limiting speed 3,500 r/min and oil 4,900 r/min are different limits for NJ2218EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The 35.0 mm section at 90 mm bore leaves a narrow oil path; with the EA pressed-steel-cage cage the relubrication groove and oil-level design must keep grease from churning in the 40 mm-wide cavity.
- The 40 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 90 mm inner ring.
- The 286/315 kN ratings, 35.5 kN Pu and 3200 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NJ2218EA (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 NJ2218EA?
NJ2218EA is an NTN NJ single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 90 mm bore, 160 mm OD and 40 mm width (3.543 × 6.299 × 1.575 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 286 kN, C0 315 kN, Pu 35.5 kN, grease limiting speed 3,500 r/min, oil 4,900 r/min, mass about 3200 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. NJ2218EA is two integral ribs on the inner ring and one rib on the outer ring — it locates the shaft in one axial direction.
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 NJ2218EA take axial load and locate a shaft?
the NJ design accepts axial load in one direction and provides one-way shaft location. For two-direction location use an NUP execution or an NJ pair with loose rib rings.
What do Fw and Ew mean for NJ2218EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 107 mm, Ew 145 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 90/160 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 3,500 r/min grease / 4,900 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.