NJ2240 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ2240 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 200 x 360 x 98 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 200 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 360 mm |
| Width B | 98 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1020 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1440 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 129 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 40500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NJ2240 |
| 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 | 7.874 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.173 in |
| Width B | 3.858 in |
| ISO bore code | 40 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 80 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) | 28 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest NJ2200-series size | 183 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2240-ECML | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 200×360×98 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
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 NJ2240 model number is decoded
For pure radial duty on a 200 mm shaft NTN supplies NJ2240: two integral ribs on the inner ring and one rib on the outer ring; the open execution is rated 1,600 r/min on grease and 1,900 r/min on oil. The leading NJ defines the rib arrangement (inner ring two ribs + one outer rib); the dimension-series digits and the two-digit bore code resolve to 200 mm, with 360 mm OD and 98 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. 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 NJ2240. With the inner ring rotating, catalogue practice is a m6/n6 shaft seat and an H7/H6 housing; the outer ring must remain free to creep slightly axially in non-locating NJ arrangements. 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 NJ2240.
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
- 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
- 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
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 200 mm bore, oil-lubricated arrangements toward 1,900 r/min need positive flow and drain design; the 40500 g NJ2240 ring stores enough heat that grease-only duty needs a careful relubrication calculation.
- The 80.0 mm section at 200 mm bore leaves a narrow oil path; with the standard cage the relubrication groove and oil-level design must keep grease from churning in the 98 mm-wide cavity.
- The 80.0 mm section at 200 mm bore leaves a narrow oil path; with the standard cage the relubrication groove and oil-level design must keep grease from churning in the 98 mm-wide cavity.
- Grease limiting speed 1,600 r/min and oil 1,900 r/min are different limits for NJ2240: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 360 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- The 1020/1440 kN ratings, 129 kN Pu and 40500 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NJ2240 (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 NJ2240?
NJ2240 is an NTN NJ single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 200 mm bore, 360 mm OD and 98 mm width (7.874 × 14.173 × 3.858 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1020 kN, C0 1440 kN, Pu 129 kN, grease limiting speed 1,600 r/min, oil 1,900 r/min, mass about 40500 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. NJ2240 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. NJ2240 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NJ2240 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 NJ2240?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 244 mm, Ew 316 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 200/360 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 1,600 r/min grease / 1,900 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.