NJ2308EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ2308EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 40 x 90 x 33 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 40 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 90 mm |
| Width B | 33 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 135 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 122 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 14.9 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 952 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NJ2308EA |
| 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 & NJ2300-series range
| Bore d | 1.575 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.543 in |
| Width B | 1.299 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJ2300-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJ2300-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NJ2300-series | 21–175 mm |
| Bore position in NJ2300-series (smallest first) | 5 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest NJ2300-series size | 20 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2308EA | 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 NJ2308EA model number is decoded
NJ2308EA is the extra-wide (23) section of the NTN NJ2300 dimension series for a 40 mm shaft — 135 kN of basic dynamic capacity in a 952 g, open bearing. Digit by digit, NJ2308EA reads as NJ (inner ring two ribs + one outer rib), ISO 15 series, and bore 40 mm; trailing letters such as EA or E mark the cage/capacity execution and are part of the order number. Minimum radial load matters: an unloaded NJ2308EA at high speed skids its rollers and smears the raceway; spring preload or the rotor weight typically covers the requirement in motors and pumps. Mass 952 g for the 40×90×33 mm NJ2308EA execution covers the pressed-steel cage and full roller complement; substitute on mass plus rating, not envelope alone. After mounting verify the outer ring slides axially by hand at ambient temperature; a stuck float ring in a NJ2308EA non-locating position preloads the bearing when the shaft grows.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- material-handling drum and wheel shafts
- papermaking and printing auxiliary drives
- fan and blower rotor positions
- industrial gearbox input and output shafts
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
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On this 40 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 NJ2308EA.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NJ2308EA alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- The NJ rib arrangement is not interchangeable with another prefix on the same 40 mm seat: inner ring two ribs + one outer rib. Swapping NU for NJ changes axial location behaviour even though the 90×33 mm envelope matches.
- The 25.0 mm section at 40 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 33 mm-wide cavity.
- Do not replace NJ2308EA with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 135 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- The 135/122 kN ratings, 14.9 kN Pu and 952 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NJ2308EA (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 NJ2308EA?
NJ2308EA is an NTN NJ single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 40 mm bore, 90 mm OD and 33 mm width (1.575 × 3.543 × 1.299 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 135 kN, C0 122 kN, Pu 14.9 kN, grease limiting speed 6,400 r/min, oil 9,000 r/min, mass about 952 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. NJ2308EA 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 NJ2308EA 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 NJ2308EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 52 mm, Ew 80 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 40/90 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 6,400 r/min grease / 9,000 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.