NJ2315EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ2315EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 75 x 160 x 55 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 75 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 160 mm |
| Width B | 55 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 390 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 395 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 45.5 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4850 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NJ2315EA |
| 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 | 2.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.299 in |
| Width B | 2.165 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 42.5 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) | 12 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest NJ2300-series size | 55 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2315EA | 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 NJ2315EA model number is decoded
NTN lists NJ2315EA on the 75×160 mm envelope, 55 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. Reading the code: NJ for the one-direction-locating type, then the ISO 15 diameter/width series and the bore code — ×5 = 75 mm (00–03 use the 10/12/15/17 exception table). 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 NJ2315EA designation when purchasing. Speed ratio check: limiting 3,500 r/min is .71 of the 4,900 r/min oil value for NJ2315EA; grease-churn heating closes that gap as fill quantity rises. Keep the open bearing wrapped until fitting: the line-contact raceways of the 75 mm bore indent under a single hard particle, and the steel cage provides no sealing of its own.
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
- inner-ring raceway spalling from overload in the line-contact Hertzian zone
- cage wear accelerated when the EA high-capacity roller complement runs continuously above its thermal balance
- roller-end and raceway scoring from inadequate oil flow under heavy radial load
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 75 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.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 75 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NJ2300 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 160 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 160 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- The 55 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 75 mm inner ring.
- The 390/395 kN ratings, 45.5 kN Pu and 4850 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NJ2315EA (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 NJ2315EA?
NJ2315EA is an NTN NJ single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 75 mm bore, 160 mm OD and 55 mm width (2.953 × 6.299 × 2.165 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 390 kN, C0 395 kN, Pu 45.5 kN, grease limiting speed 3,500 r/min, oil 4,900 r/min, mass about 4850 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. NJ2315EA 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 NJ2315EA 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 NJ2315EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 95 mm, Ew 143 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 75/160 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.