NJ2320 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ2320 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 215 x 73 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 100 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 215 mm |
| Width B | 73 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 455 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 505 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 54 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2900 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 11500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NJ2320 |
| 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 | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.465 in |
| Width B | 2.874 in |
| ISO bore code | 20 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 57.5 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) | 17 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest NJ2300-series size | 80 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ2320-ECJ | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 100×215×73 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 NJ2320 model number is decoded
NJ2320 is an NTN NJ cylindrical roller bearing: two integral ribs on the inner ring and one rib on the outer ring — it locates the shaft in one axial direction, inside the 100×215×73 mm ISO 15 envelope. Numbering ties NJ2320 to its envelope: type code NJ, series NJ2300, 100 mm bore; the 215×73 mm outline therefore swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code, though rib arrangements differ by prefix. The separable ring comes off without removing the roller assembly from the other ring, which eases inspection and lets the non-locating arrangement accommodate thermal shaft growth. The 4.5 kN-per-mm-bore figure (455 kN over 100 mm) lets a NJ2320 interchange candidate be screened quickly against the same-envelope ball or roller alternatives. 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 100 mm shaft.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
- heavy industrial gearbox and reducer shafts
- large pump, turbine and compressor rotors
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- 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
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 arc-minute alignment limit
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 100 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 215 mm raceway.
- The 57.5 mm section at 100 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 73 mm-wide cavity.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 100 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NJ2300 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NJ2320 alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- The EA high-capacity roller complement changes the load figure versus the basic execution of the same number; the 455/505 kN pair here belongs to NJ2320 as printed, not to the bare size.
- The 455/505 kN ratings, 54 kN Pu and 11500 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NJ2320 (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 NJ2320?
NJ2320 is an NTN NJ single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 100 mm bore, 215 mm OD and 73 mm width (3.937 × 8.465 × 2.874 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 455 kN, C0 505 kN, Pu 54 kN, grease limiting speed 2,900 r/min, oil 3,400 r/min, mass about 11500 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. NJ2320 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. NJ2320 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NJ2320 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 NJ2320?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 129.5 mm, Ew 185.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 100/215 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 2,900 r/min grease / 3,400 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.