NJ317E bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NJ317E is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 180 x 41 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 41 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 325 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 330 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 37 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NJ317E |
| 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 & NJ300-series range
| Bore d | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 1.614 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 47.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in NJ300-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NJ300-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NJ300-series | 14–108 mm |
| Bore position in NJ300-series (smallest first) | 15 of 33 |
| Bore above smallest NJ300-series size | 68 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ317E | 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 NJ317E model number is decoded
NTN lists NJ317E on the 85×180 mm envelope, 41 mm wide: a line-contact radial bearing with the high-capacity pressed-steel cage of the E execution and a grease limiting speed of 3,500 r/min. Digit by digit, NJ317E reads as NJ (inner ring two ribs + one outer rib), ISO 15 series, and bore 85 mm; trailing letters such as EA or E mark the cage/capacity execution and are part of the order number. NTN prints two speed ceilings: 3,500 r/min grease and 4,100 r/min oil — the pressed-steel cage and lubricant film set the real limit at the 85 mm bore. Rating life at 325 kN C assumes clean oil and adequate film; the 37 kN Pu floor means contamination derating — not the C rating alone — governs adjusted life in dusty gearboxes. After mounting verify the outer ring slides axially by hand at ambient temperature; a stuck float ring in a NJ317E non-locating position preloads the bearing when the shaft grows.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
- heavy industrial gearbox and reducer shafts
- large pump, turbine and compressor rotors
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive 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
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 85 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 180 mm raceway.
- Do not replace NJ317E with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 325 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 180 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NJ317E alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NJ317E alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- The 325/330 kN ratings, 37 kN Pu are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NJ317E (E high-capacity 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 NJ317E?
NJ317E is an NTN NJ single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 85 mm bore, 180 mm OD and 41 mm width (3.346 × 7.087 × 1.614 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 325 kN, C0 330 kN, Pu 37 kN, grease limiting speed 3,500 r/min, oil 4,100 r/min. It is open, with the high-capacity pressed-steel cage of the E execution.
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. NJ317E 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. NJ317E is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NJ317E 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 NJ317E?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 108 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 85/180 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 3,500 r/min grease / 4,100 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.