NU212EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU212EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 110 x 22 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 22 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 115 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 107 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 13.1 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 798 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NU212EA |
| 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 & NU200-series range
| Bore d | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 0.866 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU200-series | 15 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NU200-series | 11–92 mm |
| Bore position in NU200-series (smallest first) | 11 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest NU200-series size | 45 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU212EA | 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 NU212EA model number is decoded
NU212EA is the standard section of the NTN NU200 dimension series for a 60 mm shaft — 115 kN of basic dynamic capacity in a 798 g, open bearing. Reading the code: NU for the non-locating separable-inner-ring type, then the ISO 15 diameter/width series and the bore code — ×5 = 60 mm (00–03 use the 10/12/15/17 exception table). The 25.0 mm radial section ((110−60)/2) frames the roller complement; capacity per millimetre of bore is about 1.9 kN/mm before application factors. With the inner ring rotating, catalogue practice is a k5/m5 shaft seat and an H7/H6 housing; the outer ring must remain free to creep slightly axially in non-locating NU arrangements. After mounting verify the outer ring slides axially by hand at ambient temperature; a stuck float ring in a NU212EA 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
- 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
- hard-particle indentation of raceways in unfiltered oil or open arrangements
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 60 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 110 mm raceway.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 110 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- The 22 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 60 mm inner ring.
- Grease limiting speed 5,800 r/min and oil 8,200 r/min are different limits for NU212EA: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The 25.0 mm section at 60 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 22 mm-wide cavity.
- The 115/107 kN ratings, 13.1 kN Pu and 798 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NU212EA (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 NU212EA?
NU212EA is an NTN NU single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 60 mm bore, 110 mm OD and 22 mm width (2.362 × 4.331 × 0.866 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 115 kN, C0 107 kN, Pu 13.1 kN, grease limiting speed 5,800 r/min, oil 8,200 r/min, mass about 798 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. NU212EA is two integral ribs on the outer ring and a ribless, separable inner ring — a non-locating bearing that lets the shaft float axially.
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 NU212EA take axial load and locate a shaft?
the NU design carries no axial load and floats axially on both sides. Provide axial location with an adjacent locating bearing (angular-contact, deep-groove or a paired NJ/NUP set).
What do Fw and Ew mean for NU212EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 72 mm, Ew 100 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 60/110 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 5,800 r/min grease / 8,200 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.