NU214EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU214EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 70 x 125 x 24 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 70 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 125 mm |
| Width B | 24 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 140 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 137 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 16.7 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1130 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NU214EA |
| 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 | 2.756 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.921 in |
| Width B | 0.945 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 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) | 13 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest NU200-series size | 55 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU214EA | 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 NU214EA model number is decoded
NU214EA is an NTN NU cylindrical roller bearing: two integral ribs on the outer ring and a ribless, separable inner ring — a non-locating bearing that lets the shaft float axially, inside the 70×125×24 mm ISO 15 envelope. The leading NU defines the rib arrangement (outer ring ribbed, inner ring ribless); the dimension-series digits and the two-digit bore code resolve to 70 mm, with 125 mm OD and 24 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. NTN ships these bearings open with normal (CN) radial clearance and P0 tolerance as standard; precision classes and C3/C4 clearance are separate order suffixes, not part of NU214EA. Thermal planning around the 5,000 r/min grease ceiling should include the cage type (the EA high-capacity pressed sheet-steel cage) and oil-flow option to 7,100 r/min for continuously high-duty 70 mm positions. On NU arrangements confirm which ring is separable before heating: forcing the ribbed ring off over the roller complement damages the cage and rib faces.
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 distortion after a mounting blow carried through the roller set
- roller-end and raceway scoring from inadequate oil flow under heavy radial load
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 70 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 125 mm raceway.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 70 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NU200 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 125 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded NU214EA skids at 5,000 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- Never press either ring through the roller complement when fitting: mounting force goes through the ring faces, or the 125 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- The 140/137 kN ratings, 16.7 kN Pu and 1130 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NU214EA (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 NU214EA?
NU214EA is an NTN NU single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 70 mm bore, 125 mm OD and 24 mm width (2.756 × 4.921 × 0.945 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 140 kN, C0 137 kN, Pu 16.7 kN, grease limiting speed 5,000 r/min, oil 7,100 r/min, mass about 1130 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. NU214EA 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 NU214EA 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 NU214EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 83.5 mm, Ew 113.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 70/125 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 5,000 r/min grease / 7,100 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.