NU217EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU217EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 150 x 28 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 | 150 mm |
| Width B | 28 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 198 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 199 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 23 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4100 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1930 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NU217EA |
| 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 | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 1.102 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 32.5 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) | 16 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest NU200-series size | 70 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU217EA | 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 NU217EA model number is decoded
NU217EA belongs to the NTN cylindrical roller range in NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, under the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation specification: line-contact rollers between ground raceways for a 198 kN dynamic rating in the 85 mm bore. 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 85 mm, with 150 mm OD and 28 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. Minimum radial load matters: an unloaded NU217EA at high speed skids its rollers and smears the raceway; spring preload or the rotor weight typically covers the requirement in motors and pumps. Rating life at 198 kN C assumes clean oil and adequate film; the 23 kN Pu floor means contamination derating — not the C rating alone — governs adjusted life in dusty gearboxes. Provide axial location with an adjacent locating bearing rather than expecting the float cylindrical set to hold thrust on the 85 mm shaft.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- crusher and vibrating-screen drive shafts
- marine gearbox and deck-machinery shafts
- large electric-motor and generator rotors
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
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
- grease starvation and cage drag when relubrication intervals are extended past the grease life
- edge loading from shaft deflection beyond the 3–4 arc-minute alignment limit
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
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 150 mm raceway.
- The 32.5 mm section at 85 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 28 mm-wide cavity.
- Open NU217EA units need application-supplied sealing and a defined lubricant schedule; film thickness is the first failure mode for line contact when viscosity drops at the 85 mm contact.
- The EA high-capacity roller complement changes the load figure versus the basic execution of the same number; the 198/199 kN pair here belongs to NU217EA as printed, not to the bare size.
- Do not replace NU217EA with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 198 kN radial capacity but the bearing cannot carry the thrust duty a ball bearing can and misalignment tolerance is only 3–4 arc-minutes.
- The 198/199 kN ratings, 23 kN Pu and 1930 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NU217EA (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 NU217EA?
NU217EA is an NTN NU single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 85 mm bore, 150 mm OD and 28 mm width (3.346 × 5.906 × 1.102 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 198 kN, C0 199 kN, Pu 23 kN, grease limiting speed 4,100 r/min, oil 5,800 r/min, mass about 1930 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. NU217EA 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 NU217EA 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 NU217EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 100.5 mm, Ew 136.5 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 85/150 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 4,100 r/min grease / 5,800 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.