NU220-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU220-NTN is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 180 x 34 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 | 180 mm |
| Width B | 34 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 203 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 217 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 23.9 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3260 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NU220 |
| 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 | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 1.339 in |
| ISO bore code | 20 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 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) | 19 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest NU200-series size | 85 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU220 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 100×180×34 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 NU220-NTN model number is decoded
NU220 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 100×180×34 mm ISO 15 envelope. Numbering ties NU220 to its envelope: type code NU, series NU200, 100 mm bore; the 180×34 mm outline therefore swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code, though rib arrangements differ by prefix. The 34 mm width and 40.0 mm section put the NU200 series in the standard section; wide 22/23 variants at the same bore change OD, width and heat generation and are not drop-in swaps. 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. Provide axial location with an adjacent locating bearing rather than expecting the float cylindrical set to hold thrust on the 100 mm shaft.
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
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- 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
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
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 180 mm raceway.
- Open NU220 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 100 mm contact.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NU220 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 NU220 alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- Open NU220 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 100 mm contact.
- The 203/217 kN ratings, 23.9 kN Pu and 3260 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NU220 (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 NU220?
NU220 is an NTN NU single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 100 mm bore, 180 mm OD and 34 mm width (3.937 × 7.087 × 1.339 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 203 kN, C0 217 kN, Pu 23.9 kN, grease limiting speed 3,800 r/min, oil 4,500 r/min, mass about 3260 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. NU220 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. NU220 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NU220 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 NU220?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 120 mm, Ew 160 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 100/180 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 3,800 r/min grease / 4,500 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.