NU2216EA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NU2216EA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 140 x 33 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 140 mm |
| Width B | 33 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 220 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 243 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 28.7 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3900 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 2020 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NU2216EA |
| 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 & NU2200-series range
| Bore d | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.512 in |
| Width B | 1.299 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 mm |
| Smallest bore in NU2200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NU2200-series | 1030 mm |
| Width range across NU2200-series | 16–272 mm |
| Bore position in NU2200-series (smallest first) | 14 of 39 |
| Bore above smallest NU2200-series size | 63 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NU2216EA | 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 NU2216EA model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, NU2216EA appears as a 80 mm bore single-row cylindrical roller bearing (220 kN C / 243 kN C0) with the EA high-capacity pressed sheet-steel cage, listed to the ISO 15 boundary plan. 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 80 mm, with 140 mm OD and 33 mm width from the ISO 15 general plan. The 33 mm width and 30.0 mm section put the NU2200 series in the wide (22) section; wide 22/23 variants at the same bore change OD, width and heat generation and are not drop-in swaps. Mass 2020 g for the 80×140×33 mm NU2216EA execution covers the pressed-steel cage and full roller complement; substitute on mass plus rating, not envelope alone. After mounting verify the outer ring slides axially by hand at ambient temperature; a stuck float ring in a NU2216EA non-locating position preloads the bearing when the shaft grows.
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
- 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
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Induction-heat the 80 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 140 mm raceway.
- Do not replace NU2216EA with a deep-groove ball bearing on rating alone: line contact gives 220 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 140 mm race brinells and releases as vibration within hours.
- The 30.0 mm section at 80 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 33 mm-wide cavity.
- Open NU2216EA 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 80 mm contact.
- The 220/243 kN ratings, 28.7 kN Pu and 2020 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NU2216EA (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 NU2216EA?
NU2216EA is an NTN NU single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 80 mm bore, 140 mm OD and 33 mm width (3.15 × 5.512 × 1.299 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 220 kN, C0 243 kN, Pu 28.7 kN, grease limiting speed 3,900 r/min, oil 5,500 r/min, mass about 2020 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. NU2216EA 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 NU2216EA 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 NU2216EA?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 95.3 mm, Ew 127.3 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 80/140 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 3,900 r/min grease / 5,500 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.