NUP2232 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NUP2232 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 160 x 290 x 80 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 160 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 290 mm |
| Width B | 80 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 700 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 940 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 90 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2100 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 21600 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NUP2232 |
| 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 & NUP2200-series range
| Bore d | 6.299 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.417 in |
| Width B | 3.15 in |
| ISO bore code | 32 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 65 mm |
| Smallest bore in NUP2200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NUP2200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NUP2200-series | 16–150 mm |
| Bore position in NUP2200-series (smallest first) | 24 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest NUP2200-series size | 143 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUP2232 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 NUP2232 model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, NUP2232 appears as a 160 mm bore single-row cylindrical roller bearing (700 kN C / 940 kN C0) with a pressed sheet-steel cage, listed to the ISO 15 boundary plan. Reading the code: NUP for the two-direction-locating type, then the ISO 15 diameter/width series and the bore code — ×5 = 160 mm (00–03 use the 10/12/15/17 exception table). NTN prints the raceway diameters for this size — Fw 195 mm and Ew 255 mm — the envelope inside the 160/290 mm bore/OD where the rollers actually run. With the inner ring rotating, catalogue practice is a m6/n6 shaft seat and an H7/H6 housing; the outer ring must remain free to creep slightly axially in non-locating NUP arrangements. After mounting verify the outer ring slides axially by hand at ambient temperature; a stuck float ring in a NUP2232 non-locating position preloads the bearing when the shaft grows.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy press and large gearbox main shafts
- rolling-mill work-roll and backup-roll positions
- large turbine and generator rotor bearings
- wind-turbine gearbox planet and rotor shafts
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- pressed-steel cage pocket wear when rollers skid at light load or too-thin lubricant
- grease starvation and cage drag when relubrication intervals are extended past the grease life
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
- brinelling from static overload or impact during handling
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 160 mm bore, oil-lubricated arrangements toward 2,400 r/min need positive flow and drain design; the 21600 g NUP2232 ring stores enough heat that grease-only duty needs a careful relubrication calculation.
- The NUP rib arrangement is not interchangeable with another prefix on the same 160 mm seat: inner ring two ribs + loose L-ring. Swapping NU for NJ changes axial location behaviour even though the 290×80 mm envelope matches.
- Wide (22/23) and light (10/49) executions at 160 mm bore share bore but not OD/width; check the full NUP2200 series code before substituting, because housing and shoulder geometry will not interchange.
- Grease limiting speed 2,100 r/min and oil 2,400 r/min are different limits for NUP2232: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The NUP rib arrangement is not interchangeable with another prefix on the same 160 mm seat: inner ring two ribs + loose L-ring. Swapping NU for NJ changes axial location behaviour even though the 290×80 mm envelope matches.
- The 700/940 kN ratings, 90 kN Pu and 21600 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NUP2232 (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 NUP2232?
NUP2232 is an NTN NUP single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 160 mm bore, 290 mm OD and 80 mm width (6.299 × 11.417 × 3.15 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 700 kN, C0 940 kN, Pu 90 kN, grease limiting speed 2,100 r/min, oil 2,400 r/min, mass about 21600 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. NUP2232 is the NJ rib arrangement plus a loose L-shaped rib ring on the inner ring — it locates the shaft in both axial directions.
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. NUP2232 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NUP2232 take axial load and locate a shaft?
the NUP design provides two-direction axial location via its loose rib ring, for light/moderate thrust guidance. The loose rib ring still only suits light/short-duration axial guidance; heavy thrust belongs to a dedicated thrust bearing.
What do Fw and Ew mean for NUP2232?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 195 mm, Ew 255 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 160/290 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 2,100 r/min grease / 2,400 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.