NUP2236 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NUP2236 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 180 x 320 x 86 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 180 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 320 mm |
| Width B | 86 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 825 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1140 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 106 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 27800 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NUP2236 |
| 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 | 7.087 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 12.598 in |
| Width B | 3.386 in |
| ISO bore code | 36 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 70 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) | 26 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest NUP2200-series size | 163 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUP2236 | 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 NUP2236 model number is decoded
The NTN order number NUP2236 denotes a 180×320×86 mm (7.087 × 12.598 × 3.386 in) cylindrical roller bearing in the NUP2200 family, a pressed sheet-steel cage. Numbering ties NUP2236 to its envelope: type code NUP, series NUP2200, 180 mm bore; the 320×86 mm outline therefore swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code, though rib arrangements differ by prefix. the bare number is the standard-capacity open execution with the normal pressed-steel cage; quote the full NUP2236 designation when purchasing. Speed ratio check: limiting 1,800 r/min is .82 of the 2,200 r/min oil value for NUP2236; grease-churn heating closes that gap as fill quantity rises. On NUP 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 work-roll and backup-roll positions
- large turbine and generator rotor bearings
- wind-turbine gearbox planet and rotor shafts
- ship propulsion line shafts and reduction gears
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
- roller-end and raceway scoring from inadequate oil flow under heavy radial load
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven motor shafts without grounding protection
- hard-particle indentation of raceways in unfiltered oil or open arrangements
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 180 mm bore, oil-lubricated arrangements toward 2,200 r/min need positive flow and drain design; the 27800 g NUP2236 ring stores enough heat that grease-only duty needs a careful relubrication calculation.
- Minimum radial load is frequently missed in oversized motor and fan selections: an underloaded NUP2236 skids at 1,800 r/min and fails by smearing long before L10 fatigue.
- The NUP rib arrangement is not interchangeable with another prefix on the same 180 mm seat: inner ring two ribs + loose L-ring. Swapping NU for NJ changes axial location behaviour even though the 320×86 mm envelope matches.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NUP2236 alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- The 86 mm width and abutment faces must be square to the axis; a tilted spacer concentrates load across the roller set and shows as uneven raceway polish on the 180 mm inner ring.
- The 825/1140 kN ratings, 106 kN Pu and 27800 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NUP2236 (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 NUP2236?
NUP2236 is an NTN NUP single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 180 mm bore, 320 mm OD and 86 mm width (7.087 × 12.598 × 3.386 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 825 kN, C0 1140 kN, Pu 106 kN, grease limiting speed 1,800 r/min, oil 2,200 r/min, mass about 27800 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. NUP2236 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. NUP2236 is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NUP2236 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 NUP2236?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 218 mm, Ew 282 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 180/320 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 1,800 r/min grease / 2,200 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.