NUP316E bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The NUP316E is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 170 x 39 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 | 170 mm |
| Width B | 39 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 284 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 282 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 32 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4120 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN NUP316E |
| 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 & NUP300-series range
| Bore d | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.693 in |
| Width B | 1.535 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 45 mm |
| Smallest bore in NUP300-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in NUP300-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across NUP300-series | 15–108 mm |
| Bore position in NUP300-series (smallest first) | 13 of 32 |
| Bore above smallest NUP300-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUP316E | 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 NUP316E model number is decoded
NTN lists NUP316E on the 80×170 mm envelope, 39 mm wide: a line-contact radial bearing with the high-capacity pressed-steel cage of the E execution and a grease limiting speed of 3,700 r/min. Numbering ties NUP316E to its envelope: type code NUP, series NUP300, 80 mm bore; the 170×39 mm outline therefore swaps dimensionally with other ISO 15 bearings of the same code, though rib arrangements differ by prefix. The 39 mm width and 45.0 mm section put the NUP300 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 NUP arrangements. 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
- cement and mining conveyor drive pulleys
- heavy industrial gearbox and reducer shafts
- large pump, turbine and compressor rotors
- rolling-mill auxiliary drive shafts
Known failure patterns
- roller smearing (microwelding) at start-up before the oil film builds under insufficient radial load
- cage wear accelerated when the EA high-capacity roller complement runs continuously above its thermal balance
- grease starvation and cage drag when relubrication intervals are extended past the grease life
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
- false brinelling on standby machines exposed to external vibration
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 170 mm raceway.
- If the shaft must be located both ways, do not use NUP316E alone: pair it with a locating bearing or specify the NUP execution with the matching loose rib ring from the 2203E table.
- Grease limiting speed 3,700 r/min and oil 4,400 r/min are different limits for NUP316E: the first is the cage/lubricant mechanical ceiling, the second assumes real oil flow rather than an oil bath.
- The 39 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 80 mm inner ring.
- Open NUP316E 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 284/282 kN ratings, 32 kN Pu and 4120 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for NUP316E (E high-capacity 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 NUP316E?
NUP316E is an NTN NUP single-row cylindrical roller bearing to ISO 15: 80 mm bore, 170 mm OD and 39 mm width (3.15 × 6.693 × 1.535 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 284 kN, C0 282 kN, Pu 32 kN, grease limiting speed 3,700 r/min, oil 4,400 r/min, mass about 4120 g. It is open, with the high-capacity pressed-steel cage of the E execution.
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. NUP316E 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. NUP316E is supplied in the standard open execution shown in the table.
Can NUP316E 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 NUP316E?
Fw is the inner sub-assembly raceway/roller-set envelope diameter and Ew the outer-ring raceway diameter printed for geometric checks: Fw 101 mm, Ew 151 mm. The nominal bore/OD remain 80/170 mm; Fw/Ew describe the rolling-contact path, and speeds still run to 3,700 r/min grease / 4,400 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.