22205EAKW33 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 22205EAKW33 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 25 x 52 x 18 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 52 mm d = 25 B = 18 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 25 mm, outer diameter D 52 mm, width B 18 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 25 mm
Outer diameter D 52 mm
Width B 18 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 57.3 kN
Basic static load rating C0 46.1 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 3.23 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 10400 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 169 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 22205EAKW33
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 & 22200-series range

Bore d0.984 in
Outer diameter D2.047 in
Width B0.709 in
ISO bore code—
Radial section height (D−d)/213.5 mm
Smallest bore in 22200-series25 mm
Largest outer diameter in 22200-series580 mm
Width range across 22200-series18–150 mm
Bore position in 22200-series (smallest first)1 of 32
Bore above smallest 22200-series size0 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
22205EAW33 NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same NTN 22200-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 22205EAW33 — mounting (adapter/withdrawal sleeve or tapered seat, drive-up) differs. Verify shaft arrangement.

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 22205EAKW33 model number is decoded

NTN lists 22205EAKW33 with a 1:12 tapered bore (K) and W33 annular lubrication groove with outer-ring holes: 25 mm bore, 52 mm OD, 18 mm width, rated 10,400 r/min on grease. Digit by digit the code reads as spherical-roller dimension series plus 25 mm bore; the 18 mm width is the wide ISO 15 section, which is why spherical rollers interchange dimensionally but not in cage or rating detail. At 57.3 kN C and 169 g mass the 22200 series part is built for shock and vibration; the 18 mm-wide ring needs square abutments to keep both rows equally loaded. Equivalent-load planning keeps a radial plus moderate axial combination on 22205EAKW33; if the axial component dominates, pair with a thrust bearing rather than running one roller row unloaded. Never mount 22205EAKW33 by striking the outer ring through the roller set; drive through ring faces (or the adapter sleeve nut) and support the ring square to avoid brinelling the 52 mm race.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • light conveyor pulleys and drum shafts
  • small agricultural and forestry machinery
  • medium fan and blower shafts with belt pull
  • small reducer and gearbox output shafts

Known failure patterns

  • lubricant starvation at the centre rib area when the D1/W33 groove is not connected to a relubrication supply
  • pressed EA cage fatigue under sustained vibration when minimum load is not maintained
  • roller-end smearing during skidding starts under light load and high viscosity grease
  • water-induced pitting in washdown or outdoor duty without effective external seals
  • asymmetric wear on the two roller rows from sustained angular misalignment beyond the self-aligning range

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 25 mm bore the two-row set is sensitive to over-greasing: pack only the calculated volume around the W33 feature or churning heat cancels the 10,400 r/min speed rating.
  • Never substitute 22205EAKW33 by envelope alone: the 46.1 kN C0 and 3.23 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EA pressed-steel-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
  • The 1:12 tapered bore is the only difference from the cylindrical-bore 22205EAW33: envelopes and ratings match, but drive-up tooling, sleeve and seat do not — never mix the two mounting methods.
  • Oil relubrication toward 13,000 r/min needs drain and level design; flooding the 18 mm cavity churns heat through the heavy roller set and cage despite the higher oil speed figure.
  • Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 10,400 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
  • The 57.3/46.1 kN ratings, 3.23 kN Pu and 169 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 22205EAKW33 (EA pressed-steel-cage/W33); another maker's same-envelope part revises internal geometry, so re-verify ratings and cage before substitution on vibrating or rated drives.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 22205EAKW33?

22205EAKW33 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 25 mm bore, 52 mm OD and 18 mm width (0.984 × 2.047 × 0.709 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 57.3 kN, C0 46.1 kN, Pu 3.23 kN, grease limiting speed 10,400 r/min, oil 13,000 r/min, mass about 169 g. It is open, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design) and a 1:12 tapered bore.

What is the difference between the K/K30 tapered bore and the cylindrical bore versions?

K denotes a 1:12 tapered bore. 22205EAKW33 mounts on an adapter sleeve (or tapered shaft seat) and is driven up to the specified residual clearance; its cylindrical-bore counterpart in the same envelope and ratings is 22205EAW33.

What do EA and EM mean on NTN spherical roller bearings?

EA is the NTN standard-capacity/high-capacity execution with a pressed sheet-steel window cage; EM is the high-capacity execution with a one-piece machined brass cage. Both use the optimised symmetric-roller design, but cage identity changes mass, speed behaviour and suitability for duties like vibrating screens, so they are separate order numbers. 22205EAKW33 is the EA pressed-steel-cage execution, listed with the * ULTAGE new-generation mark.

What do D1 and W33 mean on 22205EAKW33?

W33 denotes the annular lubrication groove with holes in the outer ring: the housing grease port feeds the groove and both roller rows directly. On NTN executions the same feature is spelled D1 in the NTN suffix language; 22205EAKW33 carries W33.

How much misalignment and axial load can 22205EAKW33 take?

The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 22200 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 57.3 kN C / 46.1 kN C0 — but sustained pure axial load is not recommended because it unloads one row.

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.