22208EAD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 22208EAD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 40 x 80 x 23 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 = 80 mm d = 40 B = 23 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 40 mm, outer diameter D 80 mm, width B 23 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 40 mm
Outer diameter D 80 mm
Width B 23 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 116 kN
Basic static load rating C0 105 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 7.78 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 6800 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 528 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 22208EAD1
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 d1.575 in
Outer diameter D3.15 in
Width B0.906 in
ISO bore code—
Radial section height (D−d)/220 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)4 of 32
Bore above smallest 22200-series size15 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
22208EAKD1 NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same NTN 22200-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the cylindrical-bore execution of the tapered-bore 22208EAKD1 (K/K30 sleeve or tapered-seat mounting). 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 22208EAD1 model number is decoded

22208EAD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing: two rows of symmetric rollers on a sphered outer raceway, 40×80×23 mm to ISO 15, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design). On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EA), bore (cylindrical), lubrication feature (D1); 22208EAD1 is assembled exactly in that order. Pu 7.78 kN is the catalogue fatigue load limit for 22208EAD1, used in the adjusted-life equation at contaminated or partial-film conditions typical of mining and vibrating duty. Catalogue mass 528 g (0.53 kg) for the 40×80×23 mm execution includes the EA pressed-steel-cage cage and both roller rows; shaft and housing shoulders must support that ring squarely. Fit the cylindrical-bore 22208EAD1 with the inner ring heated (max 120 °C) for the shaft interference; the outer ring slides into the housing with its spherical seat able to pivot after seating.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • pump and fan shafts under heavy belt load
  • marine propulsion auxiliary shafts
  • vibrating screen and feeder shafts
  • industrial gearbox and reducer shafts

Known failure patterns

  • lubricant starvation at the centre rib area when the D1/W33 groove is not connected to a relubrication supply
  • cage damage when a mounting force is applied through the roller set instead of the ring face
  • micro-pitting when the EHL film is thinner than the raceway composite roughness
  • asymmetric wear on the two roller rows from sustained angular misalignment beyond the self-aligning range
  • fretting corrosion between adapter sleeve and tapered bore when the drive-up is insufficient

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Vibrating-duty 40 mm bearings need the right clearance class and secure fits; verify the k5/m5 seat and relubrication routing rather than assuming the open 22208EAD1 is greased for life.
  • Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 6,800 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
  • Minimum load must be maintained even at rest under vibration: an unloaded 22208EAD1 on a stopped screen false-brinells; parking brakes and shaker isolation both matter.
  • Oil relubrication toward 8,500 r/min needs drain and level design; flooding the 23 mm cavity churns heat through the heavy roller set and cage despite the higher oil speed figure.
  • The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 22208EAD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
  • The 116/105 kN ratings, 7.78 kN Pu and 528 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 22208EAD1 (EA pressed-steel-cage/D1); 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 22208EAD1?

22208EAD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 40 mm bore, 80 mm OD and 23 mm width (1.575 × 3.15 × 0.906 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 116 kN, C0 105 kN, Pu 7.78 kN, grease limiting speed 6,800 r/min, oil 8,500 r/min, mass about 528 g. It is open, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design).

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

22208EAD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 22208EAKD1 (K = 1:12, or K30 = 1:30 on the wide series), intended for adapter/withdrawal-sleeve mounting.

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. 22208EAD1 is the EA pressed-steel-cage execution, listed with the * ULTAGE new-generation mark.

What do D1 and W33 mean on 22208EAD1?

D1 is NTN's outer-ring lubrication feature: an annular groove with oil holes around the outer ring, aligned with a housing grease port so lubricant reaches both roller rows directly. 22208EAD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.

How much misalignment and axial load can 22208EAD1 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 — 116 kN C / 105 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.