22224EAD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 22224EAD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 120 x 215 x 58 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 120 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 215 mm |
| Width B | 58 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 688 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 753 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 49.9 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 8880 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 22224EAD1 |
| 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 d | 4.724 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.465 in |
| Width B | 2.283 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 47.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 22200-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 22200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across 22200-series | 18–150 mm |
| Bore position in 22200-series (smallest first) | 18 of 32 |
| Bore above smallest 22200-series size | 95 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22224EAKD1 | 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 22224EAKD1 (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 22224EAD1 model number is decoded
The NTN order number 22224EAD1 identifies a 120×215×58 mm (4.724 × 8.465 × 2.283 in) spherical roller bearing, cylindrical bore, to the ISO 15 boundary plan. On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EA), bore (cylindrical), lubrication feature (D1); 22224EAD1 is assembled exactly in that order. The D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes makes relubrication part of the design: fresh grease reaches the rolling elements through the outer-ring feature rather than relying solely on end-side packing. With about 5.7 kN of C per millimetre of the 120 mm bore, 22224EAD1 screens interchange candidates quickly — then verify cage (EA/EM), bore (K/K30) and lubrication feature (D1/W33) suffixes. Fillet radii on shaft and housing must clear the ring chamfers of the 58 mm-wide set; use the NTN shoulder/withdrawal-groove table rather than copying a ball-bearing layout.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy vibrating screens and grizzly feeders
- offshore and marine propulsion shaftlines
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
- steel-mill and heavy crusher main 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
- water-induced pitting in washdown or outdoor duty without effective external seals
- fretting corrosion between adapter sleeve and tapered bore when the drive-up is insufficient
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 120 mm bore 22224EAD1 is normally mounted on adapter/withdrawal sleeves with hydraulic assistance; follow the NTN drive-up angle or oil-injection procedure — manual nut tightening cannot set the multi-tonne seating correctly.
- Oil relubrication toward 3,000 r/min needs drain and level design; flooding the 58 mm cavity churns heat through the heavy roller set and cage despite the higher oil speed figure.
- K and K30 are different tapers — K is 1:12 and K30 is 1:30 on the wide series; an adapter sleeve for one will not mount the other 120 mm bearing, and drive-up procedures differ.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 120 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K seats.
- K and K30 are different tapers — K is 1:12 and K30 is 1:30 on the wide series; an adapter sleeve for one will not mount the other 120 mm bearing, and drive-up procedures differ.
- The 688/753 kN ratings, 49.9 kN Pu and 8880 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 22224EAD1 (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 22224EAD1?
22224EAD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 120 mm bore, 215 mm OD and 58 mm width (4.724 × 8.465 × 2.283 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 688 kN, C0 753 kN, Pu 49.9 kN, grease limiting speed 2,400 r/min, oil 3,000 r/min, mass about 8880 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?
22224EAD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 22224EAKD1 (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. 22224EAD1 is the EA pressed-steel-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 22224EAD1?
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. 22224EAD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 22224EAD1 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 — 688 kN C / 753 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.