22230 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 22230 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 270 x 73 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 150 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 270 mm |
| Width B | 73 mm |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 / C4 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +120 °C |
| Mass (geometry estimate) | 14744 g |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | iso15-srb-geometry |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: ISO 15 boundary-dimensions standard · extracted 2026-09-24
Standard-interchange bearing: dimensions per ISO 15; CN clearance, P0 tolerance and a stamped-steel cage are catalogue defaults unless the supplier states otherwise, and mass is a geometry-derived estimate. Brand catalogue load ratings and limiting speeds for 22230 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 22200-series range
| Bore d | 5.906 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 10.63 in |
| Width B | 2.874 in |
| ISO bore code | 30 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 60 mm |
| Smallest bore in 22200-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 22200-series | 290 mm |
| Width range across 22200-series | 18–80 mm |
| Bore position in 22200-series (smallest first) | 21 of 22 |
| Bore above smallest 22200-series size | 125 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22230 | 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 22230 model number is decoded
In the 22200-series (ISO 15 dimension series) the leading 2 marks a double-row spherical roller and the last two digits of 22230 encode the bore: code 30 = 150 mm (code × 5 from 04 upward). The ISO 15 envelope is 270 mm outside diameter and 73 mm width — 5.906 × 10.63 × 2.874 in, with a 60.0 mm radial section height. Two rows of symmetrical barrel rollers on a common sphered outer raceway self-align to shaft deflection while carrying heavy radial load and bidirectional axial load. Typical catalogue practice for a rotating inner ring is a m6 shaft seat, H7 housing and C3 internal clearance; K variants use a 1:12 tapered bore on an adapter sleeve — verify against the mounting arrangement.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- mining and aggregate vibrating screens
- jaw and cone crusher eccentric shafts
- paper machine drying cylinders
- large gear drives and mill pinions
- heavy conveyor drum pulleys
Known failure patterns
- unloaded-row scuffing when pure thrust exceeds the catalogue axial capacity and one roller row unloads completely
- thermal seizure when an interference shaft fit plus hot running removes all residual radial clearance from a CN bearing
- raceway and roller spalling after the L10 life or from sustained overload and shock in crusher duty
- roller smearing and skid marks when the radial load falls below the minimum load needed to drive the roller set
- cage fatigue and fracture on vibratory screens supplied with normal CN clearance instead of a vibratory C4 fit
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- The large 150 mm-bore 22230 mounts with real force: use induction heating or hydraulic drive-up on the tapered seat, measure residual clearance in micrometres, and plan lifting fixtures — the 73 mm double-row assembly cannot be drifted into position without brinelling.
- The 222 medium series at 150 mm bore (270×73 mm, 60.0 mm section) is the default general-purpose spherical row; on the same bore a 22330 is larger and wider with far higher load rating — do not swap a failed 22330 down to a 22230 without re-rating life.
- The 73 mm-wide 22230 seats against shaft and housing shoulders whose fillet must clear the bearing chamfer: keep the corner radius small enough that the 150 mm bore and 270 mm OD faces abut square — an undercut beats an oversized radius, which lifts the ring and edge-loads the 60.0 mm section.
- For a cylindrical-bore 22230, warm the inner ring to 80–100 °C (induction heater, never a flame) and slide it dry to the shoulder of the 150 mm shaft; cooling creates the interference, while hammering cold through the 270 mm assembly dents the sphered raceways.
- Relubricate 22230 through the W33 groove while the shaft turns slowly so fresh grease flushes the full 73 mm-wide roller set; pumping grease into a stationary bearing channels it past one row and leaves the other side of the 150 mm bore starved.
- Match the cage to the duty: the E/CC stamped window-steel cage is the standard for general 22230 service, while the machined brass CA cage is preferred for heavy shock and vibratory applications — never replace a CA row with a CC row in a screen or crusher without re-rating.
- In a classic two-bearing arrangement the 22230 often serves as the non-locating (floating) bearing, taking radial load while the housing bore lets it drift; it can locate axially in both directions, but sustained pure thrust beyond the catalogue limit unloads one roller row.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 22230 spherical roller bearing?
A 22230 double-row spherical roller bearing per ISO 15 has a 150 mm bore, 270 mm outer diameter and 73 mm width (5.906 × 10.63 × 2.874 in), a 60.0 mm radial section and roughly 14744 g geometry-based estimated mass; catalogue masses vary with cage and design.
How does the 22230 bore code work?
The leading 2 in 22230 denotes a double-row spherical roller, the middle digits give the ISO 15 dimension series, and the last two digits are bore code 30: 30 × 5 = 150 mm. The 270 mm OD and 73 mm width come from the dimension series (22200), not from the bore code alone.
How much misalignment can a 22230 accommodate?
Thanks to the sphered outer ring raceway, 22230 normally accommodates angular misalignment of around 1° under load (up to about 2° in favourable, lightly loaded conditions); the permissible value is smaller under full load and depends on clearance and cage design, so check the catalogue figure for the actual duty.
What is the difference between 22230 and 22230K?
The plain 22230 has a cylindrical bore for a straight shaft seat. The K suffix denotes a 1:12 tapered bore, normally mounted on an H3xx adapter sleeve over a commercial shaft (or directly on a tapered journal); the bearing is driven up the sleeve to a specified residual clearance and locked with a KM nut and tab washer.
Should the 22230 be ordered with CN, C3 or C4 clearance?
Use C3 as the usual default when the rotating inner ring has an interference fit, because the fit plus thermal expansion reduces residual play; choose C4 (often with a vibratory cage design) for screens and feeders; order CN mainly for loose fits on stationary shafts or split housings. A W33 outer-ring lubrication groove is a separate, commonly combined option.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog iso15-srb-geometry on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.