22232EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 22232EMKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 160 x 290 x 80 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 = 290 mm d = 160 B = 80 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 160 mm, outer diameter D 290 mm, width B 80 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 160 mm
Outer diameter D 290 mm
Width B 80 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage brass, machined (M1)
Basic dynamic load rating C 1220 kN
Basic static load rating C0 1390 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 84.1 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 1700 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 22400 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 22232EMKD1
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 6.299 in
Outer diameter D 11.417 in
Width B 3.15 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 65 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) 22 of 32
Bore above smallest 22200-series size 135 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
22232EMD1 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 22232EMD1 — 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 22232EMKD1 model number is decoded

The NTN order number 22232EMKD1 identifies a 160×290×80 mm (6.299 × 11.417 × 3.15 in) spherical roller bearing, 1:12 tapered bore (K), to the ISO 15 boundary plan. Digit by digit the code reads as spherical-roller dimension series plus 160 mm bore; the 80 mm width is the wide ISO 15 section, which is why spherical rollers interchange dimensionally but not in cage or rating detail. The 1:12 tapered bore mounts on an adapter/withdrawal sleeve (or tapered seat); drive-up sets the residual radial clearance and fixes the axial position of the 160 mm bore assembly. Speed planning: 1,700 r/min grease limiting speed is the cage/kinematic ceiling and 2,100 r/min is the oil-lubricated value for the 160 mm bore; vibrating screens rarely approach either and are load/cage limited instead. Check the self-aligning movement after fitting: the housing should pivot freely around the sphered outer raceway; a pinched outer ring removes the alignment capacity the bearing was selected for.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • mining shovel and dragline swing shafts
  • cement-rotary-kiln support and trunnion rolls
  • large SAG/ball-mill trunnion and pinion shafts
  • heavy vibrating screens and grizzly feeders

Known failure patterns

  • raceway spalling at the roller ends when misalignment or deflection concentrates the line contact
  • cage damage when a mounting force is applied through the roller set instead of the ring face
  • sliding wear and heat when relubrication intervals ignore the groove (D1/W33) supply path
  • rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
  • false brinelling on stopped machines exposed to screen or crusher vibration

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 160 mm bore 22232EMKD1 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.
  • Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 22232EMKD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 160×290 mm envelope is identical.
  • Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 22232EMKD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 160×290 mm envelope is identical.
  • Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 160 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K seats.
  • Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 22232EMKD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 160×290 mm envelope is identical.
  • The 1220/1390 kN ratings, 84.1 kN Pu and 22400 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 22232EMKD1 (EM machined-brass-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 22232EMKD1?

22232EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 160 mm bore, 290 mm OD and 80 mm width (6.299 × 11.417 × 3.15 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1220 kN, C0 1390 kN, Pu 84.1 kN, grease limiting speed 1,700 r/min, oil 2,100 r/min, mass about 22400 g. It is open, with one-piece machined brass cage (EM 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. 22232EMKD1 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 22232EMD1.

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. 22232EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the * ULTAGE new-generation mark.

What do D1 and W33 mean on 22232EMKD1?

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. 22232EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.

How much misalignment and axial load can 22232EMKD1 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 — 1220 kN C / 1390 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.