22312EMD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 22312EMD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 130 x 46 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 46 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 340 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 319 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 20.3 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 2910 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 22312EMD1 |
| 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 & 22300-series range
| Bore d | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 1.811 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 35 mm |
| Smallest bore in 22300-series | 40 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 22300-series | 620 mm |
| Width range across 22300-series | 33–185 mm |
| Bore position in 22300-series (smallest first) | 5 of 28 |
| Bore above smallest 22300-series size | 20 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22312EMKD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 22300-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the cylindrical-bore execution of the tapered-bore 22312EMKD1 (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 22312EMD1 model number is decoded
For heavy radial load with misalignment on a 60 mm shaft, NTN supplies 22312EMD1: sphered outer raceway, two roller rows, one-piece machined brass cage (EM high-capacity design), oil speed 4,600 r/min. Digit by digit the code reads as spherical-roller dimension series plus 60 mm bore; the 46 mm width is the wide ISO 15 section, which is why spherical rollers interchange dimensionally but not in cage or rating detail. The sphered outer raceway lets the inner-ring assembly pivot, accommodating shaft deflection and housing misalignment (around 1–2° for this class; use the 2203E value for the exact series) without edge loading the rollers. The 35.0 mm section height hosts the spherical roller geometry; shaft and housing fillet radii must clear the chamfer table so the 46 mm-wide ring seats fully on both sides. Supply grease through the D1 feature during commissioning and at the calculated interval, rotating the 60 mm bore assembly by hand to distribute it across both rows.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- jaw/cone crusher eccentric and shaft positions
- paper-machine dryer and press rolls
- cement-mill and kiln auxiliary drives
- large gearbox and marine gear 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
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 60 mm ring with induction heat or the sleeve drive-up procedure; at 2910 g cocking damages the spherical raceways, and repositioning after seating is impractical.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 3,600 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 60 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K seats.
- The two roller rows must share load equally — a tilted spacer or unequal abutment on the 46 mm-wide ring loads one row only and shows as asymmetric race polish during inspection.
- Minimum load must be maintained even at rest under vibration: an unloaded 22312EMD1 on a stopped screen false-brinells; parking brakes and shaker isolation both matter.
- The 340/319 kN ratings, 20.3 kN Pu and 2910 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 22312EMD1 (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 22312EMD1?
22312EMD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 60 mm bore, 130 mm OD and 46 mm width (2.362 × 5.118 × 1.811 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 340 kN, C0 319 kN, Pu 20.3 kN, grease limiting speed 3,600 r/min, oil 4,600 r/min, mass about 2910 g. It is open, with one-piece machined brass cage (EM high-capacity design).
What is the difference between the K/K30 tapered bore and the cylindrical bore versions?
22312EMD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 22312EMKD1 (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. 22312EMD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 22312EMD1?
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. 22312EMD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 22312EMD1 take?
The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 22300 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 340 kN C / 319 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.