22348EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 22348EMKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 240 x 500 x 155 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 240 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 500 mm |
| Width B | 155 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 3500 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4170 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 193 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 780 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 146000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 22348EMKD1 |
| 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 | 9.449 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 19.685 in |
| Width B | 6.102 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 130 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) | 25 of 28 |
| Bore above smallest 22300-series size | 200 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22348EMD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 22300-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 22348EMD1 — 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 22348EMKD1 model number is decoded
For heavy radial load with misalignment on a 240 mm shaft, NTN supplies 22348EMKD1: sphered outer raceway, two roller rows, one-piece machined brass cage (EM high-capacity design), oil speed 1,000 r/min. Numbering ties 22348EMKD1 to its envelope and execution: same-number EA versus EM or plain variants share the 240 mm bore but differ in cage and sometimes mass, so they are quoted as separate articles. At 3500 kN C and 146000 g mass the 22300 series part is built for shock and vibration; the 155 mm-wide ring needs square abutments to keep both rows equally loaded. 240 mm bore is 9.449 in and 500 mm OD is 19.685 in; the ISO 15 envelope swaps between brands, but the 3500/4170 kN ratings and cage design are NTN 2203E values. Fillet radii on shaft and housing must clear the ring chamfers of the 155 mm-wide set; use the NTN shoulder/withdrawal-groove table rather than copying a ball-bearing layout.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large SAG/ball-mill trunnion and pinion shafts
- heavy vibrating screens and grizzly feeders
- offshore and marine propulsion shaftlines
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
Known failure patterns
- lubricant starvation at the centre rib area when the D1/W33 groove is not connected to a relubrication supply
- machined EM cage wear from inadequate oil film at the cage-guiding surfaces
- sliding wear and heat when relubrication intervals ignore the groove (D1/W33) supply path
- asymmetric wear on the two roller rows from sustained angular misalignment beyond the self-aligning range
- false brinelling on stopped machines exposed to screen or crusher vibration
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 240 mm bore 22348EMKD1 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.
- The two roller rows must share load equally — a tilted spacer or unequal abutment on the 155 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 22348EMKD1 on a stopped screen false-brinells; parking brakes and shaker isolation both matter.
- Never substitute 22348EMKD1 by envelope alone: the 4170 kN C0 and 193 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EM machined-brass-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 780 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- The 3500/4170 kN ratings, 193 kN Pu and 146000 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 22348EMKD1 (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 22348EMKD1?
22348EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 240 mm bore, 500 mm OD and 155 mm width (9.449 × 19.685 × 6.102 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 3500 kN, C0 4170 kN, Pu 193 kN, grease limiting speed 780 r/min, oil 1,000 r/min, mass about 146000 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. 22348EMKD1 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 22348EMD1.
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. 22348EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 22348EMKD1?
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. 22348EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 22348EMKD1 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 — 3500 kN C / 4170 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.