23022 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23022 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 110 x 170 x 45 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Generic ISO interchange (unbranded) |
| Bore diameter d | 110 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 170 mm |
| Width B | 45 mm |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 / C4 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +120 °C |
| Mass (geometry estimate) | 3030 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 23022 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 23000-series range
| Bore d | 4.331 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.693 in |
| Width B | 1.772 in |
| ISO bore code | 22 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23000-series | 70 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23000-series | 480 mm |
| Width range across 23000-series | 27–121 mm |
| Bore position in 23000-series (smallest first) | 8 of 23 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 40 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 23022 model number is decoded
In the 23000-series (ISO 15 dimension series) the leading 2 marks a double-row spherical roller and the last two digits of 23022 encode the bore: code 22 = 110 mm (code × 5 from 04 upward). The ISO 15 envelope is 170 mm outside diameter and 45 mm width — 4.331 × 6.693 × 1.772 in, with a 30.0 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
- heavy conveyor drum pulleys
- cement and aggregate processing machinery
- mining and aggregate vibrating screens
- jaw and cone crusher eccentric shafts
- paper machine drying cylinders
Known failure patterns
- 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
- fretting corrosion on a tapered-bore sleeve seat when drive-up is insufficient and the inner ring works on the adapter
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- The large 110 mm-bore 23022 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 45 mm double-row assembly cannot be drifted into position without brinelling.
- In vibrating-screen and feeder duty the 230 row is a common pick: at 110 mm bore the 23022 gives a 170×45 mm envelope with a wide, stiff section, but it must then run C4 clearance with a vibratory-rated cage — a standard CN row with a plain stamped cage will gall and fail early under the same duty.
- Grease life on the 23022 is set by the slow, dirty regime it usually works in: relubricate through the W33 groove until old grease flushes clear of the full 45 mm-wide double row, because the 30.0 mm section gives contamination little room to fall away from the 170 mm raceway on its own.
- Before fitting 23022, machine the 110 mm shaft seat and 170 mm housing bore with a relief or small fillet so nothing bridges the bearing chamfer; the 45 mm-wide rings only load correctly when the full faces abut, and a large radius pinches the 30.0 mm radial section.
- On a K tapered bore with adapter sleeve, tighten the KM locknut to drive the 23022 up the sleeve, rotating the inner ring, and stop on residual clearance — measured with feelers at the unloaded rollers — not on torque alone; then lock the tab washer so the 110 mm seat cannot creep.
- Read the damage pattern on a removed 23022: spalling concentrated on one side of the 170 mm outer race points to misalignment or thrust overload, while uniform roller-end smearing means minimum-load skidding — the two failures demand opposite corrections.
- Spherical rollers need a minimum radial load to keep the rollers driven — as a rule of thumb about 2% of the basic dynamic load rating; an unloaded 23022 on an idler or in a cold-start drive will skid and smear, so add preload, reduce the bearing size or use a sealed grease-filled variant.
- Choose the bore type deliberately: plain 23022 takes a cylindrical seat, while the K variant has a 1:12 tapered bore and mounts on an adapter sleeve (H3xx series) over a plain commercial shaft or directly on a tapered journal — the two mounting procedures are not interchangeable.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 23022 spherical roller bearing?
A 23022 double-row spherical roller bearing per ISO 15 has a 110 mm bore, 170 mm outer diameter and 45 mm width (4.331 × 6.693 × 1.772 in), a 30.0 mm radial section and roughly 3030 g geometry-based estimated mass; catalogue masses vary with cage and design.
How does the 23022 bore code work?
The leading 2 in 23022 denotes a double-row spherical roller, the middle digits give the ISO 15 dimension series, and the last two digits are bore code 22: 22 × 5 = 110 mm. The 170 mm OD and 45 mm width come from the dimension series (23000), not from the bore code alone.
How much misalignment can a 23022 accommodate?
Thanks to the sphered outer ring raceway, 23022 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 23022 and 23022K?
The plain 23022 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 23022 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.