23038EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23038EMKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 190 x 290 x 75 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 190 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 290 mm |
| Width B | 75 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1140 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1570 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 83.5 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 17400 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23038EMKD1 |
| 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 & 23000-series range
| Bore d | 7.48 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.417 in |
| Width B | 2.953 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 50 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23000-series | 70 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23000-series | 1580 mm |
| Width range across 23000-series | 27–345 mm |
| Bore position in 23000-series (smallest first) | 16 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 120 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23038EMD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23000-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 23038EMD1 — 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 23038EMKD1 model number is decoded
23038EMKD1 belongs to the 23000 series of NTN spherical rollers and carries the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark in the 2203E table: self-aligning, high radial capacity, moderate axial load in either direction. The leading digits are the ISO 15 dimension series (23000 series); the bore code resolves to 190 mm (two-digit code ×5, with the 00–03 exception table), and 290 mm OD / 75 mm width follow the general plan. The 50.0 mm radial section over the 190 mm bore carries two roller rows; capacity per millimetre of bore is about 6.0 kN/mm, among the highest of rolling bearings for the ISO 15 envelope. Equivalent-load planning keeps a radial plus moderate axial combination on 23038EMKD1; if the axial component dominates, pair with a thrust bearing rather than running one roller row unloaded. 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
- roller-end smearing during skidding starts under light load and high viscosity grease
- hard-particle indentation through the open arrangement in dusty mining duty
- hard-particle indentation through the open arrangement in dusty mining duty
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 190 mm bore 23038EMKD1 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.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 190 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 75 mm-wide ring loads one row only and shows as asymmetric race polish during inspection.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 1,500 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- The 1:12 tapered bore is the only difference from the cylindrical-bore 23038EMD1: envelopes and ratings match, but drive-up tooling, sleeve and seat do not — never mix the two mounting methods.
- The 1140/1570 kN ratings, 83.5 kN Pu and 17400 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23038EMKD1 (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 23038EMKD1?
23038EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 190 mm bore, 290 mm OD and 75 mm width (7.48 × 11.417 × 2.953 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1140 kN, C0 1570 kN, Pu 83.5 kN, grease limiting speed 1,500 r/min, oil 1,900 r/min, mass about 17400 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. 23038EMKD1 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 23038EMD1.
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. 23038EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23038EMKD1?
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. 23038EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23038EMKD1 take?
The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 23000 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 1140 kN C / 1570 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.