23044EMD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23044EMD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 220 x 340 x 90 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 220 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 340 mm |
| Width B | 90 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1530 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2110 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 109 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1300 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 29900 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23044EMD1 |
| 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 | 8.661 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 13.386 in |
| Width B | 3.543 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 60 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) | 18 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 150 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23044EMKD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23000-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the cylindrical-bore execution of the tapered-bore 23044EMKD1 (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 23044EMD1 model number is decoded
23044EMD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution of NTN's spherical roller range for a 220 mm shaft — 1530 kN basic dynamic capacity in a 29900 g, open ISO 15 envelope. Reading the full code: the number gives the 220×340 mm envelope, EM names the cage/capacity execution, no bore suffix means cylindrical bore for a direct shaft seat, and D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes completes the order number. The bearing accepts predominantly radial load with a moderate axial share, but is not a pure thrust bearing: sustained axial-only load skids the unloaded row and damages the EM machined-brass-cage cage. The 60.0 mm section height hosts the spherical roller geometry; shaft and housing fillet radii must clear the chamfer table so the 90 mm-wide ring seats fully on both sides. Fit the cylindrical-bore 23044EMD1 with the inner ring heated (max 120 °C) for the shaft interference; the outer ring slides into the housing with its spherical seat able to pivot after seating.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy vibrating screens and grizzly feeders
- offshore and marine propulsion shaftlines
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
- steel-mill and heavy crusher main shafts
Known failure patterns
- raceway spalling at the roller ends when misalignment or deflection concentrates the line contact
- pressed EA cage fatigue under sustained vibration when minimum load is not maintained
- 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
- fretting corrosion between adapter sleeve and tapered bore when the drive-up is insufficient
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 220 mm bore 23044EMD1 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.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 1,300 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- Self-aligning does not mean unlimited misalignment: beyond the catalogue angle the outer ring's spherical travel is exhausted and the 1530 kN rating no longer applies.
- The cylindrical-bore 23044EMD1 and its tapered-bore counterpart 23044EMKD1 share envelope and ratings but not mounting: do not order the K variant unless the drawing specifies a sleeve or tapered seat.
- Never substitute 23044EMD1 by envelope alone: the 2110 kN C0 and 109 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EM machined-brass-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
- The 1530/2110 kN ratings, 109 kN Pu and 29900 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23044EMD1 (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 23044EMD1?
23044EMD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 220 mm bore, 340 mm OD and 90 mm width (8.661 × 13.386 × 3.543 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1530 kN, C0 2110 kN, Pu 109 kN, grease limiting speed 1,300 r/min, oil 1,600 r/min, mass about 29900 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?
23044EMD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 23044EMKD1 (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. 23044EMD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23044EMD1?
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. 23044EMD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23044EMD1 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 — 1530 kN C / 2110 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.