23044EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 23044EMKD1 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.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 340 mm d = 220 B = 90 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 220 mm, outer diameter D 340 mm, width B 90 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
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 29100 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 23044EMKD1
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 d8.661 in
Outer diameter D13.386 in
Width B3.543 in
ISO bore code—
Radial section height (D−d)/260 mm
Smallest bore in 23000-series70 mm
Largest outer diameter in 23000-series1580 mm
Width range across 23000-series27–345 mm
Bore position in 23000-series (smallest first)18 of 46
Bore above smallest 23000-series size150 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
23044EMD1 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 23044EMD1 — 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 23044EMKD1 model number is decoded

NTN lists 23044EMKD1 with a 1:12 tapered bore (K) and D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes: 220 mm bore, 340 mm OD, 90 mm width, rated 1,300 r/min on grease. Reading the full code: the number gives the 220×340 mm envelope, EM names the cage/capacity execution, K marks the 1:12 tapered bore for adapter/withdrawal-sleeve mounting, and D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes completes the order number. NTN prints two speeds for 23044EMKD1: 1,300 r/min grease and 1,600 r/min oil — the gap of 300 r/min reflects oil cooling of the heavy roller set. Pu 109 kN against C0 2110 kN anchors the contamination derating; for dirty mining duty the adjusted life of 23044EMKD1 moves with cleanliness far more than with small C variations. After mounting on a tapered seat, lock the nut and re-check clearance after a short running-in period, because sleeve seating and ring lift-off can change the residual clearance of the 220 mm set.

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

  • 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
  • micro-pitting when the EHL film is thinner than the raceway composite roughness
  • rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
  • brinelling from static overload or a hammer blow during sleeve mounting

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 220 mm bore 23044EMKD1 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.
  • Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23044EMKD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 220×340 mm envelope is identical.
  • Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 220 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K seats.
  • The 1:12 tapered bore is the only difference from the cylindrical-bore 23044EMD1: envelopes and ratings match, but drive-up tooling, sleeve and seat do not — never mix the two mounting methods.
  • Oil relubrication toward 1,600 r/min needs drain and level design; flooding the 90 mm cavity churns heat through the heavy roller set and cage despite the higher oil speed figure.
  • The 1530/2110 kN ratings, 109 kN Pu and 29100 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23044EMKD1 (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 23044EMKD1?

23044EMKD1 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 29100 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. 23044EMKD1 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 23044EMD1.

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. 23044EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the * ULTAGE new-generation mark.

What do D1 and W33 mean on 23044EMKD1?

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. 23044EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.

How much misalignment and axial load can 23044EMKD1 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.