23052EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23052EMKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 260 x 400 x 104 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 260 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 400 mm |
| Width B | 104 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 2060 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2910 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 144 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 46300 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23052EMKD1 |
| 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 | 10.236 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 15.748 in |
| Width B | 4.094 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 70 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) | 20 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 190 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23052EMD1 | 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 23052EMD1 — 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 23052EMKD1 model number is decoded
23052EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution of NTN's spherical roller range for a 260 mm shaft — 2060 kN basic dynamic capacity in a 46300 g, open ISO 15 envelope. The leading digits are the ISO 15 dimension series (23000 series); the bore code resolves to 260 mm (two-digit code ×5, with the 00–03 exception table), and 400 mm OD / 104 mm width follow the general plan. At 2060 kN C and 46300 g mass the 23000 series part is built for shock and vibration; the 104 mm-wide ring needs square abutments to keep both rows equally loaded. Equivalent-load planning keeps a radial plus moderate axial combination on 23052EMKD1; if the axial component dominates, pair with a thrust bearing rather than running one roller row unloaded. 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 260 mm set.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- offshore and marine propulsion shaftlines
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
- steel-mill and heavy crusher main shafts
- mining shovel and dragline swing shafts
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
- sliding wear and heat when relubrication intervals ignore the groove (D1/W33) supply path
- hard-particle indentation through the open arrangement in dusty mining duty
- false brinelling on stopped machines exposed to screen or crusher vibration
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 260 mm bore 23052EMKD1 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.
- Never substitute 23052EMKD1 by envelope alone: the 2910 kN C0 and 144 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EM machined-brass-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 260 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K seats.
- The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 23052EMKD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 1,000 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- The 2060/2910 kN ratings, 144 kN Pu and 46300 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23052EMKD1 (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 23052EMKD1?
23052EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 260 mm bore, 400 mm OD and 104 mm width (10.236 × 15.748 × 4.094 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 2060 kN, C0 2910 kN, Pu 144 kN, grease limiting speed 1,000 r/min, oil 1,300 r/min, mass about 46300 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. 23052EMKD1 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 23052EMD1.
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. 23052EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23052EMKD1?
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. 23052EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23052EMKD1 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 — 2060 kN C / 2910 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.