23072EMD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23072EMD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 360 x 540 x 134 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 360 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 540 mm |
| Width B | 134 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 3070 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4910 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 232 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 750 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 111000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23072EMD1 |
| 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 | 14.173 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 21.26 in |
| Width B | 5.276 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 90 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) | 25 of 46 |
| Bore above smallest 23000-series size | 290 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23072EMKD1 | 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 23072EMKD1 (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 23072EMD1 model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, 23072EMD1 denotes the 360 mm bore spherical roller bearing (3070 kN C / 4910 kN C0) in the 23000 series, the self-aligning choice for heavy combined load. Reading the full code: the number gives the 360×540 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 cylindrical bore fits a machined 360 mm shaft seat directly; the same envelope in 23072EMKD1 (tapered) is the sleeve-mounted alternative when clearance must be set by drive-up. Equivalent-load planning keeps a radial plus moderate axial combination on 23072EMD1; if the axial component dominates, pair with a thrust bearing rather than running one roller row unloaded. Supply grease through the D1 feature during commissioning and at the calculated interval, rotating the 360 mm bore assembly by hand to distribute it across both rows.
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
- lubricant starvation at the centre rib area when the D1/W33 groove is not connected to a relubrication supply
- machined EM cage wear from inadequate oil film at the cage-guiding surfaces
- micro-pitting when the EHL film is thinner than the raceway composite roughness
- brinelling from static overload or a hammer blow during sleeve mounting
- water-induced pitting in washdown or outdoor duty without effective external seals
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 360 mm bore 23072EMD1 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.
- Self-aligning does not mean unlimited misalignment: beyond the catalogue angle the outer ring's spherical travel is exhausted and the 3070 kN rating no longer applies.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23072EMD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 360×540 mm envelope is identical.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 360 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K30 seats.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23072EMD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 360×540 mm envelope is identical.
- The 3070/4910 kN ratings, 232 kN Pu and 111000 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23072EMD1 (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 23072EMD1?
23072EMD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 360 mm bore, 540 mm OD and 134 mm width (14.173 × 21.26 × 5.276 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 3070 kN, C0 4910 kN, Pu 232 kN, grease limiting speed 750 r/min, oil 950 r/min, mass about 111000 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?
23072EMD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 23072EMKD1 (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. 23072EMD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23072EMD1?
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. 23072EMD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23072EMD1 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 — 3070 kN C / 4910 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.