23122EAKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 23122EAKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 110 x 180 x 56 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 = 180 mm d = 110 B = 56 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 110 mm, outer diameter D 180 mm, width B 56 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 110 mm
Outer diameter D 180 mm
Width B 56 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 547 kN
Basic static load rating C0 669 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 36.2 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 2200 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 5490 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 23122EAKD1
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 & 23100-series range

Bore d4.331 in
Outer diameter D7.087 in
Width B2.205 in
ISO bore code—
Radial section height (D−d)/235 mm
Smallest bore in 23100-series100 mm
Largest outer diameter in 23100-series1420 mm
Width range across 23100-series52–412 mm
Bore position in 23100-series (smallest first)2 of 36
Bore above smallest 23100-series size10 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
23122EAD1 NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same NTN 23100-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 23122EAD1 — 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 23122EAKD1 model number is decoded

23122EAKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing: two rows of symmetric rollers on a sphered outer raceway, 110×180×56 mm to ISO 15, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design). On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EA), bore (K), lubrication feature (D1); 23122EAKD1 is assembled exactly in that order. The sphered outer raceway lets the inner-ring assembly pivot, accommodating shaft deflection and housing misalignment (around 1–2° for this class; use the 2203E value for the exact series) without edge loading the rollers. Selection: the C0/C ratio of 1.22 (669/547 kN) reflects the heavy static and shock proportioning of 23122EAKD1; size the equivalent load at the required L10 with shock factor for the application. 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

  • large gearbox and marine gear shafts
  • wind-turbine gearbox and rotor bearings
  • large vibrating screens and mining feeders
  • heavy conveyor and bucket-excavator pulleys

Known failure patterns

  • lubricant starvation at the centre rib area when the D1/W33 groove is not connected to a relubrication supply
  • 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
  • brinelling from static overload or a hammer blow during sleeve mounting
  • hard-particle indentation through the open arrangement in dusty mining duty

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Mount the 110 mm ring with induction heat or the sleeve drive-up procedure; at 5490 g cocking damages the spherical raceways, and repositioning after seating is impractical.
  • The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 23122EAKD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
  • Oil relubrication toward 2,800 r/min needs drain and level design; flooding the 56 mm cavity churns heat through the heavy roller set and cage despite the higher oil speed figure.
  • Never substitute 23122EAKD1 by envelope alone: the 669 kN C0 and 36.2 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EA pressed-steel-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
  • Minimum load must be maintained even at rest under vibration: an unloaded 23122EAKD1 on a stopped screen false-brinells; parking brakes and shaker isolation both matter.
  • The 547/669 kN ratings, 36.2 kN Pu and 5490 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23122EAKD1 (EA pressed-steel-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 23122EAKD1?

23122EAKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 110 mm bore, 180 mm OD and 56 mm width (4.331 × 7.087 × 2.205 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 547 kN, C0 669 kN, Pu 36.2 kN, grease limiting speed 2,200 r/min, oil 2,800 r/min, mass about 5490 g. It is open, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA 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. 23122EAKD1 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 23122EAD1.

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. 23122EAKD1 is the EA pressed-steel-cage execution, listed with the * ULTAGE new-generation mark.

What do D1 and W33 mean on 23122EAKD1?

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. 23122EAKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.

How much misalignment and axial load can 23122EAKD1 take?

The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 23100 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 547 kN C / 669 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.