23132EAD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23132EAD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 160 x 270 x 86 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 160 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 270 mm |
| Width B | 86 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1220 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1580 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 73.6 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 20100 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23132EAD1 |
| 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 d | 6.299 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 10.63 in |
| Width B | 3.386 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 55 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23100-series | 100 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23100-series | 1420 mm |
| Width range across 23100-series | 52–412 mm |
| Bore position in 23100-series (smallest first) | 7 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest 23100-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23132EAKD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23100-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the cylindrical-bore execution of the tapered-bore 23132EAKD1 (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 23132EAD1 model number is decoded
For heavy radial load with misalignment on a 160 mm shaft, NTN supplies 23132EAD1: sphered outer raceway, two roller rows, pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design), oil speed 1,900 r/min. On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EA), bore (cylindrical), lubrication feature (D1); 23132EAD1 is assembled exactly in that order. The cylindrical bore fits a machined 160 mm shaft seat directly; the same envelope in 23132EAKD1 (tapered) is the sleeve-mounted alternative when clearance must be set by drive-up. Pu 73.6 kN against C0 1580 kN anchors the contamination derating; for dirty mining duty the adjusted life of 23132EAD1 moves with cleanliness far more than with small C variations. On vibrating-duty shafts verify the radial clearance class and cage choice at order time; the open 23132EAD1 leaves sealing and the C3/C4 clearance decision to the application drawing.
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
- 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
- false brinelling on stopped machines exposed to screen or crusher vibration
- asymmetric wear on the two roller rows from sustained angular misalignment beyond the self-aligning range
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 160 mm bore 23132EAD1 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: 23132EAD1 carries EA pressed-steel-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 160×270 mm envelope is identical.
- K and K30 are different tapers — K is 1:12 and K30 is 1:30 on the wide series; an adapter sleeve for one will not mount the other 160 mm bearing, and drive-up procedures differ.
- The two roller rows must share load equally — a tilted spacer or unequal abutment on the 86 mm-wide ring loads one row only and shows as asymmetric race polish during inspection.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23132EAD1 carries EA pressed-steel-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 160×270 mm envelope is identical.
- The 1220/1580 kN ratings, 73.6 kN Pu and 20100 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23132EAD1 (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 23132EAD1?
23132EAD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 160 mm bore, 270 mm OD and 86 mm width (6.299 × 10.63 × 3.386 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1220 kN, C0 1580 kN, Pu 73.6 kN, grease limiting speed 1,500 r/min, oil 1,900 r/min, mass about 20100 g. It is open, with pressed sheet-steel window cage (EA high-capacity design).
What is the difference between the K/K30 tapered bore and the cylindrical bore versions?
23132EAD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 23132EAKD1 (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. 23132EAD1 is the EA pressed-steel-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23132EAD1?
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. 23132EAD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23132EAD1 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 — 1220 kN C / 1580 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.