23164EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23164EMKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 320 x 540 x 176 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 320 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 540 mm |
| Width B | 176 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 4020 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 6020 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 227 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 164000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23164EMKD1 |
| 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 | 12.598 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 21.26 in |
| Width B | 6.929 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 110 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) | 17 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest 23100-series size | 220 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23164EMD1 | 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 23164EMD1 — 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 23164EMKD1 model number is decoded
For heavy radial load with misalignment on a 320 mm shaft, NTN supplies 23164EMKD1: sphered outer raceway, two roller rows, one-piece machined brass cage (EM high-capacity design), oil speed 880 r/min. On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EM), bore (K), lubrication feature (D1); 23164EMKD1 is assembled exactly in that order. Suffix reading on 23164EMKD1: EM identifies the high-capacity execution with a one-piece machined brass cage; K marks the 1:12 tapered bore; the ＊ symbol in 2203E marks the ULTAGE new-generation specification (not part of the order code); and D1 provides the outer-ring lubrication feature; quote the full code because each suffix is a distinct article. 320 mm bore is 12.598 in and 540 mm OD is 21.26 in; the ISO 15 envelope swaps between brands, but the 4020/6020 kN ratings and cage design are NTN 2203E values. 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 320 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
- 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
- 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 320 mm bore 23164EMKD1 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.
- Minimum load must be maintained even at rest under vibration: an unloaded 23164EMKD1 on a stopped screen false-brinells; parking brakes and shaker isolation both matter.
- Never substitute 23164EMKD1 by envelope alone: the 6020 kN C0 and 227 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EM machined-brass-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
- 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 320 mm bearing, and drive-up procedures differ.
- The two roller rows must share load equally — a tilted spacer or unequal abutment on the 176 mm-wide ring loads one row only and shows as asymmetric race polish during inspection.
- The 4020/6020 kN ratings, 227 kN Pu and 164000 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23164EMKD1 (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 23164EMKD1?
23164EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 320 mm bore, 540 mm OD and 176 mm width (12.598 × 21.26 × 6.929 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 4020 kN, C0 6020 kN, Pu 227 kN, grease limiting speed 700 r/min, oil 880 r/min, mass about 164000 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. 23164EMKD1 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 23164EMD1.
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. 23164EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23164EMKD1?
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. 23164EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23164EMKD1 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 — 4020 kN C / 6020 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.