23248EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23248EMKD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 240 x 440 x 160 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 240 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 440 mm |
| Width B | 160 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 3140 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4260 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 156 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 850 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 105000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23248EMKD1 |
| 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 & 23200-series range
| Bore d | 9.449 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 17.323 in |
| Width B | 6.299 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 100 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23200-series | 90 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23200-series | 1360 mm |
| Width range across 23200-series | 52.4–475 mm |
| Bore position in 23200-series (smallest first) | 14 of 34 |
| Bore above smallest 23200-series size | 150 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23248EMD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23200-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 23248EMD1 — 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 23248EMKD1 model number is decoded
NTN lists 23248EMKD1 with a 1:12 tapered bore (K) and D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes: 240 mm bore, 440 mm OD, 160 mm width, rated 850 r/min on grease. Digit by digit the code reads as spherical-roller dimension series plus 240 mm bore; the 160 mm width is the wide ISO 15 section, which is why spherical rollers interchange dimensionally but not in cage or rating detail. The 1:12 tapered bore mounts on an adapter/withdrawal sleeve (or tapered seat); drive-up sets the residual radial clearance and fixes the axial position of the 240 mm bore assembly. The 100.0 mm section height hosts the spherical roller geometry; shaft and housing fillet radii must clear the chamfer table so the 160 mm-wide ring seats fully on both sides. Mount 23248EMKD1 on its adapter or withdrawal sleeve on the 240 mm plain shaft: oil the sleeve, fit the lock nut, drive up to the NTN-specified residual clearance (or use oil injection on large seats), then lock the tab washer.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- cement-rotary-kiln support and trunnion rolls
- large SAG/ball-mill trunnion and pinion shafts
- heavy vibrating screens and grizzly feeders
- offshore and marine propulsion shaftlines
Known failure patterns
- raceway spalling at the roller ends when misalignment or deflection concentrates the line contact
- machined EM cage wear from inadequate oil film at the cage-guiding surfaces
- sliding wear and heat when relubrication intervals ignore the groove (D1/W33) supply path
- fretting corrosion between adapter sleeve and tapered bore when the drive-up is insufficient
- water-induced pitting in washdown or outdoor duty without effective external seals
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 240 mm bore 23248EMKD1 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 23248EMKD1 by envelope alone: the 4260 kN C0 and 156 kN Pu are specific to the NTN EM machined-brass-cage execution, and vibrating duty depends heavily on cage identity.
- Minimum load must be maintained even at rest under vibration: an unloaded 23248EMKD1 on a stopped screen false-brinells; parking brakes and shaker isolation both matter.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 850 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23248EMKD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 240×440 mm envelope is identical.
- The 3140/4260 kN ratings, 156 kN Pu and 105000 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23248EMKD1 (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 23248EMKD1?
23248EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 240 mm bore, 440 mm OD and 160 mm width (9.449 × 17.323 × 6.299 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 3140 kN, C0 4260 kN, Pu 156 kN, grease limiting speed 850 r/min, oil 1,090 r/min, mass about 105000 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. 23248EMKD1 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 23248EMD1.
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. 23248EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23248EMKD1?
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. 23248EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23248EMKD1 take?
The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 23200 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 3140 kN C / 4260 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.