23968EMD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23968EMD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 340 x 460 x 90 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 340 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 460 mm |
| Width B | 90 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass, machined (M1) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1710 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2980 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 162 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 44500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23968EMD1 |
| 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 & 23900-series range
| Bore d | 13.386 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 18.11 in |
| Width B | 3.543 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 60 mm |
| Smallest bore in 23900-series | 160 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 23900-series | 1820 mm |
| Width range across 23900-series | 45–315 mm |
| Bore position in 23900-series (smallest first) | 12 of 38 |
| Bore above smallest 23900-series size | 180 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23968EMKD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23900-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the cylindrical-bore execution of the tapered-bore 23968EMKD1 (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 23968EMD1 model number is decoded
For heavy radial load with misalignment on a 340 mm shaft, NTN supplies 23968EMD1: sphered outer raceway, two roller rows, one-piece machined brass cage (EM high-capacity design), oil speed 1,020 r/min. The leading digits are the ISO 15 dimension series (23900 series); the bore code resolves to 340 mm (two-digit code ×5, with the 00–03 exception table), and 460 mm OD / 90 mm width follow the general plan. The cylindrical bore fits a machined 340 mm shaft seat directly; the same envelope in 23968EMKD1 (tapered) is the sleeve-mounted alternative when clearance must be set by drive-up. Pu 162 kN against C0 2980 kN anchors the contamination derating; for dirty mining duty the adjusted life of 23968EMD1 moves with cleanliness far more than with small C variations. Never mount 23968EMD1 by striking the outer ring through the roller set; drive through ring faces (or the adapter sleeve nut) and support the ring square to avoid brinelling the 460 mm race.
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
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
- brinelling from static overload or a hammer blow during sleeve mounting
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 340 mm bore 23968EMD1 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 1710 kN rating no longer applies.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23968EMD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 340×460 mm envelope is identical.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 340 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: 23968EMD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 340×460 mm envelope is identical.
- The 1710/2980 kN ratings, 162 kN Pu and 44500 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23968EMD1 (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 23968EMD1?
23968EMD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 340 mm bore, 460 mm OD and 90 mm width (13.386 × 18.11 × 3.543 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1710 kN, C0 2980 kN, Pu 162 kN, grease limiting speed 800 r/min, oil 1,020 r/min, mass about 44500 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?
23968EMD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 23968EMKD1 (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. 23968EMD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23968EMD1?
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. 23968EMD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23968EMD1 take?
The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 23900 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 1710 kN C / 2980 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.