23972EMD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23972EMD1 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 360 x 480 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 | 360 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 480 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 | 1750 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 3090 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 171 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 760 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 46200 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23972EMD1 |
| 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 | 14.173 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 18.898 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) | 13 of 38 |
| Bore above smallest 23900-series size | 200 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23972EMKD1 | 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 23972EMKD1 (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 23972EMD1 model number is decoded
NTN lists 23972EMD1 with a cylindrical bore and D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes: 360 mm bore, 480 mm OD, 90 mm width, rated 760 r/min on grease. The leading digits are the ISO 15 dimension series (23900 series); the bore code resolves to 360 mm (two-digit code ×5, with the 00–03 exception table), and 480 mm OD / 90 mm width follow the general plan. Pu 171 kN is the catalogue fatigue load limit for 23972EMD1, used in the adjusted-life equation at contaminated or partial-film conditions typical of mining and vibrating duty. 360 mm bore is 14.173 in and 480 mm OD is 18.898 in; the ISO 15 envelope swaps between brands, but the 1750/3090 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 360 mm set.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
- steel-mill and heavy crusher main shafts
- mining shovel and dragline swing shafts
- cement-rotary-kiln support and trunnion rolls
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
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
- false brinelling on stopped machines exposed to screen or crusher vibration
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 360 mm bore 23972EMD1 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.
- The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 23972EMD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
- The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 23972EMD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
- Adapter-sleeve mounting requires the correct sleeve series and locknut for the 360 mm shaft; a sleeve sized to bore alone ignores thread, width and the oil-injection option on large K30 seats.
- The D1/W33 groove only helps if the housing has a matching grease passage; mounting a D1 23972EMD1 in a solid block with no port wastes the feature and leaves the centre rows under-lubricated.
- The 1750/3090 kN ratings, 171 kN Pu and 46200 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23972EMD1 (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 23972EMD1?
23972EMD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 360 mm bore, 480 mm OD and 90 mm width (14.173 × 18.898 × 3.543 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1750 kN, C0 3090 kN, Pu 171 kN, grease limiting speed 760 r/min, oil 970 r/min, mass about 46200 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?
23972EMD1 has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 23972EMKD1 (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. 23972EMD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23972EMD1?
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. 23972EMD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23972EMD1 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 — 1750 kN C / 3090 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.