23972EMKD1 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 23972EMKD1 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 | 44800 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 23972EMKD1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23972EMD1 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 23900-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the tapered-bore execution (K, 1:12) of the cylindrical-bore 23972EMD1 — 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 23972EMKD1 model number is decoded
23972EMKD1 is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing: two rows of symmetric rollers on a sphered outer raceway, 360×480×90 mm to ISO 15, with one-piece machined brass cage (EM high-capacity design). On the NTN nameplate the suffix cluster after the size reads in order: cage design (EM), bore (K), lubrication feature (D1); 23972EMKD1 is assembled exactly in that order. The D1 outer-ring annular oil groove with holes makes relubrication part of the design: fresh grease reaches the rolling elements through the outer-ring feature rather than relying solely on end-side packing. Equivalent-load planning keeps a radial plus moderate axial combination on 23972EMKD1; if the axial component dominates, pair with a thrust bearing rather than running one roller row unloaded. Mount 23972EMKD1 on its adapter or withdrawal sleeve on the 360 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
- offshore and marine propulsion shaftlines
- large wind-turbine main-shaft arrangements
- steel-mill and heavy crusher main shafts
- mining shovel and dragline swing shafts
Known failure patterns
- lubricant starvation at the centre rib area when the D1/W33 groove is not connected to a relubrication supply
- machined EM cage wear from inadequate oil film at the cage-guiding surfaces
- roller-end smearing during skidding starts under light load and high viscosity grease
- asymmetric wear on the two roller rows from sustained angular misalignment beyond the self-aligning range
- false brinelling on stopped machines exposed to screen or crusher vibration
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 360 mm bore 23972EMKD1 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 two roller rows must share load equally — a tilted spacer or unequal abutment on the 90 mm-wide ring loads one row only and shows as asymmetric race polish during inspection.
- Open spherical rollers swallow dust in mining duty; specify labyrinth or taconite seals externally, or the 760 r/min grease rating is lost to abrasive wear long before fatigue.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 23972EMKD1 carries EM machined-brass-cage; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 360×480 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 360 mm bearing, and drive-up procedures differ.
- The 1750/3090 kN ratings, 171 kN Pu and 44800 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 23972EMKD1 (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 23972EMKD1?
23972EMKD1 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 44800 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. 23972EMKD1 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 23972EMD1.
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. 23972EMKD1 is the EM machined-brass-cage execution, listed with the ＊ ULTAGE new-generation mark.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 23972EMKD1?
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. 23972EMKD1 carries D1; W33 is the equivalent industry-spelled annular-groove-and-holes feature seen on other executions.
How much misalignment and axial load can 23972EMKD1 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.