24188B bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 24188B is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 440 x 720 x 280 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 440 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 720 mm |
| Width B | 280 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 7200 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 13100 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 715 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 390 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 456000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 24188B |
| 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 & 24100-series range
| Bore d | 17.323 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 28.346 in |
| Width B | 11.024 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 140 mm |
| Smallest bore in 24100-series | 100 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 24100-series | 1150 mm |
| Width range across 24100-series | 65–438 mm |
| Bore position in 24100-series (smallest first) | 23 of 32 |
| Bore above smallest 24100-series size | 340 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24188BK30 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same NTN 24100-series envelope, cage and ratings; this is the cylindrical-bore execution of the tapered-bore 24188BK30 (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 24188B model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, 24188B denotes the 440 mm bore spherical roller bearing (7200 kN C / 13100 kN C0) in the 24100 series, the self-aligning choice for heavy combined load. Numbering ties 24188B to its envelope and execution: same-number EA versus EM or plain variants share the 440 mm bore but differ in cage and sometimes mass, so they are quoted as separate articles. The plain outer ring (no D1/W33 groove) 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. Pu 715 kN against C0 13100 kN anchors the contamination derating; for dirty mining duty the adjusted life of 24188B moves with cleanliness far more than with small C variations. Never mount 24188B 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 720 mm race.
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
- 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
- asymmetric wear on the two roller rows from sustained angular misalignment beyond the self-aligning range
- rolling-contact fatigue after the catalogue L10 life at the actual load
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 440 mm bore 24188B 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 7200 kN rating no longer applies.
- Do not confuse EA and EM at the same number: 24188B carries basic; swapping to the other cage execution changes mass, speed behaviour and sometimes suitability for vibration, even though the 440×720 mm envelope is identical.
- The cylindrical-bore 24188B and its tapered-bore counterpart 24188BK30 share envelope and ratings but not mounting: do not order the K variant unless the drawing specifies a sleeve or tapered seat.
- 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 440 mm bearing, and drive-up procedures differ.
- The 7200/13100 kN ratings, 715 kN Pu and 456000 g mass are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E values for 24188B (basic); 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 24188B?
24188B is an NTN double-row spherical roller bearing to ISO 15: 440 mm bore, 720 mm OD and 280 mm width (17.323 × 28.346 × 11.024 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 7200 kN, C0 13100 kN, Pu 715 kN, grease limiting speed 390 r/min, oil 500 r/min, mass about 456000 g. It is open, with pressed-steel cage (standard execution).
What is the difference between the K/K30 tapered bore and the cylindrical bore versions?
24188B has a cylindrical bore and mounts directly on a machined shaft seat. Its tapered-bore counterpart is 24188BK30 (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. 24188B is the basic execution.
What do D1 and W33 mean on 24188B?
24188B is listed without a D1/W33 outer-ring groove in 2203E; lubrication is supplied from the ring sides. D1 (NTN spelling) and W33 add the annular groove plus holes and are ordered as distinct suffixed executions of the same envelope.
How much misalignment and axial load can 24188B take?
The sphered outer raceway compensates static and dynamic misalignment in the order of 1–2° (verify the exact 2203E figure for the 24100 series); beyond that, load concentrates on one roller row. Load is predominantly radial with a moderate axial share in either direction — 7200 kN C / 13100 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.