430318U bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 430318U is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 90 x 190 x 102 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 90 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 190 mm |
| Width B | 102 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 640 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 815 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 89 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 12500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-430318U |
| Standard | ANSI ABMA 19.2 |
| Catalog version | NTN 2203E 2026-09-25 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |
Source: catalog reference (NTN 2203E 2026-09-25) · extracted 2026-10-01
Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN 2203E 2026-09-25); 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 & 4t-430-series range
| Bore d | 3.543 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.48 in |
| Width B | 4.016 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 50 mm |
| Smallest bore in 4t-430-series | 40 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 4t-430-series | 870 mm |
| Width range across 4t-430-series | 45–310 mm |
| Bore position in 4t-430-series (smallest first) | 11 of 41 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-430-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430318U | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 430318U model number is decoded
4T-430318U belongs to the light-duty 430-family TDO double-row series of NTN double-row tapered roller bearings; the unit is mounted as one article and its internal clearance is set at the factory, not on the shaft. Large sizes continue the plans under different leading digits: 4130/4131 and 4230/4231 belong to the 430-family dimension plan, while 3230/3231 continue the 432 heavy plan — 430318U reads accordingly. Double-row capacity is not twice a single-row bearing: the printed 640 kN C already accounts for load sharing between the two rows of 4T-430318U, so apply it directly in the L10 calculation. TDO construction means the two cone assemblies of 4T-430318U face away from each other inside one double cup: the load lines diverge outward, giving a wide effective spread and high moment stiffness for the 90 mm shaft. Moment loads are reacted by the wide row spread of the TDO unit; if the shaft also carries a floating bearing, keep the float clear of 4T-430318U's locating position.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large mixer and agitator shafts
- heavy gearbox and mill drive shafts
- crusher and screening-plant main shafts
- large fan and blower shafts with thrust reversal
Known failure patterns
- roller large-end smearing against the cone ribs when one row of the unit runs starved of lubricant
- brinelling of both rows from a mounting blow transmitted through the roller complements
- preload loss and hammering noise when the cup clamping loosens and the unit gains axial float
- cage damage when the unit is lifted by one cone instead of the double cup during fitting
- false brinelling on a stored or standby unit exposed to vibration
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 90 mm unit by induction heating (max 120 °C); at 12.5 kg a cocked lift damages the cages and ribs before the bearing ever runs.
- The 430 light plan keeps 4T-430318U narrower and faster than the 432 heavy execution of the same 90 mm bore; where shock or a high thrust share dominates, verify whether the heavier 432-family row is the intended position.
- Grease packs must leave free volume across the 102 mm width; over-greasing a unit churning near the 2,300 r/min oil-band speed raises temperature and expels the grease.
- Never interchange a TDO double-row unit with two single-row bearings of similar size: the 102 mm width, load spread and clearance logic of 4T-430318U are unit-specific.
- An unloaded 4T-430318U near 1,700 r/min lets rollers skid; ensure a minimum load or light spring preload on high-speed positions.
- The 640/815 kN ratings and 89 kN Cu here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-430318U; internal geometry legitimately differs between manufacturers, so re-verify ratings, clearance class and suffix before substituting another make on a rated drive.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue ratings of NTN 4T-430318U?
4T-430318U is a double-row tapered roller bearing of TDO (back-to-back) construction: 90 mm bore, 190 mm outside diameter and 102 mm overall width. From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 640 kN, C0 815 kN, Cu 89 kN, grease limiting speed 1,700 r/min, oil speed 2,300 r/min, mass about 12.5 kg. It is an open, preset-clearance unit with pressed-steel cages.
What is the difference between the NTN 430 and 432 double-row series at 90 mm bore?
Both are TDO double-row tapered roller units, but 430 is the light plan and 432 the heavy plan: at the same bore the 432 execution is wider and heavier with higher load ratings. 4T-430318U belongs to the light-duty 430-family TDO double-row series. Large sizes continue the plans as 4130/4131/4230/4231 (430 family) and 3230/3231 (432 family).
Can the internal clearance of 4T-430318U be adjusted at mounting?
No. The TDO unit — two cone assemblies against one double cup — is ground and set by NTN at the factory, and the 102 mm overall width is the finished dimension. Mounting sets no end play: seat the unit square, clamp the cup uniformly and verify free rotation. Field re-adjustment overloads one row.
What do the suffix letters on 430318U mean?
Suffix reading on 430318U: U marks the uprated/reinforced internal design, a separate order number with higher capacity than the basic execution; suffixed variants are separate order numbers and are not interchangeable articles.
Why does 4T-430318U list two speeds, 1,700 and 2,300 r/min?
The lower figure, 1,700 r/min, is the grease-lubricated limiting speed for the two rows and their cages. With oil lubrication NTN rates 4T-430318U at 2,300 r/min because oil removes heat from both roller rows better — the housing feed must reach both rows through the double cup.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NTN 2203E 2026-09-25 on 2026-10-01. Read our editorial & correction policy.