432232UUTG bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 432232UUTG is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 160 x 290 x 178 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 290 mm d = 160 B = 178 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 160 mm, outer diameter D 290 mm, width B 178 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 160 mm
Outer diameter D 290 mm
Width B 178 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel
Basic dynamic load rating C 1960 kN
Basic static load rating C0 2840 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 272 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 1000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 49900 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 4T-432232UUTG
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-432-series range

Bore d 6.299 in
Outer diameter D 11.417 in
Width B 7.008 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 65 mm
Smallest bore in 4t-432-series 40 mm
Largest outer diameter in 4t-432-series 790 mm
Width range across 4t-432-series 46–266 mm
Bore position in 4t-432-series (smallest first) 20 of 39
Bore above smallest 4t-432-series size 120 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
432232UUTG 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 432232UUTG model number is decoded

For a 160 mm shaft needing a compact two-direction thrust location, NTN lists 4T-432232UUTG, a TDO double-row 4T unit of 1960 kN C and 2840 kN C0 in the heavy-duty 432-family TDO double-row series. The 4T- prefix is NTN's tapered roller quality mark; 430 numbers the light TDO plan and 432 the heavy TDO plan — at the same 160 mm bore the 432 execution carries a wider, heavier section than the 430. Grease relubrication at the 1,000 r/min limiting speed must reach both roller rows; sustaining 1,400 r/min needs an oil supply with defined flow through the double cup. Because the unit is preset, mounting 4T-432232UUTG resembles mounting a double-row spherical or cylindrical bearing: seat the unit, clamp axially to the stated end cover torque, and verify rotation — no end-play measurement is required. At 1960 kN C the unit offers about 12.3 kN per millimetre of the 160 mm bore — heavy-section TDO rows of this class run warm, so confirm oil availability before working near 1,400 r/min.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • power-plant mill and fan shafts
  • rolling-mill roll-neck and pinion-stand positions
  • mine hoist and dragline drum shafts
  • cement-plant mill and kiln drive trains

Known failure patterns

  • roller large-end smearing against the cone ribs when one row of the unit runs starved of lubricant
  • one-row flaking when a bent shaft concentrates the combined load on a single row of the pair
  • overheated running after a field attempt to "tighten up" the factory-set internal clearance
  • pressed-steel cage pocket wear from roller skid at light load and high speed
  • thermal distress when the oil supply sized for one row starves the second row

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 160 mm bore the 4T-432232UUTG unit needs hydraulic or crane-assisted fitting and a verified oil supply; manual methods cannot control seating at the 1960 kN C level.
  • The 432 heavy plan gives 4T-432232UUTG its 178 mm width and 1960 kN rating at the 160 mm bore; do not downgrade to a 430-family unit of the same bore without re-checking C, C0 and the 272 kN Cu.
  • The 65.0 mm section leaves little room for oversized shaft fillets; follow the 2203E chamfer table for 4T-432232UUTG or the cones bottom out on the radius.
  • Order by the full 432232UUTG code including suffixes — U, X, DX, E1 and UTG variants share the 160 mm bore but are different articles with different internal geometry.
  • Order by the full 432232UUTG code including suffixes — U, X, DX, E1 and UTG variants share the 160 mm bore but are different articles with different internal geometry.
  • The 1960/2840 kN ratings and 272 kN Cu here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-432232UUTG; 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-432232UUTG?

4T-432232UUTG is a double-row tapered roller bearing of TDO (back-to-back) construction: 160 mm bore, 290 mm outside diameter and 178 mm overall width. From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 1960 kN, C0 2840 kN, Cu 272 kN, grease limiting speed 1,000 r/min, oil speed 1,400 r/min, mass about 49.9 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 160 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-432232UUTG belongs to the heavy-duty 432-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-432232UUTG 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 178 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 432232UUTG mean?

Suffix reading on 432232UUTG: UTG marks the ULTAGE specification for large NTN tapered rollers — upgraded material and internal design, printed with the * symbol ahead of the order number; 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-432232UUTG list two speeds, 1,000 and 1,400 r/min?

The lower figure, 1,000 r/min, is the grease-lubricated limiting speed for the two rows and their cages. With oil lubrication NTN rates 4T-432232UUTG at 1,400 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.