482-472-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 482-472-NTN is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 69.85 x 120 x 29.794 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 = 120 mm d = 69.85 B = 29.794 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 69.85 mm, outer diameter D 120 mm, width B 29.794 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 69.85 mm
Outer diameter D 120 mm
Width B 29.794 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel
Basic dynamic load rating C 142 kN
Basic static load rating C0 177 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 3000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 1330 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 4T-482/472
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-inch-series range

Bore d 2.75 in
Outer diameter D 4.724 in
Width B 1.173 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 25.1 mm
Smallest bore in 4t-inch-series 12.7 mm
Largest outer diameter in 4t-inch-series 260 mm
Width range across 4t-inch-series 10.998–77.788 mm
Bore position in 4t-inch-series (smallest first) 86 of 148
Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size 57.14999999999999 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
482-472 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 69.85×120×29.794 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting.

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 482-472-NTN model number is decoded

4T-482/472 belongs to the NTN inch 4T tapered roller range (pure-numeric inch family); cone and cup are ordered by their own references and are individually interchangeable with like-numbered parts. Reading the designation: 4T-482/472 follows the ABMA inch convention — the number before the slash is the cone (inner ring with roller set and cage), the number after the slash is the cup (outer ring), and the pure-numeric inch family lettering ties the pair to its boundary plan. Imperial cross-check for the drawing: 69.85×120×29.794 mm converts to 2.75 × 4.724 × 1.173 in; the ABMA envelope swaps with like-numbered inch parts but the 142/177 kN ratings are NTN-specific. The printed 142/177 kN ratings belong to the assembled 482+472 pair; a sibling row using the same cone with a different cup carries its own rating row because the raceway track shifts with the cup. NTN grades inch 4T bearings as open bearings without integral seals; at 69.85 mm bore the application supplies sealing and the grease fill or oil feed.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • large conveyor head pulleys in bulk-handling plant
  • paper-machine and calender roll supports
  • off-highway and forestry machine axles
  • marine winch and deck-machinery shafts

Known failure patterns

  • cone-rib and roller large-end smearing when the adjusted pair runs with preload but starved lubricant film
  • flaking on one cone only when a bent shaft loads the O/X pair unevenly
  • cup creep and housing fretting when the cup seat is cut too loose for the rotating load
  • pressed-steel cage pocket wear from roller skid at light radial load and high speed
  • indentation of the raceways by hard particles in an open, unsealed arrangement

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Mount the 69.85 mm cone by induction heating (max 120 °C) and the 120 mm cup with a press sleeve; at 1330 g a cocked ring brinells the raceway directly.
  • The pure-numeric inch family at 69.85 mm bore (120×29.794 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 482/472 reference at purchase.
  • An unloaded 4T-482/472 near 3,000 r/min lets rollers skid and smear the cone rib; spring-preload lightly loaded high-speed pairs.
  • ABMA makes the 69.85×120 mm envelope interchangeable, not the ratings: NTN prints 142/177 kN for this execution and another make of the same number can differ in roller complement.
  • ABMA makes the 69.85×120 mm envelope interchangeable, not the ratings: NTN prints 142/177 kN for this execution and another make of the same number can differ in roller complement.
  • The 142/177 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-482/472; internal geometry legitimately differs between inch-series makers, so re-verify ratings, adjustment and the exact cone/cup references before substituting another brand on a rated drive.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue ratings of NTN 4T-482/472?

4T-482/472 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 69.85 mm bore (2.75 in), 120 mm outside diameter and 29.794 mm assembled width T (4.724 × 1.173 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 142 kN, C0 177 kN, grease limiting speed 3,000 r/min, oil speed 4,000 r/min, mass about 1330 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.

Are the cone and cup of 4T-482/472 interchangeable separately?

Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 482 cone or the 472 cup can be replaced by an identical reference from NTN or another ABMA-dimensioned maker. Pairing the cone with a different cup reference is a different catalogue row: OD, assembled T and the 142/177 kN ratings change with the cup.

What is the difference between 4T-482/472 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?

4T-482/472 follows the ABMA inch boundary plan with cone/cup references; ISO 355 bearings use metric dimension-series numbers (302, 322, …). Even where a metric size looks close to 69.85×120×29.794 mm, the envelopes and contact angles differ — the two systems are not drop-in interchangeable; check every boundary value before substituting.

What does the 4T prefix on 4T-482/472 mean?

4T is NTN's tapered roller bearing quality mark, stamped on cone and cup in the factory. It identifies NTN's 4T programme and is not a dimension or variant code, so interchange lists quote the bare 482/472 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.

Why does 4T-482/472 list two speeds, 3,000 and 4,000 r/min?

The lower figure, 3,000 r/min, is the grease-lubricated limiting speed — the mechanical ceiling for the cage, rollers and cone-rib contact. With oil lubrication NTN rates 4T-482/472 at 4,000 r/min because oil removes rib-contact heat better. Real limits still depend on pair adjustment, oil flow and cooling.

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.