M231648-M231610 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The M231648-M231610 is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 152.4 x 222.25 x 46.83 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 152.4 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 222.25 mm |
| Width B | 46.83 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 350 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 585 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 5700 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-M231648/M231610 |
| 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 | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.75 in |
| Width B | 1.844 in |
| ISO bore code | 48 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 34.9 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) | 141 of 148 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size | 139.70000000000002 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| M231648 | 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 M231648-M231610 model number is decoded
NTN supplies this 6 in (152.4 mm) shaft position as 4T-M231648/M231610: cone M231648, cup M231610, profiled rollers and a pressed-steel cage, rated 350 kN basic dynamic and 585 kN static. The 4T prefix is NTN's tapered roller quality mark stamped on both parts; it is a brand mark, not a size code, so cross-references quote M231648/M231610 without it. The 34.9 mm radial section over the 152.4 mm bore positions the contact line of the pair; abutment shoulders and spacers are dimensioned from that geometry, not from the bore alone. The printed 350/585 kN ratings belong to the assembled M231648+M231610 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. Back-to-back (O) and face-to-face (X) arrangements of two 4T-M231648/M231610 sets react differently to shaft bending; choose the orientation for the moment load before locking shoulder geometry.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large shredder and recycler main shafts
- power-plant coal-mill and fan shafts
- rolling-mill pinion stands and roll-neck auxiliaries
- mine hoist and dragline drum shafts
Known failure patterns
- cone-rib and roller large-end smearing when the adjusted pair runs with preload but starved lubricant film
- cup creep and housing fretting when the cup seat is cut too loose for the rotating load
- flaking on one cone only when a bent shaft loads the O/X pair unevenly
- cage fatigue when the pair runs continuously near the grease limiting speed without oil cooling
- water-induced pitting when the open bearing sees washdown without external seals
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 152.4 mm bore the 4T-M231648/M231610 set is adjusted with hydraulic nuts or measured shims on mill and crane positions; manual torque methods cannot control preload at the 350 kN C level.
- The medium M family at 152.4 mm bore (222.25×46.83 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full M231648/M231610 reference at purchase.
- Never drive the 222.25 mm cup home through the rollers: fitting force goes through the ring faces only, or brinell marks release as noise within the first running hours.
- ABMA makes the 152.4×222.25 mm envelope interchangeable, not the ratings: NTN prints 350/585 kN for this execution and another make of the same number can differ in roller complement.
- Open 4T-M231648/M231610 sets have no seals: a hub or gearbox needs external sealing or the 1,500 r/min grease figure is meaningless once water reaches the cone rib.
- The 350/585 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-M231648/M231610; 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-M231648/M231610?
4T-M231648/M231610 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 152.4 mm bore (6 in), 222.25 mm outside diameter and 46.83 mm assembled width T (8.75 × 1.844 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 350 kN, C0 585 kN, grease limiting speed 1,500 r/min, oil speed 2,000 r/min, mass about 5700 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-M231648/M231610 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the M231648 cone or the M231610 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 350/585 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-M231648/M231610 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-M231648/M231610 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 152.4×222.25×46.83 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-M231648/M231610 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 M231648/M231610 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-M231648/M231610 list two speeds, 1,500 and 2,000 r/min?
The lower figure, 1,500 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-M231648/M231610 at 2,000 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.