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QUICK REFERENCE MICRO BEARINGS

RADIAL BALL BEARINGS
ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARINGS

GUIDE SELF-ALIGNING BALL BEARINGS

CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARINGS
TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS
SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS
BALL AND ROLLER THRUST BEARINGS
MOUNTED BEARING UNITS
ULTRA-CLASS MOUNTED BEARING UNITS
CORROSION RESISTANT BEARING UNITS
SPHERICAL BEARING HOUSING UNITS
PREFIX AND SUFFIX INTERCHANGE
BEARING SERIES INTERCHANGE

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Table of Contents
MICRO BEARINGS.................................................................................2

RADIAL BALL BEARINGS.......................................................................3

ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARINGS................................................ 4

SNR ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARINGS........................................5

SELF-ALIGNING BALL BEARINGS........................................................ 6

CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARINGS...................................................... 7

TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS............................................................. 8

SPHERICAL ROLLER BEARINGS..........................................................9

BALL AND ROLLER THRUST BEARINGS............................................. 10

MOUNTED BEARING UNITS..................................................................11

ULTRA-CLASS MOUNTED BEARING UNITS........................................ 12

CORROSION RESISTANT BEARING UNITS.........................................13

SPHERICAL HOUSED BEARING UNITS............................................... 14

PREFIX AND SUFFIX INDUSTRY INTERCHANGE............................... 15

BEARING SERIES INDUSTRY INTERCHANGE....................................16

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Micro Bearing
Numbering System
Basic Seal/
Prefix Series Cage Clearance Precision Lubricant
Number Shield

F FL 685 T2 ZZA C4 P5 1K
1. PREFIX 5. INTERNAL CLEARANCE
No Symbol: High carbon chrome bearing steel No symbol: Normal clearance
(equivalent to AISI E52100) C2: Clearance less than normal
F: Martensitic stainless steel C3: Clearance greater than normal
(equivalent to AISI 440C) C4: Clearance greater than C3
C2S: Low group of C2 clearance
2. SERIES CNS: Low group of normal clearance
67, 68: Metric Series CNM: Medium group of normal clearance
69, 60: Metric Series CNL: High group of normal clearance
62, 63: Metric Series C3S: Low group of C3 clearance
R: Inch Series C3M: Medium group of C3 clearance
W: Wider than standard width (sealed type) C3L: High group of C3 clearance
WA: Non- standard sizes
RA: Wider than standard width of inch series 6. PRECISION
(open and sealed types) No symbol: ISO class 0 (equivalent to ABEC 1)
FL: Flanged outer ring P6: ISO class 6 (equivalent to ABEC 3)
FLA: Flanged outer ring, provided non-standard P5: ISO class 5 (equivalent to ABEC 5)
flange dimensions P4: ISO class 4 (equivalent to ABEC 7)
P2: ISO class 2 (equivalent to ABEC 9)
3. CAGE P5A: ISO class 5A
No symbol: Pressed steel cage P4A: ISO class 4A
J1: Pressed stainless steel cage PS5: NTN PS class 5
T1: Phenolic resin cage PS4: NTN PS class 4
T2: Nylon cage PX1: Special Tolerance
JR: Pressed steel (riveted)
JS: Pressed steel (spot welded) 7. LUBRICANT
JA: Pressed steel (bent finger) 1K: Kyodo Yushi Multemp PS No. 2
2AS: Shell Alvania 2
4. SEAL OR SHIELD* 1E: Exxon Andok C
No symbol: Open type 6K: Kluber Isoflex Super LDS18
Z, ZZ: Steel shield(s) 5C: Chevron SRI2
ZA, ZZA: Removable steel shield(s) 5K: Kyodo Yushi Multemp DRL
ZA1, ZZA1: Removable stainless steel shield(s) 1W: Anderson Oil Windsor Lube L245X (oil)
Z1, ZZ1: Stainless steel shield(s) L627: Exxon Polyrex EM
LB, LLB: Non-contact rubber seal(s)
LU, LLU: Contact rubber seal(s) 8. SPECIAL SPECIFICATION
SA, SSA: Non-contact nylon seal(s) V1…Vx: Special features from 1 onward (V1, V2,...)
*One letter signifies one shield or seal; two letters signifies two shields or seals
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Radial Ball Bearing

Numbering System
Series Internal Design Cage Ring Modification
Bore Seal/
Prefix Type Chamfer Clearance Precision Lubricant
Diameter Shield

6 2 03 X1 LLB C3 P5 2AS
1. PREFIX 8. SEAL OR SHIELD
No Prefix: Heat stabilized up to 250 °F (120 °C) No Symbol: Open type
TS2: Heat stabilized up to 320 °F (160 °C) LB, LLB: Non-contact type rubber seal(s)
TS3: Heat stabilized up to 390 °F (200 °C) LU, LLU: Contact type rubber seal(s)
TS4: Heat stabilized up to 480 °F (250 °C) LH, LLH: Light contact rubber seal
5S: Ceramic rolling elements LUA, LLUA: Polyacrylic seal
LUA1, LLUA1: Flurocarbon seal
2. TYPE Z, ZZ: Steel shield(s)
6: Single row deep groove ball bearing Z1, ZZ1: Stainless steel shield(s)
8, WC8: Single row deep groove ball bearing ZA, ZZA: Removable steel shield(s)
BL: Maximum capacity ZA1, ZZA1: Removable stainless steel shield(s)
DE, DF: Special double row ball bearing
SC, SX: Special single row ball bearing 9. RING MODIFICATION
R: Inch series N: Snap ring groove on outer ring, without snap
TMB: Long life thermal mechanical bearing ring
NR: Snap ring groove on outer ring, snap ring
3. SERIES included
8: ISO 18 series NRS: Snap ring and groove on opposite side
9: ISO 19 series /[Link]: Special dimension, [Link] in mm
0: ISO 10 series (Ex. 5/16” bore = /7.938)
2: ISO 02 series
3: ISO 03 series 10. INTERNAL CLEARANCE
No symbol: Normal clearance
4. BORE C1: Clearance less than C2
00: 10mm C2: Clearance less than normal
01: 12mm C3: Clearance greater than normal
02: 15mm C4: Clearance greater than C3
03: 17mm C5: Clearance greater than C4
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm) C3L: Low group of C3 clearance
CSxx: Clearance special
5. INTERNAL DESIGN (xx is mean value 0.001 mm)
A: Internal design change, from A onward
U: Universal seal groove for open bearings 11. PRECISION
C: Capacity up bearings No symbol: ISO class 0 (equivalent to ABEC 1)
P6: ISO class 6 (equivalent to ABEC 3)
6. CHAMFER P5: ISO class 5 (equivalent to ABEC 5)
Xn: Special chamfer, from 1 onward (X1, X2…) P4: ISO class 4 (equivalent to ABEC 7)
P2: ISO class 2 (equivalent to ABEC 9)
7. CAGE PXn: Special radial tolerance from 1 onward
No Symbol: Standard cage (PX1, PX2,...)
J: Pressed steel cage
T1: Phenolic cage 12. LUBRICANT
T2: Nylon cage 2AS: Shell Alvania 2
L1: Machined brass cage 2E: Exxon Unirex N3
JR: Pressed steel (riveted) 3AS: Shell Oil Alvania #3 grease
JA: Pressed steel (bent finger) 5C: Chevron SRI#2 grease (MIL-G-18709A)
L627: Exxon Polyrex EM
0G: No grease
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Angular Contact Ball Bearing

Numbering System
Series
Bore
Prefix Type Angle Chamfer Cage Duplex Spacer Preload Precision
Diameter

7 3 05 B L1 DB +10 GN P5
1. PREFIX 6. CHAMFER
No Prefix: Heat stabilized up to 250 °F (120 °C) Xn: Special chamfer, from 1 onward (X1, X2…)
TS2: Heat stabilized up to 320 °F (160 °C)
TS3: Heat stabilized up to 390 °F (200 °C) 7. CAGE
TS4: Heat stabilized up to 480 °F (250 °C) No Symbol: Standard cage
5S: Ceramic rolling elements J: Pressed steel cage
L1: Machined brass cage
2. TYPE T1: Phenolic cage
3: Double row angular contact w/ filling slot T2: Nylon cage
5: Double row angular contact w/o filling slot
7: Angular contact ball bearing 8. DUPLEX ARRANGEMENT
BNT: High speed angular contact bearing DB: Duplex pair, back to back mounting
BST: Ball screw support DF: Duplex pair, face to face mounting
HSA: High speed angular contact bearing DT: Duplex pair, tandem mounting
HSB: High speed angular contact bearing G: Single bearing, flush ground, universal
HSE: High speed angular contact bearing mount
SF: Special angle row angular contact GD2: Pair of universally mountable bearings
DE, DF: Special double row angular contact +A: Spacer (A is nominal width of spacer in mm)

3. SERIES 9. PRELOAD
8: ISO 18 series GL: Light preload
9: ISO 19 series GN: Normal preload
0: ISO 10 series GM: Medium preload
2: ISO 02 series GH: Heavy preload
3: ISO 03 series Gn: Special Preload

4. BORE 10. PRECISION

00: 10mm P6: ISO class 6 (equivalent to ABEC 3)
01: 12mm P5: ISO class 5 (equivalent to ABEC 5)
02: 15mm P4: ISO class 4 (equivalent to ABEC 7)
03: 17mm P2: ISO class 2 (equivalent to ABEC 9)
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm) PXn: Special precision, from 1 onward
(PX1, PX2,...)
5. CONTACT ANGLE
No symbol: Contact angle 30°
B: Contact angle 40°
C: Contact angle 15°
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Angular Contact Ball Bearing

Numbering System (NTN-SNR)
Arrangement
Bore
Prefix Seals Style Type Series Diameter Angle Cage Preload Precision

ML E CH 7 19 12 C V U J7 4S
1. PREFIX 8. CAGE
ML: High speed range (small ball) V: Phenolic cage - (Series 719-70)
G1: Phenolic cage - (Series 72)
2. SEALS
E: Sealed bearing 9. ARRANGEMENT
U: Universal single bearing
3. STYLE DU: Universal pair
CH: Hybrid bearing (ceramic balls) TU: Arrangement of 3 universal bearings
N: HNS bearing (stainless steel) QU: Arrangement of 4 universal bearings
DB: Back to back pair
4. TYPE DF: Face to face pair
7: Angular contact DT: Tandem pair
Q16: Back to back pair with single tandem
5. SERIES Q21: Two tandem sets back to back
19: ISO 19 (equivalent to NTN 7900 series) Q18: Three tandem with single back to back
0: ISO 10 Q34: Back to back bearings with different contact
2: ISO 02 angles
Q30: Back to back pair with single tandem
6. BORE DIAMETER
00: 10mm 10. PRELOAD
01: 12mm J7: Light
02: 15mm J8: Medium
03: 17mm J9: Heavy
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm) JX: Special
J0: No preload
7. CONTACT ANGLE
C: Contact angle 15° (ML: 17°) 11. PRECISION
H: Contact angle 25° (ML: 25°) 4: ISO class 4 (equivalent to ABEC 7)
4S: ISO class 4 (equivalent to ABEC 7) for ML
and MLE
2: ISO class 2 (equivalent to ABEC 9)
pg. 6 Quick Reference Guide

Self-Aligning Ball Bearing

Numbering System
Internal Ring
Type Series Bore Diameter Design Cage Modification Clearance

1 2 05 K C3
1. TYPE 5. CAGE
1: Standard self-aligning ball bearing No Symbol: Standard cage
2: Wide self-aligning ball bearing J: Pressed steel cage
T2: Plastic cage, nylon or teflon
2. SERIES L1: Machined brass cage
2: ISO 02 series
3: ISO 03 series 6. RING MODIFICATION
K: Tapered bore (1:12)
3. BORE
00: 10mm 7. INTERNAL CLEARANCE
01: 12mm No symbol: Normal clearance
02: 15mm C1: Clearance less than C2
03: 17mm C2: Clearance less than normal
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm) C3: Clearance greater than normal
C4: Clearance greater than C3
4. INTERNAL DESIGN C5: Clearance greater than C4
S: Internal design CSxx: Clearance special
(xx is mean value 0.001 mm)
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Cylindrical Roller Bearing

Numbering System
Bore Internal
Prefix Type Series Diameter Design Chamfer Cage Clearance Precision

NU 2 04 E X1 C3 P5
1. PREFIX 5. INTERNAL DESIGN
No Prefix: Heat stabilized up to 250 °F (120 °C) E: High capacity CRB
TS2: Heat stabilized up to 320 °F (160 °C)
TS3: Heat stabilized up to 390 °F (200 °C) 6. CHAMFER
TS4: Heat stabilized up to 480 °F (250 °C) Xn: Special chamfer, from 1 onward (X1, X2…)

2. TYPE 7. CAGE
N: Straight outer ring w/inner ring and roller No symbol: Standard cage
assembly F1: Machined steel cage
NU: Straight inner ring w/outer ring and roller J: Pressed steel cage
assembly G1: Machined brass cage
NF: One lip outer ring w/inner ring and roller L1: Machined brass cage
assembly T2: Nylon cage
NJ: One lip inner ring w/outer ring and roller T2X: Nylon cage
assembly
NH: NJ series bearing w/HJ thrust collar 8. INTERNAL CLEARANCE
(NJ+HJ = NH) No symbol: Normal clearance
NN: Double row cylindrical roller bearing NA: Radial clearance of cylindrical roller bearing
HJ: Separate thrust collar with non-interchangable components
R, RN, RNU: Special cylindrical roller bearing C1: Clearance less than C2
NUP: Non-separable ring and roller assembly C2: Clearance less than normal
C3: Clearance greater than normal
3. SERIES C4: Clearance greater than C3
10: ISO 10 Series C5: Clearance greater than C4
2: ISO 02 Series CSxx: Clearance special
22: Wide ISO 02 Series (xx is mean value 0.001 mm)
23: Wide ISO 03 Series
3: ISO 03 Series 9. PRECISION
4: ISO 04 Series No symbol: ISO class 0 (equivalent to ABEC 1)
P6: ISO class 6 (equivalent to ABEC 3)
4. BORE P5: ISO class 5 (equivalent to ABEC 5)
00: 10mm P4: ISO class 4 (equivalent to ABEC 7)
01: 12mm P2: ISO class 2 (equivalent to ABEC 9)
02: 15mm PXn: Special precision, from 1 onward
03: 17mm (PX1, PX2, ...)
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm) UP: Ultra High Precision
pg. 8 Quick Reference Guide

Tapered Roller Bearing

Numbering System
Inch Series
Prefix Series Basic Number Suffix

4T LM 11949
ISO (Metric) Series
Prefix Basic Number Suffix

4T 32306
1. PREFIX 3. SUFFIX
ET: NTN Endurance taper roller bearing, case hardened A: Different bore, OD, width or radius from basic pn
4T: NTN 4-Top tapered roller bearing, case hardened D: Denotes double ring (inch series only)
E: Case hardened steel L: Seal
T: Internationally interchangeable dimensions PK: Class K for J metric
PXn: Special tolerance from 1 onward (PX1, PX2,...)
2. SERIES S: Different bore, OD, width or radius from basic pn
HH: Heavier than heavy U: ISO series, internationally interchangeable through
H: Heavy hardened steel
HM: Heavy-medium W: Slot or keyway
M: Medium X: Different bore, OD, width or radius from basic pn
LM: Light medium -3: AFBMA class 3
L: Light -0: AFBMA class 0
J: J-metric series (ex: 4T-JM736110) -00: AFBMA class 00
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Spherical Roller Bearing

Numbering System
Ring
Modification
Bore Internal
Prefix Series Diameter Design Cage Clearance Precision

222 20 E C3 P5
1. PREFIX 6. SEALS
TS2: Heat stabilized up to 320 °F (160 °C) LL: Two integral garter seals w/steel backing
TS3: Heat stabilized up to 390 °F (200 °C) plate
TS4: Heat stabilized up to 480 °F (250 °C)
MX: All components phosphate coated 7. RING MODIFICATION
D1: Oil groove and holes
2. SERIES W33: Oil groove and holes
213: Standard series spherical roller bearing K: Tapered bore (1:12)
222, 223: Standard series spherical roller bearing K30: Tapered Bore (1:30) (240, 241 series)
230, 231: Standard series spherical roller bearing
232, 239: Standard series spherical roller bearing 8. INTERNAL CLEARANCE
240, 241: Standard series spherical roller bearing No symbol: Normal clearance
W: Wide series spherical w/integral seals C1: Clearance less than C2
C2: Clearance less than normal
3. BORE C3: Clearance greater than normal
00: 10mm C4: Clearance greater than C3
01: 12mm C5: Clearance greater than C4
02: 15mm CSxx: Clearance special
03: 17mm (xx is mean value 0.001 mm)
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm)
9. PRECISION
4. INTERNAL DESIGN No symbol: ISO class 0 (equivalent to ABEC 1)
B: One pc ribbed inner ring, asymmetrical PXn: Special precision, from 1 onward
roller, center guide rib (PX1, PX2, ...)
UA: Inner ring w/o center guide, asymmetrical Vn: Special requirement, from 1 onward
rollers & outer ring center guided retainer (V1, V2,...)
(limited thrust capabilities) VS1 or F801: Special tolerance for shaker screen bearing
E: High capacity spherical roller bearing (C3 clearance)
(stabilized to 200 ̊ C) VS2 or F800: Special tolerance for shaker screen bearing
(C4 clearance)
5. CAGE F802: Special tolerance for shaker screen bearing
No Symbol: Standard cage (C0 clearance)
A: Pressed steel cage (E Type)
J: Pressed steel cage
L1: Machined brass cage
M: Machined brass cage (E Type)
T2: Nylon cage
G15: Nylon cage (E Type)
pg.10 Quick Reference Guide

Ball and Roller Thrust Bearing

Numbering System
Bore Internal
Type Series Diameter Design Cage

51 3 16
1. TYPE 4. INTERNAL DESIGN
51, 53*: Single direction thrust ball bearing E: Internal design, not interchangeable with
52, 54*: Double direction thrust ball bearing standard series.
56: Angular contact thrust bearing U: Misaligning ring included (type 53 and 54
292: Spherical thrust roller bearing only)
293: Spherical thrust roller bearing
294: Spherical thrust roller bearing 5. CAGE
29: Single direction thrust ball bearing No Symbol: Standard cage
9: Single direction thrust ball bearing J: Pressed steel cage
*Self-aligning outside diameter L1: Machined brass cage
T2: Nylon cage
2. SERIES
8: ISO 18 series
9: ISO 19 series
0: ISO 10 series
2: ISO 02 series
3: ISO 03 series

3. BORE
00: 10mm
01: 12mm
02: 15mm
03: 17mm
04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm)

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Mounted Bearing Unit

Numbering System
Inch Series
Insert Bore
Prefix Bearing Housing Size Diameter Suffix

UEL PL 2 04 012 D1
ISO (Metric) Series
Insert Bore
Prefix Bearing Housing Series Diameter Suffix

UEL PL 2 04 D1
1. PREFIX 3. HOUSING (CONT.)
F: Stainless P: Pillow block, cast housing
A: Lube on non-locking mechanism side PL: Pillow block, cast housing, low center height
C: Open cover (Cast iron) PP: Pillow block, pressed steel housing
CM: Closed cover (Cast iron) RPP: Pillow block, pressed steel housing w/rubber ring
UP: Pillow block, cast housing, tapped base
2. BEARING INSERTS* C: Cylindrical cartridge unit
AEL: Narrow inner ring, locking collar HB: Hanger unit, cast housing
AR: Narrow inner ring, set screw type PT: Mini stretcher
AS: Narrow inner ring, set screw type T: Take-up unit, cast housing
JEL: Narrow inner ring, eccentric locking collar
REL: Wide inner ring, eccentric locking collar 4. SERIES
UR: Wide inner ring, set screw type 2: Light
UC: Wide inner ring, set screw type w/flinger X: Medium
UEL: Wide inner ring, locking collar w/flinger 3: Heavy
UK: Tapered bore, w/ flinger
* For cylindrical OD, add “S” to pn (ex: JELS) 5. BORE
00: 10mm
3. HOUSING 01: 12mm
F: Flanged unit, cast 4-bolt square housing 02: 15mm
FA: Flanged unit, cast rhombus housing 03: 17mm
FC: Flange piloted unit, cast, round housing 04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm)
FD: Flanged unit, cast, short 2-bolt housing Xnn: Number of 1/16” (ex: 115 = 1.15/16”)
FH: Flanged unit, cast housing
FL: Flanged unit, cast, 2-bolt housing 6. SUFFIX
FS: Flanged piloted unit, cast, 4-bolt square housing D1: Relube type
FU: Flanged unit, cast, 4-bolt square bearing W3: Cup point set screw
PF: Flanged unit, pressed steel, 3-bolt round housing N: Snap ring groove
PFL: Flanged unit, pressed steel, 2-bolt housing NR: Snap ring and groove
RPF: Flanged unit, pressed steel w/rubber ring, 3-bolt round R: Meets ISO series
housing HT1D1: Heat stabilized up to 284 °F
HP: Pillow block, cast housing, high center height HT2D1: Heat stabilized up to 392 °F (200 °C)
CT1: Cold stabilized down to -76 °F
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Ultra-ClassTM Mounted Bearing Unit

Numbering System
Duty Bore
Insert Bearing Housing Series Diameter Suffix

UEL 3/4 M
1. BEARING INSERTS 4. BORE DIAMETER
AR: Narrow inner ring, set screw type X.X/X: Bore diameter in fraction
JEL: Narrow inner ring, locking collar
UC: Wide inner ring, set screw type w/flinger 5. SUFFIX
UEL: Wide inner ring, locking collar w/flinger M: Black oxide coating
FG1: Food grade solid lube, no relube feature included
2. HOUSING LP03: Standard solid lube
FLU: Flanged unit, cast, 2-bolt housing LP09: Food grade solid lube
FU: Flanged unit, cast, 4-bolt square bearing
P: Pillow block, cast housing
PL: Pillow block, cast housing, low center height

3. DUTY SERIES
No symbol: Standard duty (equivalent to 2 series)
X: Medium duty (equivalent to X series)
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Corrosion Resistant Bearing Unit

Numbering System (NTN-SNR)
Material Insert Type Housing Size Bore Diameter Suffix

S UC PA 208 24 CC
1. MATERIAL 4. Size
S: Stainless steel 2xx: Base housing and bearing size
Z: Zinc plated (insert only)
M: Stainless steel (insert only) 5. BORE DIAMETER
X: Bore diameter in 16ths of an inch (ex: 24/16 = 1.5”)
2. INSERT TYPE
UC: Wide inner ring, set screw type w/flinger 6. SUFFIX
UEL: Wide inner ring, locking collar, w/flinger CC: Closed Cover (one closed and one open cover)
CO: Open Cover (two open covers)
3. HOUSING FG1: Food grade solid lube, no relube feature included
P: Pillow block N: Machined face to accept end covers
PA: Tapped base pillow block, cast housing
PL: Pillow block, cast housing, low center height
PPL: Pillow block, thermoplastic housing*
FL: Two bolt flange, cast housing
NFL: Two bolt flange, thermoplastic housing*
FBL: Three bolt flange, thermoplastic housing*
F: Four bolt flange, cast housing
FPL: Four bolt flange, thermoplastic housing*
T: Take up unit, cast housing
*These housings can only be used with “M” or “Z” inserts.
All other units are only used with “S” inserts.
pg.14 Quick Reference Guide

Spherical Housed Bearing Unit

Numbering System
Inch Series
Prefix Housing Series Size Bore Diameter Suffix

C SPAW 22 11 115 N1
ISO (Metric) Series
Bore
Prefix Housing Series Size Diameter Suffix

C SPW 22 11 N1
1. PREFIX 3. BEARING
C: Taconite service seals with open covers W222: Sealed, wide spherical roller bearing
CM: Taconite service seal with closed cover
4. BORE DIAMETER
2. HOUSING SERIES Xnn: Number of 1/16” (ex: 115 = 1.15/16”)
SP: Sealed metric spherical pillow block 04+: # * 5 = Bore diameter in mm (ex. 04=20 mm)
(inch or metric shaft)
SPA: Sealed inch spherical pillow block
(inch or metric shaft) 5. SUFFIX
SFC: Sealed metric spherical, flanged block N1: Ductile cast iron housing
(inch or metric shaft) F: Solid base
SAF: Split pillow block, cast iron housing G: One stabilizing ring included
(inch bore shaft) (when ordering housing only)
SAFS: Split pillow block, cast steel housing
(inch bore shaft)
FSAF: Split pillow block, cast iron, 4 bolt base
FSPA: Sealed pillow block, inch, 4 bolt base
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Prefix & Suffix Interchange

CHARACTERISTICS NTN SKF FAG TIMKEN NSK NTN

Closures
One Non-Contact Seal LB RZ RSD N/A V LB
Two Non-Contact Seals LLB 2RZ 2RSD N/A VV LLB
One Contact Seal LU RS1 RSR P DU LU
Two Contact Seals LLU 2RS1 2RSR PP DDU LLU
One Shield Z Z Z D Z Z
Two Shields ZZ 2Z 2Z DD ZZ ZZ
One Snap Ring NR NR NR G NR NR
Precision Classes
ABEC 3 P6 P6 P6 M* PA3 P6
ABEC 5 P5 P5 P5 V* P5, PA5 P5
ABEC 7 P4 P4 P4 MM* P4, PA7 P4
ABEC 9 P2 PA9A P2 MMX* P2, PA7 P2
Contact Angles
15 ̊ C C C 2* C C

25 ̊ H AC, ACD E 3* A5 H

30 ̊ NO SYM A N/A N/A NO SYM NO SYM

40 ̊ B B B WN B B
Preload
Extra Light GL G0 UO UX C2 GL
Light GN, J74 GA UL UL L, C7 GN, J74
Medium GM, J84 GB UM UM M, C8 GM, J84
Heavy GH, J94 GC - UH H, C9 GH, J94
Cage
Phenolic T1 TP TA, TB, TH, TP CR T T1
Pressed Brass Y Y MP NO SYM Y Y
Polyamide T2 TN, P TN PRB/PRC TY T2
Bronze L1 M M, MP MBR CAM, M L1
Nylon T2 TN9 T, TV CF TY T2
Pressed Steel J J J C, CD W J
Duplex
Universal Ground G, U G** U SU G G, U
Spherical Features
Taper Bore K K K K K K
Oil Groove W33, D1 W33 S W33 E4 W33, D1
Shaker Screens UAVS, EF800, UAVS, EF800,
CACM2/W502 F80 W800 U15-VS
EMADIVS EMADIVS

Ball Bearing Contact Seal Design Features: * Prefix

- Dual lip design ** Old Nomenclature; New = CA, CB, CC, GA, GB, GC
- As one lip wears, the secondary lip makes contact
- Longer seal life
- Tighter contact pressure
- Available in various higher temp materials
- Available in low torque design
- Most competitors use a single lip design
pg.16 Quick Reference Guide

Bearing Series Interchange

CHARACTERISTICS NTN
NTN SKF
SKF FAG
FAG TIMKEN
TIMKEN NSK
NSK NTN
NTN
Cylindricals
N N N 000RN0 N N
NU NU NU 000RU0 NU NU
NF NF N/E 000RF0 NF NF
NJ NJ NJ 000RJ0 NJ NJ
NH NH NJ & HJ N/A NH NH
NN NN NN N/A NN NN
Ball Bearings
R EE OR R R S R R
600 600 600 30K 600 600
6800 61800 61800 - 6800 6800
6900 61900 61900 9300K 6900 6900
6000 6000 6000 9100K 6000 6000
6200 6200 6200 200K 6200 6200
6300 6300 6300 300K 6300 6300
6400 6400 6400 6400 6400 6400
Max Capacity BL200 200 200 200W BL200 BL200
BL300 300 300 300W BL300 BL300
Angular Contact
7800 71800 71800 - - 7800
7900 (71900) 71900 71900 2MM9300WI 7900 7900 (71900)
7000 7000 7000 7100 7000 7000
7200 7200 7200 7200 7200 7200
7300 7300 7300 7300 7300 7300
Sphericals
21300 21300 21300 21300 21300 21300
22200 22200 22200 22200 22200 22200
22300 22300 22300 22300 22300 22300
23000 23000 23000 23000 23000 23000
23100 23100 23100 23100 23100 23100
23200 23200 23200 23200 23200 23200
23400 23400 23400 23400 23400 23400
24000 24000 24000 24000 24000 24000
24100 24100 24100 24100 24100 24100
NTN’s DOL
DOL (Distributor On-Line) is
your one-stop e-shop
DOL is so much more than just an online ordering site.
Available when and where you need it, consider it to
be your personalized NTN store – complete with your
account-specific pricing, ordering templates, customer
service contact information, order tracking, and full
visibility into NTN’s aftermarket inventory. And it’s all
easily accessible and manageable from your computer
or mobile device.

Place orders easier Control and track orders

Create an order with the Order Pad function, or upload Select the best method of shipping for each order, control
a spreadsheet with the products you need using Order request dates and shipping schedules, and view your account’s sales
Uploader, or manage your Shopping Cart (or multiple carts!) to create history. Plus, see when an order was shipped, what location it was
an ongoing Stocking Order template. Once a part is selected, the shipped from, and when it is expected to arrive.
LIVE inventory availability, customer-specific pricing, and desired
packaging options are shown in the Shopping Cart. With the multiple “Build a Bearing” function
shopping cart feature, you can have more than one order open at Know the dimensions of the part you need but not the part number?
a time – and you can name each order so you can keep your orders This feature lets you enter the information that you do have and then
straight. This helps you manage heavy customer loads so you can still generates a part that fits your description.
answer the phone, take new orders, or handle any last minute tasks
while keeping all your current orders straight.
Quickly connect with your customer service representative
On DOL, your account-specific Sales and Customer Service
Multiple Look Ups representatives contact information is easily accessible.
Users can look up parts by NTN part number, by competitive part
number or OE part number. The Autocorrect function helps direct to Stay up-to-date
the correct number needed. Also, users can find the correct part by Be the first to know about promotional pricing, new product
entering dimensions and specification in the Build-A-Bearing introductions, and product updates.
function.

Register to get set up on DOL today!

If you are an authorized NTN distributor, go online to [Link] and click on the “Contact Us” link at the top
of the page and complete the brief form. Then, your user name and password will be emailed to you.
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