NSK 53422XU dimensions and axial-load reference
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NSK 53422XU is a single-direction thrust ball bearing reference with aligning seat washer included. Its nominal assembly envelope is 110×240×109 mm: shaft bore d = 110 mm, overall diameter D3 = 240 mm and total height T4 = 109 mm. A loose washer or cage measurement is not the height of the complete assembly.
Axial direction and support arrangement
This separable construction uses a shaft washer, a ball-and-cage assembly and a housing washer. It supports axial force in one direction. This is a thrust-only construction. It cannot be chosen as the sole radial support for a shaft. Radial force and overturning loads need a separately verified support arrangement.
Axial ratings, not permissible working loads
The printed basic dynamic axial rating is Ca = 415 kN and the basic static axial rating is C0a = 1150 kN. These values belong to the catalogue assembly and standard cage. They are not radial Cr/C0r values and do not by themselves establish an allowable operating load or a guaranteed life.
Speed and lubrication
The catalogue lists 630 r/min for grease lubrication and 950 r/min for oil lubrication. These are lubrication-specific limiting speeds, not permission to run every installation continuously at that speed. The actual load, lubricant delivery, temperature and heat removal still need checking. A minimum axial load is required to avoid ball/washer slippage; this source table does not provide a model-specific minimum-load force.
Installation checks before selecting this model
Identify the shaft washer by the d bore and distinguish it from the housing washer with bore D1 = 113 mm. Keep the raceway faces towards the balls. Confirm the seating surfaces, shoulders, fillets, retention and separate radial support against the machine drawing. The mounting dimensions in the parameter table are geometric references, not a complete machine assembly procedure.
The U assembly includes an aligning seat washer
The complete 53422XU assembly includes the specified aligning seat washer. Its outside diameter D3 = 240 mm differs from the bearing housing washer diameter D = 230 mm. The total height is T4 = 109 mm. Do not copy the flat-seat height or omit the seat washer when checking the envelope. A spherical seat is not approval for radial load or unrestricted operating misalignment.
Meaning of X in this catalogue
Here X indicates that the shaft washer outside diameter d1 is smaller than the housing washer outside diameter D. It is a geometry qualification, not an ABEC precision grade. Retain X when matching the printed reference.
Selection and mounting limits
- No machine fitment or direct replacement approval follows from equal boundary dimensions. Compare the construction, load directions, ratings, speed, fits and full marking.
- No grease fill, temperature limit, installed preload, retaining-nut torque, numerical clearance or CAD file is established by these table rows. Missing information has not been borrowed from another model.
- The standard-cage ratings can change if the cage or number of balls changes. A different suffix requires its own specification.
Different seat constructions in this source row
These links describe different assemblies, not approved substitutes:NSK 51422X·NSK 53422X.
Technical basis:NSK Rolling Bearings for Industrial Machinery, E1103d (2025), Part C, C302–C303; construction and identification C296–C297. Source checked 2026-10-01. BearingScope independently organises factual catalogue data for lookup and comparison; it does not sell bearings or approve machine modifications.
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Product specifications
Metric and imperial values are paired where the manufacturer provides both. Expand a section to review its parameters.
Core specifications5 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Variant / construction | Axial deep groove ball bearing | |
| Bore diameter | d | 110 mm |
| Outside diameter | D | 240 mm |
| Width | B | 109 mm |
| Mass | ≈m | 24.3 kg |
Mounting dimensions3 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum shaft abutment diameter | da min. | 181 mm |
| Maximum housing abutment diameter | Da max. | 159 mm |
| Maximum housing-side fillet radius | ra max. | 2.5 mm |
Aligning-seat geometry2 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Aligning-seat geometric reference | A | 59 mm |
| Spherical seat radius | R | 180 mm |
Assembly boundary dimensions3 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft-washer bore diameter | d | 110 mm |
| Overall outside diameter | D3 | 240 mm |
| Complete assembled height | T4 | 109 mm |
Axial load ratings2 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Basic dynamic axial load rating | Ca | 415000 N |
| Basic static axial load rating | C0a | 1150000 N |
Chamfers1 parameter
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum housing-side chamfer | r min. | 3 mm |
Component dimensions5 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft washer outside diameter | d1 | 225 mm |
| Housing washer bore diameter | D1 | 113 mm |
| Bearing housing washer outside diameter — excluding aligning seat washer | D | 230 mm |
| Aligning seat washer inside diameter | D2 | 170 mm |
| Aligning seat washer thickness | b | 29 mm |
Construction3 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Axial load directions | One direction | |
| Seat construction | Aligning seat washer included | |
| Radial-load support | Not suitable for radial load; separate radial support required |
Lubrication-qualified speed2 parameters
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Limiting speed — grease | 630 r/min | |
| Limiting speed — oil | 950 r/min |
Mass reference1 parameter
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate assembly mass | 24.3 kg |