Self-aligning ball bearing · 22 series (wide)
2218 bearing
90 × 160 × 40 mm
The 2218 is a self-aligning ball bearing with a 90 mm bore, 160 mm outside diameter and 40 mm width. Wider version of the 12 series.
- Bore d
- 90 mm 3.5433 in
- Outside diameter D
- 160 mm 6.2992 in
- Width B
- 40 mm 1.5748 in
- Dimension series
- 22
- Load directions
- Mainly radial; light axial
Designation explained
What 2218 means
Standard bearing numbers encode the type, the dimension series and the bore. Anything after the base number — seals, clearance, cage — is a suffix.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
22 | Wide self-aligning ball bearing, dimension series 22 (the type digit 1 is omitted by convention) |
18 | 18 → 90 mm bore (18 × 5) |
Variants
Common 2218 variants
Suffixes change the bearing without changing its boundary dimensions. The exact letters differ between manufacturers — always order by the full designation from the maker you choose.
| Suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
K | 2218K | Tapered bore (taper 1:12) for mounting on an adapter or withdrawal sleeve |
2RS | 2218-2RS | Contact seals on both sides (available for selected sizes; may be wider) |
TV / TN9 / M | 2218-TVH | Cage material: polyamide (TV, TN9) or machined brass (M) — letters vary by maker |
CN (no suffix) | 2218 | Normal internal clearance |
C3 | 2218-C3 | Internal clearance greater than normal — common for electric motors and heated shafts |
C4 | 2218-C4 | Internal clearance greater than C3 |
Same envelope
Same 90 × 160 × 40 mm, different type
These bearings have exactly the same bore, outside diameter and width but are a different type. They fit the same housing and shaft, but carry loads differently — same size is not the same function.
Same bore
Other 90 mm bore bearings
Every standard bearing in this reference with a 90 mm bore, from light to heavy sections.
| Designation | Type | D | B / H |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6018 | Deep groove ball bearing | 140 mm | 24 mm |
| 6218 | Deep groove ball bearing | 160 mm | 30 mm |
| 6318 | Deep groove ball bearing | 190 mm | 43 mm |
| 6418 | Deep groove ball bearing | 225 mm | 54 mm |
| 61818 | Deep groove ball bearing | 115 mm | 13 mm |
| 61918 | Deep groove ball bearing | 125 mm | 18 mm |
| 1218 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 160 mm | 30 mm |
| 1318 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 190 mm | 43 mm |
| 2318 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 190 mm | 64 mm |
| 7218 | Angular contact ball bearing | 160 mm | 30 mm |
| 7318 | Angular contact ball bearing | 190 mm | 43 mm |
| NU218 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 160 mm | 30 mm |
| NU318 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 190 mm | 43 mm |
| NU2318 | Cylindrical roller bearing | 190 mm | 64 mm |
| 22318 | Spherical roller bearing | 190 mm | 64 mm |
| 30218 | Tapered roller bearing | 160 mm | 32.5 mm |
| 30318 | Tapered roller bearing | 190 mm | 46.5 mm |
| 32018X | Tapered roller bearing | 140 mm | 32 mm |
| 32218 | Tapered roller bearing | 160 mm | 42.5 mm |
| 51118 | Thrust ball bearing | 120 mm | 22 mm |
| 51218 | Thrust ball bearing | 135 mm | 35 mm |
| 51318 | Thrust ball bearing | 155 mm | 50 mm |
| UCP218 | Pillow block bearing unit | — | — |
Where to buy
Find 2218 at sellers
Search results on independent sellers. We are not affiliated with them, do not earn from these links and do not see their prices or stock. Results mix brands and variants — check the full designation before you order.
About these dimensions. Boundary dimensions follow ISO 15 (radial bearings — boundary dimensions, general plan), dimension series 22, and are the same for every manufacturer of a standard 2218. Chamfers, load ratings, speed limits and weight depend on the manufacturer and design and are not shown — use the maker's datasheet for engineering decisions. Last checked 9 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Learn more
What size is a 2218 bearing?
A 2218 is a self-aligning ball bearing with a 90 mm bore, 160 mm outside diameter and 40 mm width (90 × 160 × 40 mm). These boundary dimensions follow the ISO dimension plan, so they are the same across manufacturers.
Can I replace 2218 with another bearing of the same size?
Other bearing types can share the same 90 × 160 × 40 mm envelope, but a different type has different load directions, speed limits and mounting needs. Same dimensions alone do not make two bearings interchangeable.
Where are the load ratings and speed limits?
They depend on the manufacturer and internal design, so we do not list a single value. Check the datasheet for the exact full designation you intend to use.
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