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Bearing Numbers Explained

The document explains bearing numbering systems. It breaks down a bearing number into three parts: the prefix, basic number, and suffix. The prefix provides additional information about the bearing, such as the material or construction. The basic number identifies the bearing type, such as a deep groove ball bearing. The suffix specifies features like seals or precision grades. As an example, a 6001 2RS bearing is broken down - the 6 identifies it as a deep groove ball bearing, 001 is the basic number, and 2RS indicates it has rubber seals on both sides.

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Bearing Numbers Explained

The document explains bearing numbering systems. It breaks down a bearing number into three parts: the prefix, basic number, and suffix. The prefix provides additional information about the bearing, such as the material or construction. The basic number identifies the bearing type, such as a deep groove ball bearing. The suffix specifies features like seals or precision grades. As an example, a 6001 2RS bearing is broken down - the 6 identifies it as a deep groove ball bearing, 001 is the basic number, and 2RS indicates it has rubber seals on both sides.

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Bearing Numbers Explained

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(1) Prefix :
(2) Basic Number:
(3) Suffix

Prefix

K Cage with roller elements

L Removable bearing ring

R Ring with roller set

S Roll body of stainless steel

W Stainless steel deep groove ball bearing

*Note: Each bearing company may create their own prefixes. e.g. E2. = SKF Energy Efficient bearings

Suffix

2 RS Bearing with rubber seal on both sides. RS provides a better seal but more rolling friction than 2Z.

RS Bearing with rubber seal on one side, one side open.

2 Z / ZZ Bearing with a metal seal on both sides.

Z Bearing with a metal seal on one side, one side open.

E Reinforced Design

P2 Highest precision

K Bearing with taper bore

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Bearing Numbers

The example at the header shows a 6001 2RS bearing. So what does the 6001 actually mean?
Lets attempt to break it down.

(6)001

This first number relates to the bearing type, as shown in the table below type 6 is a deep grooved roller
bearing.

1 Self-Aligning Ball Bearing

This kind of ball bearing has a spherical outer race, allowing the axis of the bearing to
"wander around". This is important because misalignment is one of the big causes of
bearing failure.

2 Barrel and Spherical Roller Bearings

3 Tapered Roller Bearing

Designed to take large axial loads as well as radial loads.

4 Deep Groove Double-Row Ball Bearing

Designed for heavy radial loads.

5 Axial Deep Groove Ball Bearing

Intended for exclusively axial loads.

6 Deep Groove Ball Bearing (Single row)

Typical ball bearing. Handles light axial loads as well as radial loads.

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7 Single-Row Angular Contact Bearing

Specific geometry of angular contact bearing raceways and shoulders creates ball contact
angles that support higher axial loads

8 Axial Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Axial cylindrical roller bearings comprise axial cylindrical roller and cage assemblies and
shaft and housing locating washers.
The bearings have particularly small axial section height, have high load carrying capacity
and high rigidity and can support axial forces in one direction.

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