NSK & RHP Designation Systems

NSK-RHP UK Ltd.
MERE WAY, RUDDINGTON,

NOTTINGHAM, NG11 6JZ, UK.
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NSK-RHP Deutschland GmbH

VERWALTUNG RATINGEN, HARKORTSTRASSE 15,
40880 RATINGEN, DEUTSCHLAND.
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NSK-RHP France S.A.

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NSK-RHP Italia S.p.A.
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BOUWERIJ 81, 1185 XW AMSTELVEEN, NEDERLANDS.
TEL: (020) 647 0711 FAX: (020) 645 5689
NSK-RHP Ibrica S.A.

CALLE DE LA HIDRULICA, N. 5-7, POLIGONO INDUSTRIAL
LA FERRERIA, 08110 MONTCADA I REIXAC, BARCELONA, ESPANA.
TEL: (93) 575 4041 FAX: (93) 575 0520
NSK-RHP Canada Inc.

5585 McADAM ROAD, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, L4Z IN4, CANADA.
TELEPHONE: (905) 890 0740 FAX: (905) 890 0434
NSK-RHP Australia Pty. Ltd.

11 DALMORE DRIVE, SCORESBY, VICTORIA 3179, AUSTRALIA.
TEL: (03) 9764 8302 FAX: (03) 9764 8304
NSK-RHP Bearings N.Z. Ltd.

3 TE APUNGA PLACE, MT. WELLINGTON, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.
TEL: (09) 276 4992 FAX: (09) 276 4082
NSK-RHP South Africa Pty. Ltd.

25 GALAXY AVENUE, LINBRO BUSINESS PARK, SANDTON,
P.O. BOX 1157, KELVIN, 2054, SOUTH AFRICA.
TEL: (011) 608 2180 FAX: (011) 608 2185
NSK AND RHP BEARINGS DESIGNATION SYSTEMS
VIA XX SETTEMBRE, 30, 20024 GARBAGNATE, MILANESE, (MILANO,) ITALIA.

TEL: (02) 995 191 FAX: (02) 9902 5778
NSK-RHP American Distribution Center Inc.

5201 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 670, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126, USA.
TEL: (305) 261-7824 FAX: (305) 261-6246
NSK Corporation
3861 RESEARCH PARK DRIVE, PO BOX 1507,
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48108, USA.
TEL: 313-761-9500 FAX: 313-761-9510
NSK Singapore (Pte) Ltd.

48 TOH GUAN ROAD #02-03, SINGAPORE 608837.
TEL: 65 278 1711 FAX: 65 273 0253
NSK and RHP Bearings

Designation Systems
INTRODUCTION
NSK-RHP is part of the International NSK Group who are one of the world's leading
manufacturers of rolling bearings, automotive components and mechatronic products.
The group has 36 manufacturing units around the world, employing over 24,000 people
and is represented by sales offices, and authorised distributors almost everywhere.
Our manufacturing programme includes bearings from 1mm bore to 5 metres, covering
virtually all conceivable application areas.
Designation Systems
1/NRDS/E/12.97
Every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this publication is
accurate but no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
Copyright NSK-RHP 1997
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publishers
A member of the NSK Group

The objective of this publication is to introduce and explain the designation systems used to
identify NSK and RHP Bearings.
The contents cover basic designations for ball and roller bearing series and their prefixes and
suffixes. In addition to assisting in bearing identification it helps to cross refer
NSK and RHP types.
This publication is intended for use within the NSK-RHP organisation and can be used in
conjunction with the publication, NSK and RHP-Prefixes and Suffixes 1/NRPS/E/12.97.
Designation Systems
Contents
NSK Standard Bearings
Pages 4 - 17
RHP Standard Bearings

Pages 19 - 30
Appendices Pages 31 - 35
RHP Precision Bearings

Pages 37 - 41
NSK Mounted Bearing Units & Inserts

Pages 43 - 44
RHP Self-Lube Bearing Units & Inserts

Pages 45 - 51
RHP Silver-Lube Bearing Units & Inserts

Pages 53 - 55
RHP Disc Harrow Bearings

Page 57
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
Index of standard designations listed

for NSK and RHP products
NSK Product
Manual
Page No.
Bearing Series
Metric series Radial Ball Bearings
19
Inch series Radial Ball Bearings
20
Metric series Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings
21
Metric series Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings
23
Metric series Four Point Contact Ball Bearings
24
Metric series Cylindrical Roller Bearings
26
10
Metric series Tapered Roller Bearings
11
Inch series tapered roller bearings
12
Metric series Double Row Spherical Roller Bearings
28
13
Metric series Single and Double Direction Ball and Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings
25
14
Angular Contact Thrust Ball Bearings
15
Metric series Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings
16
Special Metric series Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings
17
Inch series Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Designation Systems
2
For RHP ref.

see page no.
Section 1
RHP Product
Manual
Page No.
Bearing Series
For NSK ref.

see page no.
19
Metric series Radial Ball Bearings
20
Inch series Radial Ball Bearings
21
Metric series Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings
22
Inch series Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings
23
Metric series Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings
24
Metric and Inch series Four Point Contact Ball Bearings
25
Metric and Inch series Single Direction Thrust Ball Bearings
26
Metric series Cylindrical Roller Bearings
27
Inch series Cylindrical Roller Bearings
28
Metric series Double Row Spherical Roller Bearings
12
29
Metric series Double Row Spherical Roller Bearings for use in vibratory equipment
12
30
Externally Aligning Ball and Roller Bearings
13
9
-
NSK STANDARD BEARINGS
Metric series radial ball bearings
NSK
2 10
ZZ K C2 X26
6
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
10
BORE CODE
Single row radial ball bearing

Single row radial ball bearing - narrow, extra light series
Single row radial ball bearing - separable Magneto type
Single row radial ball bearing - with filling slots and maximum load capacity
Double row radial ball bearing - self-aligning
Double row radial ball bearing - self-aligning; wide series
NSK
8
9
0
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
ISO
18
19
10
4mm (Magneto
5mm
6mm
7mm
8mm
9mm
10mm (Magneto
11mm (Magneto
12mm (Magneto
13mm (Magneto
14mm (Magneto
15mm (Magneto
16mm (Magneto
17mm (Magneto
18mm (Magneto
19mm (Magneto
20mm (Magneto
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
NSK
2
3
4
00
01
02
03
ISO
02
03
04
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
(except
(except
(except
(except
Magneto)
Magneto)
Magneto)
Magneto)
For bore code 04 upwards, the

general rule is to multiply by 5 to
obtain bore size in mm.
The exceptions to this are bearings
with bore diameter of 22mm,
28mm, 32mm and 500mm and
above.
These are denoted by the type and
ISO series (60, 62, 63), followed by
/ and the bore diameter in mm ie.
62/22, 63/32 etc.
CAGE TYPE CODE
Not usually included for pressed steel (J) type cage

For others see list of CAGE TYPE CODES on Appendix 1 Page 32
ZZ
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
See list of STANDARD VARIANT CODES on Appendix 2 Page 34
RING
CONFIGURATION
X26
K
Tapered bore 1 : 12
K30 Tapered bore 1 : 30
E
Notch or Lubricating groove in ring
For other ring configurations see Appendix 2
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
C1
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
CM
CG*
Radial clearance less than C2

Radial clearance less than Normal
Normal grade of radial internal clearance - not marked
Radial internal clearance greater than Normal
Radial internal clearance greater than C3
Standard clearance for quiet electric motors
Special radial internal clearance where * denotes mean figure in m
SPECIAL
SPECIFICATION
X26
X28
X29
Dimensionally stabilised for operating temperature of 150C max.

C2
Designation Systems
4
6
16
E
EN
L
BO
BL
1
2
RLS 5 DDU C3
RLS
TYPE
BORE CODE
DDU
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
C3
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
RLS Light series single row radial ball bearing

RMS Medium series single row radial ball bearing
Nominal bore size expressed in 1/8" units.

eg. Bore code 5 = 5 x 1/8" units = 5/8".
C1
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
CM
CG*

Standard clearance for quiet electric motors
Section 1
Inch series radial ball bearings
NSK
NSK
Metric series single row angular contact ball bearings
2 10 C
T DU L X26
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
Single row angular contact ball bearing
NSK
9
0
CONTACT ANGLE
C
A5
CAGE TYPE CODE
See list of CAGE TYPE CODES on Appendix 1 Page 32
GROUPING
L
PRELOAD
X26
SPECIAL
SPECIFICATION
Designation Systems
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
NSK
2
3
BORE CODE
DU
ISO
19
10
00
01
02
03
10
ISO
02
03
04 upwards, multiply by 5 to obtain bore size in mm.
15
25
A
B
30
40
DB
DF
DT
DU
SU
Matched Pair - Back to Back configuration

Matched Pair - Face to Face configuration
Matched Pair - Tandem configuration
Matched Pair - Universal mounting
Single Bearing - Universally faced - Can be used DB or DF with 2, 3, 4
etc. rows
G
Any combination of 2 bearings can be used. Both sides ground for
matching.
For other possible grouping arrangements see Appendix 3 Page 35
EL
C7 or L
C8 or M
C9 or H
CA*
CP*
X26
X28
X29
Extra Light Preload

Light Preload
Medium Preload
Heavy Preload
Special Axial Clearance
Special Axial Preload

Metric series double row angular contact ball bearings
2 10 ZZ X26
5
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
10
BORE CODE
CAGE TYPE CODE
ZZ
STANDARD
VARIANT
X26
SPECIAL
SPECIFICATION
5
3
Double row angular contact ball bearing - 25 Contact angle

Double row angular contact ball bearing - 32 Contact angle
NSK
2
3
00
01
02
03
ISO
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
Usually fitted with pressed steel cage with no suffix stated.

If suffix is quoted see Appendix 1 Page 32
X26
X28
X29

Section 1
NSK
Metric series four point contact ball bearings
NSK
QJ 2 06 X26
QJ
2
06
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
BORE CODE
CAGE TYPE CODE
X26
SPECIAL
SPECIFICATION
Designation Systems
8
QJ Single row duplex ball bearing - with split inner ring
NSK
10
2
3
00
01
02
03
ISO
10
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
Usually fitted with pressed steel cage with no suffix stated.

If suffix is quoted see Appendix 1 Page 32
X26
X28
X29

2 16 E
K C3 X26
N
NU
NJ
NF
NH
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on inner ring

Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring - one rib on inner
Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on inner ring - one rib on outer
Single row cylindrical roller bearing - as NJ type but with additional L
shaped thrust collar
NUP Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
- one rib + one loose rib on inner
NU2 Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
- Extra wide series
NJ2 Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring - one rib on inner
- Extra wide series
NUP2 Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
- one rib + one loose rib on inner - Extra wide series
NN
Double row cylindrical roller bearing - three ribs on inner ring
- Extra wide series
NNU Double row cylindrical roller bearing - three ribs on outer ring
- Extra wide series
NSK
19
10
2
ISO
03
04
BORE CODE
00
01
02
03
DESIGN FEATURE
CAGE CODES
RING
CONFIGURATION
K
K30
E1
Tapered bore 1 : 12
Tapered bore 1 : 30
Notch or Lubricating groove in ring
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
Radial clearance less than Normal - marked 0 or C2

Radial internal clearance greater than Normal - marked 000 or C3
Radial internal clearance greater than C3 - marked 0000 or C4
SPECIAL
SPECIFICATION
X26
X28
X29

X26
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
NSK
3
4
16
C3
ISO
19
10
02
Higher Radial Load Rating
Section 1
Metric series cylindrical roller bearings
NSK
Metric series tapered roller bearings
NSK
Designation Format
HR 322 04 CJ
HR
DESIGN PREFIX
Designed for high load carrying capacity
322
BASIC NUMBER
The first 3 digits represent the TYPE CODE and the DIMENSION SERIES.
BORE CODE
00
01
02
03
DESIGN FEATURE
C
D
J
X
045
04
CJ
Designation Format
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
Medium angle tapered roller bearing

Steep angle tapered roller bearing
Outer ring raceway diameter and angle comply with ISO/R355
Dimension Series 20 and 29 - major dimensions comply with ISO/R355
Symbol Representing Tapered Roller Bearing
Symbol Representing Contact Angle
Symbol Representing ISO Diameter Series
Symbol Representing ISO Width Series
045
Symbol Representing Bearing Bore in mm.
045
Designation Systems
10
Designation Format
LM 1 17 49
/ LM 1 17 10
cone
DUTY
LL
L
LM
M
HM
H
HH
INCLUDED ANGLE
1
2
3
4
5
LM
17
BASIC SERIES
49
cup
PART NUMBERS
WITHIN BASIC
SERIES
Lighter than Light

Light
Light Medium
Medium
Heavy Medium
Heavy
Heavier than Heavy
<
>
>
>
>
24
24 < 2530'
2530' < 27
27 < 2830'
2830' < 3030'
Series
00-19
20-99
000-029
039-129
130-189
190-239
240-289
290-339
340-389
390-429
6
7
8
9
>
>
>
>
3030' < 3230'

3230' < 36
36 < 45
45
Basic range in inches

0-1
1-2
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-8
8-9
10-19 = Cup (Outer); 10 = minimum OD

30-49 = Cone (Inner); 49 = maximum bore
SPECIAL FEATURE
11
Section 1
Inch series tapered roller bearings
NSK
NSK
Metric series double row spherical roller bearings
2 22 15 CA K E4 C2 S11 -VS
2
TYPE
22
DIMENSION SERIES
15
Type Code 2 - Spherical roller bearing
NSK
30
40
31
41
39
ISO
30
40
31
41
39

BORE CODE
ISO
22
32
13
23
The exceptions to this are bearings

with bore diameter of 500mm and
above. These are denoted by the
type and ISO series (230, 239),
followed by / and the bore diameter
(500mm, 630mm etc.) ie. 230/500,
239/630 etc.
DESIGN FEATURE
OR CAGE
C
CA
CAM
CD
H
T12
Design with C type pressed steel cage

Designed with machined brass cage
Designed with machined brass cage
Designed with D type pressed steel cage
Designed for increased capacity - glass fibre reinforced nylon cage
Glass fibre reinforced cage
RING
CONFIGURATION
K
K30
Tapered bore 1 : 12
Tapered bore 1 : 30
E4
E4
Outer ring with oil holes and groove (For H type over 180mm O.D. and
other types over 150mm O.D. oil holes and grooves are standard)
C2
C1
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
CG*

S11
S11
Dimensionally stabilised for operating temperature of 150/200C max.
-VS
-VS
Special specification for vibratory equipment
CA
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
Designation Systems
12
NSK
22
32
13
23
NSK
512 07 X
BALL THRUST BEARINGS
293 20 H
SPHERICAL ROLLER THRUST BEARINGS
512
TYPE and SERIES
(first 3 digits in basic
number)
511, 512, 513, 514

532, 533, 534
532U, 533U, 534U
522, 523, 524
542, 543, 544
292, 293, 294
07
BORE CODE
(last 2 digits in basic
number)
CAGE
DESIGN FEATURE
00
00
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
Single direction ball thrust bearing - with flat seat

Single direction ball thrust bearing - with aligning seat
Single direction ball thrust bearing - with aligning seat
washer
Double direction ball thrust bearing - with flat seat
Double direction ball thrust bearing - with aligning seat
washer
Single direction spherical thrust roller bearing
For bore code 04 upwards, the general rule is to

multiply by 5 to obtain bore size in mm. The exception
is spherical roller thrust bearings with 500mm bore
diameter which are designated 292/500, 293/500 and
294/500.
Note that for double direction thrust bearings this
diameter is the bore diameter of the two outer washers.
The bore diameter of the centre washer is smaller.
X
U
P5
Denotes Modified Boundary Dimensions to I.S.O.

Denotes with Aligning Seat Washer.
Denotes Precision Class 5 (ABEC 5).
INCH AND METRIC SERIES BEARINGS

In addition to the above there is also available a Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings series ranging from
35mm bore (Designation 35TMP14) to 320mm bore (Designation 320TMP12).
13
Section 1
Metric series single and double direction

ball and spherical roller thrust bearings
NSK
Metric series angular contact thrust ball bearings
There are two types of bearing listed under this category.

ANGULAR CONTACT THRUST BALL BEARINGS FOR BALL SCREWS
Bearings in this category are specially designed to support Precision Ball Screws. The contact angle is 60 and they are
usually used in sets of two or more bearings in a preload condition.
Bearings are fitted with moulded polyamide cages.
A typical designation for this series would be:30TAC62B DF C10 PN7A
For more details on this series refer to catalogue Pr. No. A124, Precision Rolling Bearings for Machine Tool Spindles and
C912S, Super Precision Bearings - Equivalents Data.
DOUBLE DIRECTION ANGULAR CONTACT THRUST BALL BEARINGS

Bearings in this category are specially designed high precision bearings for use in the main spindles of machine tools.
Bearings in series 29 and 20 have the same bore and O.D. as the double row cylindrical roller bearings in series NN30 and
NN49 respectively and are generally used in conjunction with these roller bearings.
Bearings are generally fitted with machined brass cages. Typical designations for this series would be:100TAC20X PN7+L C6
or
140TAC20D PN7+L C6
For more details on this series refer to catalogue Pr. No. A124, Precision Rolling Bearings for Machine Tool Spindles.
Designation Systems
14
60 1X
F 60 5
W
h
MC3 P4 L UC3 AF2
J ZZ MC2 P5
B32
No symbol
F
Standard type
Flanged O.D. type
BEARING TYPE
60
BEARING SERIES
68, 69, 60, 62, 63
BORE DIAMETER
1~9
1X, 2X etc.
Bore diameter in mm.

Bore diameter in mm. where X represents a part
millimetre. i.e. 1.5mm.
MATERIAL CODE
No symbol
h
Bearing steel (SUJ2)

Stainless steel (SUS440C)
ZZ
MC2
P5
B32
CAGE TYPE CODE
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
J
JL
W
T
(Cage
Ribbon cage
Ribbon cage (Light Clinched)
Crown cage
Synthetic resin cage
symbols are occasionally omitted)
MC1
MC2
MC3
MC4
MC5
MC6
Radial clearance less than MC2

Normal radial internal clearance
Radial internal clearance greater than MC3
TOLERANCE CLASS
No symbol
P6
JIS Class 0
JIS Class 6
TORQUE
SPECIFICATION
No symbol
L
No torque specification
Low torque
BORE or O.D.
SORTING CODE
UC1
UC2
UC3
LUBRICANT CODE
P5
P4
JIS Class 5
JIS Class 4
Bearings are sorted into two groups depending on bore tolerance

Bearings are sorted into two groups depending on O.D. tolerance
Bearings are sorted into four groups depending on bore and O.D. tolerances
Oil
AF2
Aeroshell Fluid 12
A4D
Anderol L-401D
(Others available on request)
Grease
B32
Beacon 325
PS2
Multemp PS2
15
Section 1
Metric series miniature deep groove ball bearings
NSK
NSK
Special metric series miniature deep groove ball bearings
S MR 84 W ZZ MC3 P5
MF 148
MATERIAL CODE
MR
BEARING TYPE
84
SIZE NUMBER
ZZ
MC3
P5
UC1
B32
CAGE TYPE CODE
SEALING
ARRANGMENT
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
No symbol
S

MR Special metric series

MF Special metric series with flanged O.D.
Number indicates O.D. and bore size
J
JL
W
T
(Cage
Ribbon cage
Crown cage
MC1
MC2
MC3
MC4
MC5
MC6

TOLERANCE CLASS
No symbol
P6
JIS Class 0
JIS Class 6
TORQUE
SPECIFICATION
No symbol
L
Low torque
BORE or O.D.
SORTING CODE
UC1
UC2
UC3
LUBRICANT CODE
Designation Systems
16
MC4
UC1 B32
P5
P4
JIS Class 5
JIS Class 4

Oil
AF2
Aeroshell Fluid 12
A4D
Anderol L-401D
Grease
B32
Beacon 325
PS2
Multemp PS2
S FR 133 X3 J ZZS MC4 7P L UC3 AF2

R
ZZ MC3
MATERIAL CODE
FR
BEARING TYPE
133
SIZE NUMBER
X3
J
ZZS
MC4
B32
No symbol
S

R Inch series deep groove ball bearing

FR Inch series deep groove ball bearing with flanged O.D.
RW Inch series deep groove ball with extended inner ring
Number indicates O.D. and bore size
Special Design Symbol
CAGE TYPE CODE
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
J
JL
W
T
(Cage
Ribbon cage
Crown cage
MC1
MC2
MC3
MC4
MC5
MC6

7P
TOLERANCE CLASS
No symbol
3
ABEC 1
ABEC 3
TORQUE
SPECIFICATION
No symbol
L
Low torque
UC3
BORE or O.D.
SORTING CODE
UC1
UC2
UC3
AF2
LUBRICANT CODE
5P
7P
ABEC 5P
ABEC 7P

Oil
AF2
Aeroshell Fluid 12
A4D
Anderol L-401D
Grease
B32
Beacon 325
PS2
Multemp PS2
17
Section 1
Inch series miniature deep groove ball bearings
NSK
Designation Systems
18
RHP STANDARD BEARINGS
RHP
2 10 K RS J C2 LOC P6 S*
6
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
10
BORE CODE
K
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
CAGE TYPE CODE
LOC
NSK
18
19
0
3
4
5
7
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
15
17
20
ISO
18
19
10
3mm (Magneto
4mm (Magneto
5mm
7mm
6mm
7mm
8mm
9mm
10mm (Magneto
12mm (Magneto
13mm (Magneto
15mm (Magneto
17mm (Magneto
20mm (Magneto
type)
type)
NSK
2
3
4
00
01
02
03
ISO
02
03
04
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
(except
(except
(except
(except
Magneto)
Magneto)
Magneto)
Magneto)

type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
Tapered bore 1:12
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
R*

Radial internal clearance greater than C3 marked 0000 or C4
Special radial internal clearance (* denotes mean figure in m)
SPECIAL FEATURE
LOC
Location Bearing - reduced outside diameter
PRECISION GRADE
ELEC
EP
EP1
P6E
Electric standard
Precision grade dedicated to Inch series bearings
ABEC1 tolerances
Electric Motor Bearing tolerances (ISO Tolerance class 6) and special
radial internal clearances
Motor Traction Specification (PDS Q28)
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
P6
S*

Single row radial ball bearing - narrow, extra light series
Single row radial ball bearing - narrow light series
Magneto bearings (For NSK brand see Radial Ball Bearings Page 4)
Single row radial ball bearing - with filling slots and maximum load capacity
Double row radial ball bearing
Double row radial ball bearing - self-aligning
Double row radial ball bearing - self-aligning; wide series
RS
C2
6
16
98
E
L
M
4
1
2
HEAT STABILISED
Where * gives the
Specification number
Specification number
1
2
3
4
Operational temperature
Up to 200C max.
Up to 250C max.
Up to 300C max.
Up to 350C max.
19
Section 2
Inch series radial ball bearings
RHP
LJ 4
K RS J C2 LOC EP
R
KLNJ
LNJ
XLJ
LJ
LJBL
LJ
TYPE
Small Radial ball journal (ABEC 1 & 3, also ISO classes 6, 4 & 2)
Small Radial ball journal (BS292 Part 2 Standard Limits)
Small Radial ball journal - full type
Extra light series radial ball journal
Light series single row radial ball bearing
Light series single row radial ball bearings - max. capacity type with
filling slot
MJ
Medium series single row radial ball bearing
MJBL Medium series single row radial ball bearing - max. capacity type with
filling slot
HJ
Heavy series single row radial ball bearing
HJBL Heavy series radial ball journal bearing - max. capacity type with
filling slot
BORE CODE
4E
The bore code shall be numeric and comprise the nominal inch bore
size as fractious and integers i.e. 1/2; 2; 3.1/2
E was used to denote inch series bearings with 4 inches bore and over.
Now, only used when there is no other distinguishing symbol within the
bearing designation.
TAPERED BORE
Tapered bore 1:12
RS
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
CAGE TYPE CODE
C2
LOC
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
R*

SPECIAL FEATURE
LOC
PRECISION GRADE
ELEC
EP
EP1
P6E
Electric standard
ABEC1 tolerances
radial internal clearances
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
EP
Designation Systems
20
Metric series single row angular contact ball bearings
2 10 B
7
2
E TN DU M P6
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
10
BORE CODE
7
E
L

NSK
9
0
2
3
4
5
7
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
15
17
20
ISO
19
10
02
3mm (Magneto
4mm (Magneto
5mm
7mm
6mm
7mm
8mm
9mm
10mm (Magneto
12mm (Magneto
13mm (Magneto
15mm (Magneto
17mm (Magneto
20mm (Magneto
type)
type)
00
01
02
03
ISO
03
04
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
(except
(except
(except
(except
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
type)
CONTACT ANGLE
New ref
C
DESIGN FEATURE
TN
CAGE TYPE CODE
GROUPING
(Most used)
M
PRELOAD
F
L
M
H
S
U
A*
P*
PRECISION GRADE
Angle
15
20
25
New ref
A
B
Old ref
X4
X6
Angle
30
40
DB
Matched Pair - Back to Back configuration
DF
Matched Pair - Face to Face configuration
DT
Matched Pair - Tandem configuration
DU
Matched Pair - Universal mounting
SU
Single Bearing - Universally faced
For other possible grouping arrangements see Appendix 3 Page 35
UX
P6
Magneto)
Magneto)
Magneto)
Magneto)

DU
Old ref
X2
X3
NSK
3
4
Section 2
RHP
ELEC
EP
EP1
P6E
Flush Faced
Light Preload
Medium Preload
Heavy Preload
Standard Axial Clearance
Universally faced Single Bearing to give Standard Axial Clearance
when mounted in pairs
Universally faced single bearing to give an Axial Clearance less than
Standard Axial Clearance when mounted in pairs.
Special Axial Clearance (*Denotes mean figure in m.)
Special Axial Preload
(*Denotes mean figure in m.)
Electric standard
ABEC1 tolerances
radial internal clearances.
Denotes standard feature, no indicator necessary
21
Inch series single row angular contact ball bearings
RHP
LJT
4 X2 M DU L EP
LJT
TYPE
XLJT Single row angular contact ball bearing - Extra light series
LJT
Single row angular contact ball bearing - Light series
MJT Single row angular contact ball bearing - Medium series
4
BORE CODE
4E
X2
CONTACT ANGLE
X2
X4
CAGE TYPE CODE
DU
GROUPING
(Most used)
L
PRELOAD
Matched
Matched
Matched
Matched
L
M
H
S
U
Light Preload
Medium Preload
Heavy Preload
Standard Axial Clearance
Universally faced Single Bearing to give Standard Axial Clearance
when mounted in pairs
Universally faced single bearing to give an Axial Clearance less than
Standard Axial Clearance when mounted in pairs.
Special Axial Clearance eg. DBA138 (*Denotes mean figure in m.)
Special Axial Preload eg. DBP18
(*Denotes mean figure in m.)
A*
P*
EP
PRECISION GRADE
15
20
30
DB
DF
DT
DU
UX
ELEC
EP
EP1
P6E
Pair
Pair
Pair
Pair
Back to Back configuration

Face to Face configuration
Tandem configuration
Universal mounting
Electric standard
ABEC1 tolerances
radial internal clearances.
Designation Systems
22
The bore code shall be numeric and comprise the nominal bore as
fractions and integers i.e. 1/2; 3.1/2 etc.
Now only used where there is no other distinguishing symbol within a
RHP
2 10 ZR J C2
3
3_B
LDJK
TYPE
MDJK
HDJK
LDJT
MDJT
2
10
DIMENSION SERIES
BORE CODE
ZR
STANDARD
VARIANT
CAGE TYPE CODE
C2
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
Double row angular contact ball

- contact angles diverge - 32
- contact angles diverge - 25
- contact angles converge - 30
- Light series - 30
- Medium series - 30
RHP
10
2
00
01
02
03
ISO
10
02
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
bearing - filling slots

bearing - no filling slots
Section 2
Metric series double row angular contact ball bearings

bearing - with split outer ring
bearing - with split outer ring
RHP
3
4
ISO
03
04
C2
CN
C3
C4
A*
P*

Special axial preload. (* denotes mean figure in m)
23
RHP
Metric and inch series four point contact ball bearings
QJ 2 10 NR MB C3 LOC
QJ
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
10
QJL
QJL
4
BORE CODE
METRIC SERIES BEARINGS
QJ
Single row duplex ball bearing - with split inner ring
RHP
2
3
00
01
02
03
4 NR MB C3 LOC
TYPE
BORE CODE
ISO
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
INCH SERIES BEARINGS

QJL
QJM
Single row duplex ball bearing - with split inner ring - Light series
Single row duplex ball bearing - with split inner ring - Medium series
The bore code shall be numeric and comprise the nominal bore as
fractions and integers ie. 1/2; 2; 3.1/2 etc.
Now only used when there is no other distinguishing symbol within a
4E
NR
STANDARD
VARIANT
MB
CAGE CODES
C3
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
LOC
SPECIAL FEATURE
Designation Systems
24
C3
A*
Axial clearance greater than Normal - marked 000 or C3

Special axial clearance (* denotes mean figure in m)
LOC
Metric and inch series single direction thrust ball bearings
512 07 J
512
07
METRIC SERIES BEARINGS

TYPE AND SERIES
(first 3 digits in basic number)
BORE CODE
(last 2 digits in basic number)
LT 1.1/2 B
511
512
513
00
01
02
03
Extra light series single direction ball thrust bearing

Light series single direction ball thrust bearing
Medium series single direction ball thrust bearing
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
LT
TYPE AND SERIES
1.1/2
BORE CODE
Section 2
RHP
INCH SERIES BEARINGS

FT
XLT
LT or
MT
Inch series flat track single direction ball thrust bearing - flat seating
Inch series - Extra Light - single direction ball thrust bearing
LT-B Inch series - Light - single direction ball thrust bearing
Inch series - Medium - single direction ball thrust bearing
The bore code shall be numeric and comprise the nominal bore as fractions
and integers ie. 1/2; 2; 3.1/2 etc.
Used only with LT series bearings up to 1.7/8 inch bore.

Refers to bearings with one large bore washer and one small bore washer.
CAGE TYPE CODE
Was used to denote inch series bearings with 4 inches bore and over.
25
Metric series cylindrical roller bearings
RHP
2 16 E
K NR M P6 C2
N
NU
NJ
TYPE
2
16
E
DIMENSION SERIES
BORE CODE
TAPERED BORE
NR
STANDARD
VARIANT
CAGE CODES
C2
00
01
02
03
PRECISION GRADE
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
ISO
10
02
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
RHP
3
4
ISO
03
04
E
EE

Higher Load Rating plus
Improved internal design feature giving greater axial load carrying
capability. Note: All standard products will be with interchangeable
rings and P6 tolerances.
Tapered bore 1 : 12
P6
Designation Systems
26
RHP
10
2
DESIGN FEATURE
P6

one rib on inner
NF
one rib on outer
NUP Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
one rib + one loose rib on inner
NP
one rib + one loose rib on outer
NC
Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on each ring
NU2 Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
- Extra wide series
NU3 Double row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
NJ3 Double row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
one rib on inner
NUP3 Double row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on outer ring
one rib + one loose on inner
RNU Outer, cage and rollers assembly only - two ribs on outer ring
RNF Inner, cage and rollers assembly only - two ribs on inner ring
ABEC 3 Tolerances or ISO Tolerance Class 6 (Used for some current

production in conjunction with interchangeable rings)
Same as for P6 above but only used for bearings with outside diameter
greater than 110mm.
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
R*

Normal grade of radial internal clearance - not marked or marked CN
Inch series cylindrical roller bearings
RHP
K NR M C2 EP
LRJ
TYPE
XLRJ; LRJ; MRJ

Extra light, Light & Medium series
LLRJ; MMRJ
Light & Medium series
MMRJA
one rib on inner - Medium series
XLRJA; LRJA; MRJA
one rib on outer - Extra light; Light & Medium series
MMRJB
one rib + one loose rib on inner - Medium series
XLLRJN; LLRJN; MMRJN
Single row cylindrical roller bearing - two ribs on each ring
Extra light; Light & Medium series
BORE CODE
4E
The bore code shall be numeric and comprise the nominal inch bore
size as fractions and integers ie. 1/2; 2; 3.1/2
TAPERED BORE
Tapered bore 1 : 12
NR
STANDARD
VARIANT
CAGE CODES
C2
Section 2
LRJ 4
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
EP
PRECISION GRADE
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
R*

ELEC
EP
EP1
P6E
"Electric" standard
ABEC1 tolerances
Electric Motor Bearing tolerances (ISO Tolerance class 6)
and special radial internal clearances
27
RHP
22
2
15 E X1 K
M W33 C3 U22 R*
TYPE
22
DIMENSION SERIES
Digits 2 and 3 represent the ISO DIMENSION SERIES as described below.

RHP
ISO
RHP
ISO
30
30
22
22
40
40
32
32
31
31
13
13
41
41
23
23
Digits 4 and 5 combined represent the BORE CODE.
The BORE CODE multiplied by 5 results in the bore size in mm.
eg. Bore Code = 15; Bore Diameter = 15 x 5 = 75mm.
15
BORE CODE
DESIGN FEATURE
X1
DESIGN FEATURE
X1
X2
Extended outer ring

Extended inner ring
TAPERED BORE
Tapered bore 1 : 12
M
CAGE CODES
W33
C3
LUBRICATION and
O.D. SPECIALITY
FEATURES
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
U22
QUALITY FEATURE
R*
SPECIAL INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
For E-type bearings

No suffix - Two piece Polyamide cage - TN type
M
- 1-piece rolling element centred machined brass cage
J
- 2-piece rolling element centred pressed steel cage
For non-E-type bearings
J
- 2-piece rolling pressed steel cage (1-piece pressed steel for 213 series)
M
- 2-piece rolling element centred brass cage
M
- 1-piece outer ring centred brass cage for 213 series
MB
- 2-piece or 1-piece inner ring centred brass cage
MA
- 2-piece outer ring centred brass cage
W33
E5
E7
Lubrication holes and grooves in outer ring

Lubrication holes and grooves in inner ring
E5 + W33
C2
CN
C3
C4
C5
Radial clearance less than Normal - marked C2

Normal grade of radial internal clearance - marked CN
Radial internal clearance greater than Normal - marked C3
Radial internal clearance greater than C3 - marked C4
Radial internal clearance greater than C4 - marked C5
(Not used if R* or R*/ * is included to denote a special internal clearance)
Special quality control specification
R*

Not used if C2; CN etc. specifies a catalogue clearances)
Note: R*/ * may appear on bearings already in use where */ * represent max. and
min. values in m.
Bearings with tapered bores can be supplied with adapter sleeve, locking nut and washer (designated H----).
Typical designations for bearing with adapter sleeve would be 22212K + H312 or 22312K + H312.
Designation Systems
28

for use in vibratory equipment
2 23 26 E
2
23
K VB C4
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
Digits 2 and 3 represent the ISO DIMENSION SERIES as described below.

RHP
ISO
21
21
22
22
23
23
Digits 4 and 5 combined represent the BORE CODE.
The BORE CODE multiplied by 5 results in the bore size in mm.
eg. Bore Code = 26; Bore Diameter = 26 x 5 = 130mm.
26
BORE CODE
DESIGN FEATURE
TAPERED BORE
Tapered bore 1 : 12
VB
C4
CAPABILITY
FEATURE
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
Section 2
RHP
VB
Vibratory application specification which covers these features:
1-piece rolling element centred machined brass cage
Outer ring has lubricating holes with interconnecting groove on O.D. (as W33)
C4
Radial internal clearance greater than C3 and with reduced tolerance
band
*Note: (C4 Radial internal clearance with reduced tolerance band
supplied as standard)
C4
If not
CN
C3
Standard - see Note above*

Standard
Normal grade of radial internal clearance with reduced tolerance band
Radial internal clearance greater than Normal and with reduced
tolerance band
29
Externally aligning ball and roller bearings
RHP
LSN 10 C2
BALL BEARING SERIES

Available in Inch dimensions only
RLSN 10 C2
ROLLER BEARING SERIES

Available in Inch dimensions only
LSN
LSN
MSN
LSW
BALL BEARING
TYPE and SERIES
MSW
LTW
MTW
RLSN
RLSN
ROLLER BEARING
TYPE and SERIES
10
Light series externally aligning roller bearing with seating ring.

Two ribs on each ring.
RLSN-E Light series externally aligning roller bearing with seating ring.
Two ribs on outer and parallel inner ring.
RMSN
Medium series externally aligning roller bearing with seating ring.
Two ribs on each ring.
RMSN-E Medium series externally aligning roller bearing with seating ring.
Two ribs on outer and parallel inner ring.
RLSW
Light series externally aligning roller bearing in wide aligning housing
with end covers.
RMSW Medium series externally aligning roller bearing in wide aligning
housing with end covers.
RLTW
Light series externally aligning roller bearing in wide aligning housing
with end covers and tapered bore adapter sleeve.
RMTW Medium series externally aligning roller bearing in wide aligning
housing with end covers and tapered bore adapter sleeve.
BORE CODE
The bore code is simply a numeric sequence which is given as integers and
fractions ie. 7; 12.1/2; 21 etc.
The reference does not represent the bore size in either inch or metric size.
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
C2
CN
C3
C4
Note:
The standard RIC for ball bearings with cylindrical bore is CN.
Ball bearings with tapered bore and all cylindrical roller bearings are supplied
with C3 clearance.
The bearing clearance grade is only marked on the bearing outer ring when fits
differ from the above standard fits.
C2
CAGE TYPE CODE

(Not quoted)
Designation Systems
30
Light series externally aligning ball bearing with seating ring.

Medium series externally aligning ball bearing with seating ring.
Light series externally aligning ball bearing in wide aligning housing
with end covers.
Medium series externally aligning ball bearing in wide aligning
housing with end covers.
Light series externally aligning ball bearing in wide aligning housing
with end covers and tapered bore adapter sleeve.
Medium series externally aligning ball bearing in wide aligning
housing with end covers and tapered bore adapter sleeve.
Note:
The ball bearings are fitted with steel (J) cages up to 6" bore (Light series) and
5.1/2" bore size (Medium series).
Above these sizes the standard ball bearing cages are machined brass.
For all roller bearings the standard cages are machined brass (M or MB).
Index of appendices
for NSK and RHP products
Appendices
Manual Appendix
Page No. Number
32
33
Sheet
No.
1
Cage Type Codes for NSK and RHP Products
Cage Type Codes for NSK and RHP Products
34
Standard Variant Codes for NSK and RHP Products
35
Mounting Configuration Codes for NSK and RHP Single Row

Angular Contact Ball Bearings
31
Appendix 1 Sheet 1 of 2
NSK
Suffix
C, CD
CAM
F
RHP
Suffix
F
FA
FAS
FB
FBS
FNA
FNB
FP
H
H
J
J
JB
JC
JW
M
MA
JC
JH
JN
JP
JW
L
LA
LAS
LB
LAB
LNA
LNB
M
MA
MAS
MB
MB
MBS
MNA
MNB
MR
T
T
TNG
TY
T12
V
T
T
TA
TNA
TB
TNB
TL
TN
TNH
V
VB
VH
VM
VMP
W
WS
Y
Y
YC
Definition
Steel cage for Spherical Roller Bearings
1 - Piece Brass Cage for Spherical Roller Bearing
2 - Piece Machined Steel Cage
1 - Piece, or 2 - Piece Riveted, Rolling Element Centred Machined Steel Cage
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Steel Cage
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Steel Cage with Lubrication Groove in Locating Surface
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Steel Cage
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Steel Cage with Lubrication Groove in Locating Surface
2 - Piece Riveted Outer Ring Centred Machined Steel Cage
2 - Piece Riveted Inner ring Centred Machined Steel Cage
1 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Machined Steel Cage
Polyamide Cage for Spherical Roller Bearings
Pressed Steel Cage for Spherical Thrust Roller Bearing
1 - Piece, or 2 - Piece Riveted, Rolling Element Centred Pressed Steel Cage
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Pressed Steel Cage
2 - Piece Pressed Cage for Quiet Applications (Single Row Radial Ball Bearings)
2 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Pressed Steel Cleated (Claw) Cage
1 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Pressed Steel Snap-on Type Cage
Multi Piece Rolling Element Centred Pressed Steel Cage with Spacer Segments
1 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Pressed Steel Window Type Cage
2 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Pressed Steel Welded Cage
Machined Light Alloy Cage
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Light Metal Alloy Cage
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Light Metal Alloy Cage with Lubrication Groove in Locating Surface
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Light Metal Alloy Cage
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Light Metal Alloy Cage with Lubrication Groove in Locating Surface
2 - Piece Riveted Outer Ring Centred Machined Light Metal Alloy Cage
2 - Piece Riveted Inner Ring Centred Machined Light Metal Alloy Cage
1 - Piece, or 2 - Piece Riveted, Rolling Element Centred Machined Brass Cage
Rivetless Brass Cage with Bent Tabs (Single Row Radial Roller Bearings)
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Brass Cage
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Brass Cage with Lubrication Groove in Locating Surface
Split Crown Type Machined Brass Cage (Double Row Roller Bearings)
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Brass Cage
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Brass Cage with Lubrication Groove in Locating Surface
2 - Piece Riveted Outer Ring Centred Machined Brass Cage
2 - Piece Riveted Inner Ring Centred Machined Brass Cage
2 - Piece Roller Guided Brass Cage (Single Row Roller Bearings)
Machined Laminated Phenolic Cage (Single Row Radial or A. C. Bearings)
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon Cage (Radial Roller Bearings)
1 - Piece Outer Ring Centred Machined Laminated Phenolic Cage
2 - Piece Riveted Outer Ring Centred Machined Laminated Phenolic Cage
1 - Piece Inner Ring Centred Machined Laminated Phenolic cage
1 - Piece, or 2 - Piece Riveted, Inner Ring Centred Machined Laminated Phenolic Cage
Self Lubricating Cage
1 - Piece Moulded Polyamide Cage
1 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Snap-on Type Moulded Polyamide Cage
Polyamide Cage for Double Row Conrad Type Bearing
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon Cage (Angular Contact Type Bearings)
Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon Cage (Ball Journal, Taper Roller and Spherical Roller Bearings)
No Cage (Full Complement)
1 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Machined Brass Cage - Spherical Roller Bearing for Vibratory Equipment
No Cage - Full Complement of Rollers Self Retained
2 - Piece Riveted Rolling Element Centred Machined Brass Cage
2 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Machined Brass Cage - Upset Cage Bar to Retain Cage Cap.
High Complement Rolling Element
One Piece Pressed Cage
Pressed Steel Cage for E Type High Capacity Roller Bearing
Pressed Brass Cage
1 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Snap-on Type Pressed Brass Cage
2 - Piece Rolling Element Centred Pressed Brass Cleated (Claw) Type Cage
Designation Systems
32
Cage Type Codes
Cage Type Codes
Omission of
Cage Symbol
Cage Type
Ball
Bearing
Roller
Bearing
O Indicates when the Cage Ref. may be omitted (NSK products only)
Single row radial

Single row angular contact
Double row radial
Double row angular contact
Self aligning
Thrust
Magneto
Tapered
Cylindrical
*But 02, 03, 04, 22 and 23 must carry M symbol
J
O
JW
O
M
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O*
33
NSK
Suffix
N
NX
NR
Z
ZZ
ZS
ZZS
ZN
ZNR
NZ
NRZ
RS/D/DU
2RS/DD/DDU
DW
DDW
TS
TTS
V
VV
RHP
Suffix
N
NR
Z
ZR
-2Z
-2ZR
ZN
ZRN
ZNR
ZRNR
ZNB
ZRNB
ZNBR
ZRNBR
RS
RSR
-2RS
-2RSR
RSN
RSRN
RSNR
RSRNR
RSNB
RSRNB
RSNBR
RSRNBR
RSZ
RSRZ
RSZN
RSRZN
RSZNR
RSRZNR
RSZNB
RSRZNB
RSZNBR
RSRZNBR
Standard Variant Codes (all bearings)
Variant
Snap ring groove
Special snap ring groove dimensions (i.e. NX1, NX2 etc for different special ring groove dimensions)
Snap ring groove and snap ring
Single shield
Single shield - parallel O/dia. inner
Doubled shielded
Single shield (Retained by circlip in outer ring - usually for miniature ball bearings)
Double shield (Retained by circlip in outer ring - usually for miniature ball bearings)
Double shielded - parallel O/dia. inner
Single shield with snap ring groove on opposite side to shield
Single shield - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove on opposite side to shield
Single shield with snap ring groove and snap ring on opposite side to shield
Single shield - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove and snap ring on opposite side to shield
Single shield with snap ring groove on same side as shield
Single shield - parallel O/dia. inner ring - snap ring groove on same side as shield
Single shield - snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as shield
Single shield - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as shield
Single seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring
Double sealed
Single light contact seal - small bore metric radial ball bearings
Double light contact seal - small bore metric radial ball bearings
Single contact type Teflon seal - usually for miniature ball bearings
Double contact type Teflon seal - usually for miniature ball bearings
Single sealed with removable rubber non-contact type seal
Double sealed with removable rubber non-contact type seal
Double sealed - parallel O/dia. inner ring
Single seal with snap ring groove on opposite side to seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove on opposite side to seal
Single seal with snap ring groove and snap ring on opposite side to seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove and snap ring on opposite side to seal
Single seal with snap ring groove on same side as seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove on same side as seal
Single seal with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as seal
Single seal, single shield
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - and single shield
Single seal, single shield with snap ring groove on same side as shield
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - single shield with snap ring groove on same side as shield
Single seal, single shield with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as shield
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - single shield with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as shield
Single seal, single shield with snap ring groove on same side as seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - single shield with snap ring groove on same side as seal
Single seal, single shield with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as seal
Single seal - parallel O/dia. inner ring - single shield with snap ring groove and snap ring on same side as seal
DU* DDU V* VV* type seals (Where * represents a numeric suffix)

Suffix
Definition
2
DU type seal without air vent
5
DU and V type seals made from Buna N material
7
DU and V type Viton seal
8
DU and V type Polyacrylic seal
9
DU and V type seal made from Silicone rubber
28
DU type seal made from Acryl Ester rubber without air vents
Designation Systems
34
NSK
Suffix
DB
DF
DT
DBD
DFD
DTD
DBB
DFF
DTT
DBT
DFT
SU
DU
G
DR
RHP
Suffix
DB
DF
DT
2TB
2TF
3T
QB
QF
4T
3TB
3TF
SU
DU
U
D
Mounting configurations for NSK and RHP

single row angular contact ball bearings
Configuration
Matched pair - Back to Back configuration
Matched pair - Face to Face configuration
Matched pair - Tandem configuration
Matched set of 3 - Tandem pair mounted Back to Back with a Single bearing
Matched set of 3 - Tandem pair mounted Face to Face with a Single bearing
Matched set of 3 bearings mounted in Tandem configuration
Matched set of 4 - Tandem pair mounted Back to Back with Tandem pair
Matched set of 4 - Tandem pair mounted Face to Face with Tandem pair
Matched set of 4 bearings mounted in Tandem configuration
Matched set of 4 - 3 bearings in Tandem mounted Back to Back with a Single bearing
Matched set of 4 - 3 bearings in Tandem mounted Face to Face with a Single bearing
Single bearing Universally faced for use in multiple sets mounted in any configuration
Universally faced pair of identical bearings for use in DB, DF or DT configuration
Any combination of 2 bearings can be used. (Both sides are ground for matching)
2 bearings mounted side by side but with no face control
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Designation Systems
36
RHP PRECISION BEARINGS
Metric series angular contact ball bearings
0 10
DU M
P4
CONSTRUCTION
F
J
Normal range
Small ball EXCEL range
BETN range
Flanged type range
Double counterbore type
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
RHP
9
0
ISO
02
03
BORE CODE
CONSTRUCTION
R
S
CONTACT ANGLE
CAGE MATERIAL
T/ET
M
L
Phenolic resin
Brass
Aluminium
LOCATION
A
B
Outer ring guided Phenolic cages

Outer ring guided cages except Phenolic
Inner ring guided
GROUPING
SU
DU, DB, DF, DT
3U, 3T, 2TB, 2TF
3TB, 3TF
QB, QF, QU
Single universal
Paired unit
Triple set
Quad set
Quad set
S - Slack
F - Flush
X - Extra light
L - Light
M - Medium
H - Heavy
G** - Special Preload
A** - Special axial clearance
K5
Special Precision. Applies only to single bearings
DU
M
PRELOAD
SPECIAL
PRECISION
P4
PRECISION GRADE
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
**
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
RHP
2
3
00
01
02
03
10
ISO
19
10
RHP
P0
P6
P5
P4
P3
P2
Section 3
RHP
Normal type
Reverse type
Ceramic ball type
15
20
25
A
B
30
40
TN/TNH/ETN
Polyamide
ISO Class
ABEC
Normal
1
6
3
5
5
4
7
Dimensional accuracy P4. Running accuracy P2
2
9
Refer to RHP for details

Denotes mean figure in m
37
RHP
0 10
TYPE
DIMENSION SERIES
CN P4
6
RHP
9
0
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
BORE CODE
CONSTRUCTION
Normal type
Ceramic ball type
SEALING
ARRANGEMENT
Z
-2Z
RS
-2RS
Single shield
Double shield
Single seal
Double seal
CAGE MATERIAL
T
M
L
TN/TNH
LOCATION
A
B
BH
Phenolic resin
Brass
Aluminium
Polyamide
Outer ring guided

Inner ring guided
Inner ring guided
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
Special R.I.C.
Special Axial Clearance
P4
PRECISION GRADE
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
**
RHP
P0
P6
P5
P4
P3
P2
Note: For further details on availability consult RHP
Designation Systems
C1
CN
C2
C3
C4
R**
A**
ISO Class
ABEC
Normal
1
6
3
5
5
4
7
Dimensional accuracy P4. Running accuracy P2
2
9
Refer to RHP for details
ISO
02
03
Standard R.I.C.
CN
38
RHP
2
3
00
01
02
03
10
ISO
19
10
Ballscrew support bearings and units
BSB
025
BSB
062
DU
DIMENSION SERIES
BORE CODE
O.D. CODE
062
For BSB
For BSCU
For BSPB
DU
GROUPING
PRELOAD
SPECIAL
PRECISION
P3
PRECISION GRADE
**
P3
BSB
BSCU
BSPB
TYPE
025 for Brgs

25 for Units
RHP
2
3
Ballscrew support bearing

Cartridge unit
Pillow block unit
ISO
Non ISO
02
03
RHP METRIC
Size in mm.
RHP INCH
Nom size in 100ths of an inch
e.g. 150 = 1.1/2
RHP METRIC
Size in mm. (Except for I.S.O. Series)
Housing diameter in mm.
Base to bore centreline height in mm.
RHP INCH
SU
DU, DB, DF, DT
3U, 3T, 2TB, 2TF
3TB, 3TF
QB, QF, QU
Single universal
Paired unit
Triple set
Quad set
Quad set
RHP
L
M
H
H
G**
LEVEL
Light - Metric series
Medium - Metric series
Heavy - Metric series
Standard Preload - Inch Series
Special Preload
K5
Special Precision. Applies only to single bearings
Section 3
RHP
Dimensional accuracy P4. Running accuracy P2.

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Metric series single row cylindrical roller bearings
RHP
N 10 16 M C1 P5
N
TYPE
10
DIMENSION SERIES
16
BORE CODE
M
CAGE CODES
N
NU
Single row cylindrical roller bearing

- two ribs on inner, plain outer
- two ribs on outer, plain inner
RHP
19
10
ISO
19
10
00
01
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
M
MA
MB
MNB
J
Standard R.I.C.
C1
P5
PRECISION GRADE
**
RHP
P5
ISO Class
5
Designation Systems
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Machined brass locate rolling elements

Machined brass locate bore of outer ring
Machined brass locate O.D. of inner ring
Machined brass - 2 piece riveted - located on
O.D. of inner ring
Pressed steel located on rolling elements
Special R.I.C.
Note: For further details on availability consult RHP
ISO
02
03
C1
CN
C2
C3
C4
R**
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
RHP
2
3
ABEC
5
Metric series double row roller bearings

with tapered bore
RHP
NN 30 10 K TN SP W33 C1
TYPE
30
DIMENSION SERIES
Double row roller bearing
RHP
30
00
01
02
03
ISO
30
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
10
BORE CODE
CONSTRUCTION
FEATURE
Tapered bore
TN
CAGE MATERIAL
AND LOCATION
Carbon fibre reinforced polyamide - rolling element guided
SP
PRECISION GRADE
W33
CONSTRUCTION
FEATURE
C1
INTERNAL
CLEARANCE
SP
UP
Section 3
NN
Special precision
Ultra precision
Lubricating groove and 3 radial holes in outer ring
Standard R.I.C.
C1
C2
41
Designation Systems
42
NSK MOUNTED BEARING UNITS AND INSERTS
Mounted bearing units
NSK
UC P
UC
2 09 -26S
INSERT TYPE
HOUSING TYPE
DIAMETER SERIES
09
BORE CODE
(METRIC)
UC/UB - Set Screw Lock

EW/EN - Eccentric Collar Lock
UK - Taper Sleeve Lock
P/IP/PH/PA/EP/LP - Cast Iron Pillow Block Units

F/FC/FS/FL/FA/FK - Cast Iron Flanged Units
PF/PFL/PP - Pressed Steel Housing
T/C/RP/PPR/LF/EH/BF - Misc.
2 - Light Series
3 - Medium Series
00
01
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
NOTE - If metric bore then the information below is not applicable
-26S
SEPARATOR WITH
IMPERIAL CODE
Section 4
THE LETTER R IS INCLUDED AFTER THE BORE CODE WHEN THE UNITS ARE MADE IN THE RHP
FACTORIES (eg. UCP209R-26S)
Imperial Bore Diameter 1/2" to 4" inclusive denoted in 1/16" units
(e.g. Bore Code 26 = 26/16 = 1.625 = 1.5/8" Bore)
43
Inserts for mounted bearing units
NSK
UC 2 08 -24S
UC
INSERT TYPE
DIAMETER SERIES
08
BORE CODE
(METRIC)
UC/UB - Set Screw Lock

EW/EN - Eccentric Collar Lock
UK - Taper Sleeve Lock
2 - Light Series
3 - Medium Series
00
01
02
03
10mm
12mm
15mm
17mm
NOTE - If metric bore then the information below is not applicable

THE LETTER R IS INCLUDED AFTER THE BORE CODE WHEN THE UNITS ARE MADE IN THE RHP
FACTORIES (eg. UCP208R-24S)
-24S
SEPARATOR WITH
IMPERIAL CODE
Designation Systems
44
Imperial Bore Diameter 1/2" to 4" inclusive denoted in 1/16" units

(e.g. Bore Code 24 = 24/16 = 1.50 = 1.1/2" Bore)
RHP SELF-LUBE BEARING UNITS AND INSERTS
RHP
Standard Self-Lube bearing units (excluding taper lock)
J NP 45 DEC FS
NP
45
PREFIX
CHARACTER
FS
No Prefix - Standard Product

- Triple Lip Seal
- Reverse Outer Ring Assembly
(ie. Outer Ring Grease Groove same side as Locking End of Inner Ring)
HOUSING TYPE
NP/SL/MP/CNP/SNP - Cast Iron Pillow Block Units

SF/MSF/MSFT/LFTC/FC/MFC - Cast Iron Flanged Units
ST/MST - Cast Iron Take Up Units
BT/SLC/MSC/SCHB/SCH - Misc. Units
SLFE/SLFT/SLFL/LPB/LPBR - Pressed Steel Housings
NOMINAL BORE
DIAMETER
Metric Bore Diameter 12 to 100 inclusive denoted in mm.

Imperial Bore Diameter 1/2" to 4" inclusive denoted in inches
(Imperial & Metric)
DEC
T
J
SHAFT LOCKING
TYPE & INNER RING
LENGTH INDICATOR
SUFFIX
CHARACTERS
(Only the main ones listed)
A
DEC
EC
No character - Set Screw Lock - Long Inner Ring

- Set Screw Lock - Short inner ring
- Eccentric collar lock with long inner ring
- Eccentric collar lock with short inner ring
J
- METAL CAGE FITTED
MS44 - High temperature insert (+ 150 C max.) - D4M marked on box
MS33 - High temperature insert (-55 C min.) - D3M marked on box
FS
- FLINGER SEALS FITTED
2Z
- SHIELDS FITTED
L
- Larger than normal unit fitted for the basic bore size
R
- Smaller than normal unit fitted for the basic bore size
Note: A combination of suffix characters may apply (eg. 2ZFS)
Section 5
45
RHP
NP 10 45
Standard Taper Lock Self-Lube bearing units

with sleeve assembly fitted
- 1.1/2 K
NP
HOUSING TYPE
10
OUTER RING TYPE
45
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
SEPARATING DIGIT
1.1/2
NOMINAL BORE
DIAMETER
(Imperial & Metric)
Designation Systems
46
NP/MP - Cast Iron Pillow Block Units

MSF/MSFT - Cast Iron Flanged Units
10 -
Light Series - Outer Ring Spherical O.D.
25 to 55 inclusive
Separates Basic Group from Taper Sleeve Bore Diameter

Tapered bore inner ring - sleeve fitted
Standard Taper Lock Self-Lube bearing units

- no taper sleeve fitted
RHP
NP 10 45 K
HOUSING TYPE
10
OUTER RING TYPE
45
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
NP/MP - Cast Iron Pillow Block Units

MSF/MSFT - Cast Iron Flanged Units
10
- Light Series - Outer Ring Spherical O.D.
25 to 55 inclusive
Tapered bore 1 : 12
Section 5
NP
47
RHP
Standard Self-Lube bearing inserts (excluding taper lock)
T 10 45
T
- 1.5/8 DEC G
PREFIX
CHARACTER
10
OUTER RING TYPE
45
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
SEPARATING DIGIT
1.5/8
NOMINAL BORE
DIAMETER
T
J
J
No Prefix - Standard Product
- Triple Lip Seal
(ie. Outer Ring Grease Groove same side as Locking End of Inner Ring)
10 to 16 inclusive (Even Numbers only)

11 to 17 inclusive (Odd Numbers only)
Light Series - Outer Ring Parallel O.D.
22 - Extra Light Type - Outer Ring Spherical O.D.
23 - Extra Light Type - Outer Ring Parallel O.D.
30 - Medium Series
- Outer Ring Spherical O.D.
31 - Medium Series
- Outer Ring Parallel O.D.
17 to 95 inclusive
Separates Basic Group from Insert Bore Diameter

Imperial Bore Diameter 1/2" to 4 inclusive denoted in inches
(Imperial & Metric)
DEC
SHAFT LOCKING
TYPE & INNER RING
LENGTH INDICATOR
LUBRICATION
FACILITY
SUFFIX
CHARACTERS
(Only the main ones listed)
Designation Systems
48
DEC
EC
No character - Set Screw Lock

- Eccentric collar lock with long inner ring
- Eccentric collar lock with short inner ring
No Suffix - Insert cannot be re-greased

- Insert can be re-greased
J
- Metal cage fitted
MS44 - High temperature insert (+ 150 C max.) - D4M marked on box
MS33 - High temperature insert (-55 C min.) - D3M marked on box
FS
- Flinger seals fitted
2Z
- Shields fitted
L
- Larger than normal unit fitted for the basic bore size
R
- Smaller than normal unit fitted for the basic bore size
Note: A combination of suffix characters may apply (eg. 2ZFS)
Standard Taper Lock Self-Lube inserts

with sleeve assembly fitted
RHP
20 K
10
OUTER RING TYPE
25
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
SEPARATING DIGIT
20
NOMINAL BORE
DIAMETER
(Imperial & Metric)
K
G
LUBRICATION
FACILITY
10
11

- Light Series - Outer Ring Parallel O.D.
25 to 55 inclusive
Separates Basic Group from Taper Sleeve Bore Diameter

Tapered bore inner ring - sleeve fitted

Section 5
10 25
49
Standard Taper Lock Self-Lube bearing inserts

- no taper sleeve fitted
RHP
10 25 K G
10
OUTER RING TYPE
25
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
K
G
LUBRICATION
FACILITY
Designation Systems
50
10
11

- Light Series - Outer Ring Parallel O.D.
25 to 55 inclusive
Tapered bore 1 : 12

Protectors for Self-Lube products
RHP
25 P
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
20 to 60 inclusive
Identifies Protection
Section 5
25
51
Designation Systems
52
RHP SILVER-LUBE BEARINGS AND UNITS

RHP
Standard Silver-Lube bearing units (Set Screw Lock Type)
P NP 25 CR
P
PREFIX
CHARACTER
NP
HOUSING TYPE
NP - Pillow Block Units

SF - Four Bolt Flanged Units
SFT - Two Bolt Flanged Units
25
NOMINAL BORE
DIAMETER

Imperial Bore Diameter 3/4" to 1.7/16" inclusive denoted in inches
CR
SUFFIX
CHARACTERS
- Identifies Plastic Housing
CR - Identifies Corrosion Resistant Bearing Insert fitted
Section 6
(Imperial & Metric)
53
RHP
Standard Silver-Lube bearing inserts (Set Screw Lock Type)
J 10 25
25 G CR
PREFIX
CHARACTER
10
OUTER RING TYPE
25
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
SEPARATING DIGIT
25
NOMINAL BORE
DIAMETER
(Imperial & Metric)
10 -

(ie. Lubrication Hole same side as Locking End of Inner Ring)
20 to 35 inclusive
Separates Basic Group from Nominal Bore Diameter

Imperial Bore Diameter 3/4" to 1.7/16" inclusive denoted in inches
LUBRICATION
FACILITY
CR
SUFFIX
CHARACTERS
CR - Identifies Corrosion Resistant Bearing Insert
Designation Systems
54
End covers for Silver-Lube products
RHP
P 25 P
PREFIX
CHARACTER
25
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
SUFFIX
CHARACTER
- Identifies Plastic End Cover
20 to 35 inclusive
- Identifies Protection
Section 6
55
Designation Systems
56
RHP DISC HARROW BEARINGS
Disc Harrow bearings (Square and Round bore)
PD NF 1 40
- 1.1/2 G
PD
OUTER RING WIDTH
PD
D
- Wide Outer Ring

- Narrow Outer Ring
NF
OUTER RING O.D.

FORM
NF
F
- Outer Ring Spherical O.D.

- Outer Ring Parallel O.D.
INNER RING WIDTH
1
2
- Narrow Inner Ring

- Wide Inner Ring
40
BASIC GROUP
INDICATOR
SEPARATING DIGIT
1.1/2
NOMINAL
BORE SIZE
(Imperial & Metric)
LUBRICATION
FACILITY
40 to 55 inclusive
Separates Basic Group from Bore Size

For Round Bores
For Square Bores
Round Bores
Round Bores
Square Bores
- (Imperial).
- (Metric).
- (Imperial).
Square Bores
- (Metric).
1.3/16" to 2.3/16" inclusive

40mm. 45mm. and 50mm.
7/8" to 1.1/2" inclusive (Across Flats)
denoted in 1/8" units (eg. 7/8" = 7)
30mm. and 40mm. (Across Flats)
denoted as 9A and 12A Respectively

Section 7
RHP
57
Notes
Designation Systems
58
Notes
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MERE WAY, RUDDINGTON,

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NSK-RHP France S.A.

NSK-RHP Italia S.p.A.

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NSK-RHP Canada Inc.

NSK-RHP Australia Pty. Ltd.

NSK-RHP Bearings N.Z. Ltd.

NSK-RHP South Africa Pty. Ltd.

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NSK-RHP American Distribution Center Inc.

NSK Singapore (Pte) Ltd.

NSK AND RHP BEARINGS DESIGNATION SYSTEMS

NSK and RHP Bearings

NSK AND RHP BEARINGS DESIGNATION SYSTEMS

RHP Standard Bearings

RHP Precision Bearings

NSK Mounted Bearing Units & Inserts

RHP Self-Lube Bearing Units & Inserts

RHP Silver-Lube Bearing Units & Inserts

RHP Disc Harrow Bearings

Index of standard designations listed

Metric series Radial Ball Bearings

Inch series Radial Ball Bearings

Metric series Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Metric series Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Metric series Four Point Contact Ball Bearings

Metric series Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Metric series Tapered Roller Bearings

Inch series tapered roller bearings

Metric series Double Row Spherical Roller Bearings

Angular Contact Thrust Ball Bearings

Metric series Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Special Metric series Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Inch series Miniature Deep Groove Ball Bearings

For RHP ref.

For NSK ref.

Metric series Radial Ball Bearings

Inch series Radial Ball Bearings

Metric series Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Inch series Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Metric series Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Metric and Inch series Four Point Contact Ball Bearings

Metric and Inch series Single Direction Thrust Ball Bearings

Metric series Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Inch series Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Metric series Double Row Spherical Roller Bearings

Externally Aligning Ball and Roller Bearings

NSK STANDARD BEARINGS

Metric series radial ball bearings

Single row radial ball bearing

For bore code 04 upwards, the

CAGE TYPE CODE

Not usually included for pressed steel (J) type cage

See list of STANDARD VARIANT CODES on Appendix 2 Page 34

Radial clearance less than C2

NSK & RHP Designation Systems

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NSK & RHP Designation Systems