Bearing Numbers Explained $ 6001 2RS 1 2 $ (1) Prefix : (2) Basic Number: (3) Suffix Prefix Ik [Cage with roller elements L [Removable bearing ring IR Ring with roller set IS Roll body of stainless steel Ww [Stainless steel deep groove ball bearing *Note: Each bearing company may create their own prefixes. e.g. E SKF Energy Efficient bearings Suffix Bearing with rubber seal on both sides. RS provides a better seal but more rolling friction than 22. IRS |Bearing with rubber seal on one side, one side open. j2zZ/22 |Bearing with a metal seal on both sides. \Bearing with a metal seal on one side, one side open. [Reinforced Design j2RS IZ IE lP2 [Highest precision IK Bearing with taper bore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. 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. Tapered Roller Bearing Designed to take large axial loads as well as radial loads. 2) Barrel and Spherical Roller Bearings OoDeep Groove Double-Row Ball Bearing Designed for heavy radial loads. Axial Deep Groove Ball Bearing Intended for exclusively axial loads. Deep Groove Ball Bearing (Single row) Typical ball bearing. Handles light axial loads as well as radial loads. Single-Row Angular Contact Bearing Specific geometry of angular contact bearing raceways and shoulders creates ball contact angles that support higher axial loads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 rigi and can support axial forces in one direction.6(0)01 This second number relates the bearing series, which reflects the robustness of the bearing. As you go up the scale below fram 9 to 4 the inner and outer race thickness will usually increase along with the ball size, this will be to help cope with extra load. 9 Very thin section 0 Extra light 1 Extra light thrust 2 Light 3 Medium 4 Heavy 60(01) The 3rd and 4th digits of the bearing number relate to the bore size of the bearing, numbers O00 to 03 have a designated bore size depending on the number. 00 10mm 01 12mm 02 15mm 03 17mm While numbers over 03 simply have a bore size which is 5 times that of the 3rd and 4th digit.