Certainly! Let’s create a PowerPoint presentation on bearing numbers and their types.
Here’s
a breakdown of the information we’ll cover:
Bearing Nomenclature and Numbering Systems
1. Understanding Bearing Numbers:
o Bearing numbers encode specific information about the bearing type, size, and
design.
o The format typically includes:
A series code indicating the bearing type (e.g., ball bearings, roller
bearings).
A size series code indicating the bearing’s dimensional characteristics.
Additional suffixes indicating specific design features (e.g., seals,
guards, internal clearance)1
2. Breaking Down the Bearing Number:
o The bearing number consists of three parts: prefix, base name, and suffix.
o The first few digits indicate the size of the bearing.
o The subsequent digits may denote the bearing type, material, or
manufacturer2
3. Types of Bearings:
o The first digit of a bearing signifies its type:
For example, in a bearing numbered “6208,” the first digit “6”
indicates a Single Row Deep Groove Ball Bearing.
In the case of inch bearings, the first digit is “R,” followed by the size
in 1/16th of an inch (e.g., “R6-2RS” for a 6/16th-inch bore size)3
4. Bearing Strength (Series Description):
o The second digit represents the bearing series, denoting its toughness or
strength.
o Series codes include:
0: Extra Light
1: Extra Light Thrust
2: Light
3: Medium
4: Heavy
8: Extra Thin Section
9: Very Thin Section 3
5. Bore Size of Bearings:
o The third and fourth digits indicate the bore size (inner diameter) of the
bearing.
o For example:
“625 2RS” has a bore size of 5mm.
“6207ZZ” has a bore size of 35mm3
6. Shield / Seal Configuration:
o The last digit(s) represent the shield or seal configuration:
Z: Single Side Metal Shield
ZZ: Both Sides Metal Shield
RS: Single Rubber Seal
2RS: Both Sides Rubber Seal
V: Single Non-Contact Seal 3
7. Putting It All Together:
o Let’s create slides explaining each of these points in detail, along with visual
examples.
Feel free to provide any additional details or preferences, and I’ll start working on the
presentation! 😊
