Deep Groove Ball Bearing
Deep Groove Ball Bearing
Deep Groove Ball Bearing
The Timken team applies their know-how to improve the reliability and performance of machinery in diverse markets worldwide. Price: USD $75
The company designs, makes and markets high-performance mechanical components, including bearings, belts, brakes,
clutches, chain, couplings, gears and related mechanical power transmission products and services.
www.timken.com
ABOUT THE TIMKEN COMPANY DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARING
As a global leader in bearings and power transmission systems, CATALOG INDEX
Timken focuses on precise solution design, materials and
craftsmanship to deliver reliable and efficient performance INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
that improves productivity and uptime. Timken offers a full HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
range of bearings, belts, chains, couplings, gears and lubricants, SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
along with rebuild and repair services. WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Timken (NYSE; TKR; www.timken.com) applies its proven
expertise in metallurgy, tribology and mechanical power ENGINEERING
transmission to create innovative approaches to customers’
Size Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
complex needs. Global availability of products and engineering
talent, combined with exceptional service delivery across Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
markets, makes Timken a preferred choice worldwide. Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• High vibrations
The shelf life is a portion of the anticipated aggregate design • The relative humidity should be maintained below
life. It is impossible to accurately predict design life due to 60 percent and the surfaces should be dry.
variations in lubricant bleed rates, oil migration, operating • The storage area should be kept free from airborne
conditions, installation conditions, temperature, humidity and contaminants such as, but not limited to, dust, dirt, harmful
extended storage. vapors, etc.
TIMKEN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHELF LIFE • The storage area should be isolated from undue vibration.
OF ANY BEARING/COMPONENT LUBRICATED BY • Extreme conditions of any kind should be avoided.
ANOTHER PARTY.
Due to the fact that Timken is not familiar with your particular
storage conditions, we strongly suggest following these
European REACH compliance
guidelines. However, you may be required by circumstances
Timken lubricants, greases and similar products sold in or applicable government requirements to adhere to stricter
standalone containers or delivery systems are subject to the storage requirements.
European REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization
Most bearing components typically ship protected with a
and Restriction of CHemicals) directive. For import into the
corrosion-preventive compound that is not a lubricant. These
European Union, Timken can sell and provide only those
components may be used in oil-lubricated applications without
lubricants and greases that are registered with ECHA
removal of the corrosion-preventive compound. When using
(European CHemical Agency). For further information,
some specialized grease lubrications, we advise you to remove
please contact your Timken engineer.
the corrosion-preventive compound before packing the bearing
components with suitable grease.
STORAGE Be careful in selecting lubrication, however, since different
Timken suggests the following storage guidelines for our lubricants are often incompatible.
finished products (bearings, components and assemblies,
When you receive a bearing shipment, do not remove products
referred to as “products”):
from their packaging until they are ready for mounting so they
• Unless directed otherwise by Timken, products should be do not become corroded or contaminated.
kept in their original packaging until they are ready to be
Store bearings and bearing housings in an appropriate
placed into service.
atmosphere so they remain protected for the intended period.
• Do not remove or alter any labels or stencil markings on
the packaging.
WARNING DISCLAIMER
Failure to observe the following warnings This catalog is provided solely to give you analysis tools and
could create a risk of death or serious injury. data to assist you in your product selection. Product performance
is affected by many factors beyond the control of Timken.
Therefore, the suitability and feasibility of all product selection
Proper maintenance and handling practices are must be validated by you.
critical. Always follow installation instructions and Timken products are sold subject to Timken’s terms
maintain proper lubrication. and conditions of sale, including its limited
warranty and remedy, which may be found at
Tensile stresses can be very high in tightly fitted http://www.timken.com/termsandconditionsofsale.
bearing components. Attempting to remove such Please consult with your Timken sales engineer for more
components by cutting the cone (inner race) may information and assistance.
result in a sudden shattering of the component, Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
causing fragments of metal to be forcefully expelled. of the information in this writing, but no liability is accepted
for errors, omissions or for any other reason.
Always use properly guarded presses or bearing
pullers to remove bearings from shafts, and always
use suitable personal protective equipment,
including safety glasses. COMPLIANCE
To view the complete engineering catalog, please visit
www.timken.com. To order the catalog, please contact your
Timken sales engineer and request a copy of the Timken
CAUTION Engineering Manual (order number 10424).
Failure to follow these cautions may European REACH compliance Timken-branded lubricants,
result in property damage. greases and similar products sold in stand-alone containers
or delivery systems are subject to the European REACH
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of
The products cataloged are application-specific. CHemicals) directive. For import into the European Union, Timken
Any use in applications other than those intended can sell and provide only those lubricants and greases that are
registered with ECHA (European CHemical Agency). For further
could lead to equipment failure or to reduced information, please contact your Timken sales engineer.
equipment life.
The Timken Company products shown in this catalog may be
directly or indirectly subject to a number of regulatory standards
Use of improper bearing fits may cause damage
and directives originating from authorities in the USA, European
to equipment. Union and around the world including: REACH (EC 1907/2006,
RoHS (2011/65/EU), ATEX (94/9/EC), ‘CE’ MARKING (93/68/EEC),
Do not use damaged bearings. The use of a CONFLICT MINERALS (Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall
damaged bearing can result in equipment damage. Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act).
For any questions or concerns regarding the compliancy or
applicability of Timken products to these or other unspecified
standards, please contact your Timken sales engineer or
customer services representative.
Updates are made periodically to this catalog.
Visit www.timken.com for the most recent version of the
Timken® Deep Groove Ball Bearing Catalog.
ENGINEERING
Size Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bearing Shields And Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bearing Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bearing Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Radial Internal Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bearing Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fitting Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
There are several series of deep groove ball bearings that have Fig. 1. Deep groove ball bearing configurations.
been standardized by bearing manufacturers. The boundary
dimensions for standard metric bearings are contained in the
general plans as specified in ISO (International Organization
for Standardization) standard 15:2011 for radial rolling bearings.
The Timken offering includes standard, thin-section, narrow, wide,
miniature and extra-small constructions. The offering includes:
• With shields
CAGES
Cages (also referred to as retainers) make a vital contribution to overall bearing
performance. They maintain uniform ball spacing in the bearing as the balls pass into
and out of the load zone.
Cages can impact several bearing operational characteristics such as:
• Torque characteristics
• Temperature limits
• Lubricant flow
There are a number of different cage types that are commonly used in deep groove
ball bearings, the most popular being the riveted steel cage. Table 1 describes the most
common cage types.
Design
Designed to reduce
Tough and flexible
frictional torque; high Best performance in Superior strength enables
especially in situations
rigidity and strength, low-speed applications this cage to be used in
Advantages of misalignment; resistant
making it the cage where low torque heavily loaded and high-
to most solvents, oils
of choice for most is preferred. speed applications.
and greases.
applications.
Construction
Material Low-carbon pressed steel Nitrile Buna Rubber with steel case Nitrile Buna Rubber with steel case
BEARING LUBRICATION
Bearings must be lubricated to minimize friction between balls 177° C. Mobil Polyrex EM provides protection against rust
and raceways, as well as between balls and cages. Lubricants and corrosion, and additional protection under mild salt-water
also help to protect the bearings from corrosion and, in some wash conditions. This grease also is widely preferred in electric
cases, to dissipate heat. motor applications.
Timken open ball bearings, as well as single-sealed/shielded The standard factory grease fill is 30 to 50 percent for most Timken
bearings, are supplied with rust preventive (RP) covering all double-sealed/shielded ball bearings. This accommodates most
bearing surfaces. For such bearings, the end user selects and applications. The type and amount of grease needed varies
applies the desired lubrication type and quantity as required by depending on operating conditions and bearing series. Most
the application. bearings can be filled with customer-specified greases upon
request to meet specific application needs. Aside from Mobil
Timken double-sealed and double-shielded deep groove ball
Polyrex EM grease, Timken also offers a range of other proven
bearings are factory pre-lubricated with water-resistant grease
and popular greases suitable for a wide range of applications.
chosen for chemical and mechanical stability. The standard
grease preferred by Timken for deep groove ball bearings Table 3 is an overview of the common characteristics for the
is Mobil Polyrex EM. This is a mineral-oil based, advanced grease used in this product.
polyurea-thickened grease that maintains proper lubrication
for a wide range of operating temperatures from -29° C to
TABLE 3. LUBRICATION
Product Name Brand Name Min. Temp Max. Temp Base Oil Type Thickener Color Characteristics and Application
NOTE: For other grease options consult your Timken sales engineer.
the ball diameter. Table 5 below provides the selection of bearing internal
clearances for standard deep groove ball bearings.
Internal clearance reduces due to press fitting the bearing rings
on the shaft or in the housing. This reduced internal clearance
TABLE 5. RIC – STANDARD DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS
in the bearings at mounted condition is called mounted radial
internal clearance. Bore Radial Internal Clearance
Diameter
(d) C2 CN or C0 C3 C4 C5
RIC OF MINIATURE AND EXTRA-SMALL Over Incl. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS mm μm μm μm μm μm
The RIC symbols for miniature and extra-small deep groove ball
2.5 6 0 7 2 13 8 23 - - - -
bearings are as follows:
6 10 0 7 2 13 8 23 14 29 20 37
• MC1 – Extra tight
10 18 0 9 3 18 11 25 18 33 25 45
• MC2 – Tight 18 24 0 10 5 20 13 28 20 36 28 48
• MC4 – Loose 30 40 1 11 6 20 15 33 28 46 40 64
50 65 1 15 8 28 23 43 38 61 55 90
• MC6 – Extra-extra loose
65 80 1 15 10 30 25 51 46 71 65 105
Table 4 provides the selection of RIC for miniature and extra-small
80 100 1 18 12 36 30 58 53 84 75 120
deep groove ball bearings.
100 120 2 20 15 41 36 66 61 97 90 140
TABLE 4. RIC – MINIATURE AND EXTRA-SMALL 120 140 2 23 18 48 41 81 71 114 105 160
DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARINGS
140 160 2 23 18 53 46 91 81 130 120 180
Radial Internal Clearance
160 180 2 25 20 61 53 102 91 147 135 200
MC1 MC2 MC3 MC4 MC5 MC6 180 200 2 30 25 71 63 117 107 163 150 230
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. 200 225 2 35 25 85 75 140 125 195 175 265
BEARING TOLERANCES
Ball bearings are manufactured to a number of specifications, The term “deviation” is defined as the difference between a single
with each having classes that define tolerances on dimensions ring dimension and the nominal dimension. For metric tolerances,
such as bore, outer diameter, width and runout. the normal dimension is at a +0 mm tolerance. The deviation is
the tolerance range for the listed parameter. Variation is defined
Standard Timken deep groove ball bearings maintain normal
as the difference between the largest and smallest measurement
tolerances (P0) according to the current ISO 492 standard.
of a given parameter for an individual ring.
For applications where running tolerance is critical, P6 or P5
tolerances are recommended. Tables 6 and 7 provide tolerances for deep groove ball bearing
inner and outer rings respectively.
FITTING PRACTICE
As a general guideline, bearing rings mounted on a rotating r6 r7
member should have an interference fit. Loose fits may permit the Tight Fit Range p6
ring to creep or turn, and wear the mating surface and backing n6
Shaft
shoulder. This wear can result in excessive bearing looseness O.D. m5 m6
and damage the bearing, shaft or housing. Tolerance
k5 k6 Nominal Bearing Bore
Range
j5 j6
The choice of fitting practices will mainly depend upon the h6 h5 Bore Tolerance
following parameters:
g6
• Precision class of the bearing. Loose Fit Range
k5 k6 m5 m6 n6 p6 r6 r7
Bearing O.D. F7 G7 H6 H7 H8 J6 J7
13L 5L 0L 0L 0L 4T 7T
6 10 0 -8 28 13 20 5 9 0 15 0 22 0 5 -4 8 -7
32L 28L 17L 23L 30L 13L 16L
16L 6L 0L 0L 0L 5T 8T
10 18 0 -8 34 16 24 6 11 0 18 0 27 0 6 -5 10 -8
42L 32L 19L 26L 35L 14L 18L
20L 7L 0L 0L 0L 5T 10 9T
18 30 0 -9 41 20 28 7 13 0 21 0 33 0 8 -5 12 -9
50L 37L 22L 30L 42L 17L 21L
25L 9L 0L 0L 0L 6T 11T
30 50 0 -11 50 25 34 9 16 0 25 0 39 0 10 -6 14 -11
61L 45L 27L 36L 50L 21L 25L
JS6 K6 K7 M6 M7 N6 N7 P6 P7
NOMENCLATURE
61700 61800 61900 16000 6000 63000 6200 62200 6300 62300 6400
Fig. 5. Timken miniature and extra-small deep groove ball bearing series.
B
Rs min
STANDARD f max
6000 SERIES
D2 max
Rs min
D d
SNAP RING OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT NON-
NR SEALS CONTACT
Two = ZZ SEALS
Two = 2RS Two = 2RZ
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals. Continued on next page.
STANDARD B
Rs min f max
6000 SERIES
– continued D2 max
Rs min
D d
SNAP RING OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT NON-
NR SEALS CONTACT
Two = ZZ SEALS
Two = 2RS Two = 2RZ
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals. Continued on next page.
B
Rs min f max
D2 max
Rs min
D d
SNAP RING OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT NON-
NR SEALS CONTACT
Two = ZZ SEALS
Two = 2RS Two = 2RZ
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals. Continued on next page.
STANDARD B
Rs min f max
6000 SERIES
– continued D2 max
Rs min
D d
SNAP RING OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT NON-
NR SEALS CONTACT
Two = ZZ SEALS
Two = 2RS Two = 2RZ
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals.
THIN-SECTION B
Rs min
61000 SERIES
Rs min
D d
OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT NON-
Two = ZZ SEALS CONTACT
Two = 2RS SEALS
Two = 2RZ
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals.
NARROW B
Rs min
16000 SERIES
Rs min
D d
OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT
Two = ZZ SEALS
Two = 2RS
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals.
WIDE B
Rs min
62000-63000
SERIES
Rs min
D d
OPEN CONTACT
SEALS
> Two = 2RS
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals.
B
Rs min
MINIATURE AND
EXTRA-SMALL
600 SERIES Rs min
D d
OPEN SHIELDS CONTACT NON-
Two = ZZ SEALS CONTACT
Two = 2RS SEALS
Two = 2RZ
Speed ratings are for open bearings. Use 50 to 60 percent of the published speed ratings for bearings with contact seals.
The Timken team applies their know-how to improve the reliability and performance of machinery in diverse markets worldwide. Price: USD $75
The company designs, makes and markets high-performance mechanical components, including bearings, belts, brakes,
clutches, chain, couplings, gears and related mechanical power transmission products and services.
www.timken.com