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Deep Groove Ball Bearings in Mumbai

The workhorse of electric motors. Fast, quiet, and handles radial plus moderate axial loads.

Deep groove ball bearings are the most common bearings in the world, and the bulk of what leaves our counter every day. The 60, 62 and 63 series cover most electric motors, pumps, gearboxes and fans. For a given bore, the 60 series is the lightest and the 63 series the heaviest.

The most widely used bearing type, and the bulk of what crosses our counter. Available open, with metal shields (ZZ) or rubber seals (2RS), and in normal or C3 clearance for motors.

Cutaway drawing of a sealed deep groove ball bearing showing balls, cage and seals
Image: Silberwolf, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Used in

  • Electric motors
  • Pumps
  • Gearboxes
  • Fans & blowers
  • Conveyors
  • Agricultural machinery

Popular part numbers

Common series

60 · 62 · 63 · 64 · 618 · 619 · 160

Common deep groove ball bearings sizes

BearingBore dOutside DWidth B
6201 12 mm 32 mm 10 mm
6202 15 mm 35 mm 11 mm
6203 17 mm 40 mm 12 mm
6204 20 mm 47 mm 14 mm
6205 25 mm 52 mm 15 mm
6206 30 mm 62 mm 16 mm
6304 20 mm 52 mm 15 mm
6305 25 mm 62 mm 17 mm

Every size in the 60, 62, 63, 68 and 69 series is in our bearing size chart.

Buying tips for deep groove ball bearings

  • Match the full number, including suffixes such as ZZ, 2RS and C3.
  • Most electric motors use C3 clearance. Replace like with like.
  • Many motor nameplates list the drive-end and non-drive-end bearing numbers.
  • Use a sealed (2RS) bearing in wet or dusty areas and a shielded (ZZ) one for high speed.

Brands

Deep Groove Ball Bearings from every major maker

Genuine stock from SKF, FAG, NTN, NSK, KOYO, INA and HCH, and other manufacturers on request.

Questions

Deep Groove Ball Bearings: frequently asked

What does 6204 2RS C3 mean?

A deep groove ball bearing (6), light series (2), 20 mm bore (04 × 5), with rubber seals on both sides (2RS) and greater-than-normal internal clearance (C3). It measures 20 × 47 × 14 mm.

Which bearing does my electric motor need?

Check the old bearings or the motor nameplate for the drive-end and non-drive-end numbers. Most motors use 62 or 63 series bearings with C3 clearance. Send us the numbers and we will quote both.

From the counter

Bearing know-how

Have a part number, or just a worn-out bearing?

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