16002-ZZ bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 16002-ZZ is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 15 x 32 x 8 mm (bore x OD x width) with ZZ sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 15 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 32 mm |
| Width B | 8 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | ZZ |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 5.85 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2.85 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.12 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 50000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 26000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 25 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 16002-2Z |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.
Dimensions in inches & 16000-series range
| Bore d | 0.591 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.26 in |
| Width B | 0.315 in |
| ISO bore code | 02 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 8.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 16000-series | 12 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 16000-series | 560 mm |
| Width range across 16000-series | 7–57 mm |
| Bore position in 16000-series (smallest first) | 2 of 40 |
| Bore above smallest 16000-series size | 3 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16002 | FAG | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | FAG counterpart FAG 16002 on the same 15×32×8 mm envelope with ratings within 10 % — interchange after checking seal, cage and precision details on both pages. |
| 16002-NTN | NTN | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | NTN counterpart 16002 on the same 15×32×8 mm envelope with ratings within 10 % — interchange after checking seal, cage and precision details on both pages. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the 16002-ZZ model number is decoded
In the 16000-series, bore code 02 follows the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table, so 16002 fits a 15 mm shaft. The envelope is 15×32×8 mm (0.591×1.26×0.315 in) with a 8.5 mm radial section height, C 5.85 kN, C0 2.85 kN and Pu 0.12 kN. SKF spells the double shield 16002-2Z (suffix 2Z); the shields are non-contact, retain grease and block coarse debris but are not liquid-tight. Limiting speed 26000 r/min, catalogue mass 25 g. A thin section saves space but leaves little margin for misalignment or shaft deflection.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- textile and packaging machinery
- slew and indexing drives
- industrial electric motors
- gearboxes and speed reducers
Known failure patterns
- fine-particle abrasion when non-contact shields let dust through in a dirty environment
- grease aging inside the shielded cavity with no relubrication path
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
- brinelling from static overload or hammer blows during mounting
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Deep-groove geometry tolerates only minutes of misalignment; if the 32 mm housing bore cannot be aligned, move to a self-aligning bearing rather than shimming 16002-ZZ.
- Deep-groove geometry tolerates only minutes of misalignment; if the 32 mm housing bore cannot be aligned, move to a self-aligning bearing rather than shimming 16002-ZZ.
- Shields on 16002-ZZ are non-contact: chips and coarse dust stay out, but water passes straight through — specify the sealed 16002-2RS for washdown duty.
- Do not pry the caps off 16002-ZZ to repack it; shield/seal damage leaves a gap that throws grease and admits dirt.
- Mount by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) — driving 16002-ZZ home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- The fatigue load limit is 0.12 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
- SKF date-codes its packaging, and greased sealed or shielded bearings carry a finite shelf life: rotate stock first-in-first-out and store boxes dry, cool and away from vibration.
- For positions that need relubrication, choose the open execution of 16002 and design the housing with a grease path; shielded and sealed versions are intended as fit-and-forget units.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 16002-ZZ?
The SKF 16002-2Z measures 15 mm bore × 32 mm OD × 8 mm width (0.591 × 1.26 × 0.315 in), mass about 25 g. It has two non-contact sheet-metal shields.
How does the bore code in 16002 work?
Codes 00–03 follow the exception table (10, 12, 15, 17 mm): 16002 fits a 15 mm shaft. Code × 5 starts at code 04.
How long can a greased 16002-ZZ be stored?
Sealed and shielded SKF units carry a finite grease shelf life: SKF recommends first-in-first-out stock rotation and dry, cool, vibration-free storage. Open units ship with rust preventive only and are greased at assembly.
What load can 16002-ZZ take?
Catalogue values for 16002-2Z: dynamic C 5.85 kN, static C0 2.85 kN, fatigue limit Pu 0.12 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 15 mm bore.
What is the speed rating of 16002-ZZ?
SKF lists a 50000 r/min thermal reference speed and a 26000 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 16002-2Z; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.