16002 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 16002 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 15 x 32 x 8 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAG |
| Bore diameter d | 15 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 32 mm |
| Width B | 8 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 5.59 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2.84 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 20000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 33500 rpm |
| Mass | 25 g |
| Manufacturer designation | FAG 16002 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 |
Source: catalog reference (HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)) · extracted 2026-09-25
Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)); FAG® is a trademark of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized FAG/Schaeffler distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at schaeffler.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 | 540 mm |
| Width range across 16000-series | 7–57 mm |
| Bore position in 16000-series (smallest first) | 2 of 38 |
| Bore above smallest 16000-series size | 3 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16002 | ISO-INTERCHANGE | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension interchange; ratings above are FAG HR 1 values and differ by brand — verify per supplier. |
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 model number is decoded
In the 16000-series (the narrow extra-light section of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 16002 carries bore code 02 = 15 mm. Codes 00–03 follow the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table rather than code × 5. Outside diameter 32 mm and width 8 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. With no seal suffix the bearing is open: no shields or seals are fitted and lubrication is supplied by the application. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 15 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a j5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. FAG catalogue order number: 16002.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- fractional-horsepower electric motors
- domestic appliances
- power tools
- small fans and blowers
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- brinelling from static overload or hammering during mounting
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft is stationary
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Bore codes 00–03 use the exception table: 16002 fits a 15 mm shaft — the code × 5 mnemonic does not apply below code 04 (it would imply 0 mm for code 00).
- The 160xx narrow section at 15 mm bore shares the 32 mm outside diameter of the 6002 but is only 8 mm wide; a 6002 in an 8 mm-wide seat is loose axially and the reverse swap will not fit — match width as well as bore and outside diameter.
- The open 16002 has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 15×32×8 mm raceway, so specify a sealed arrangement for dusty or washdown duty.
- Open bearings tolerate the highest speeds in the 16000-series but need a defined regreasing interval; run-to-failure lubrication is the dominant cause of early failure in open 16002 units.
- Assign fits by which ring rotates: an interference shaft fit for a rotating inner ring; if the outer ring rotates instead, reverse the logic — a loose rotating ring creeps and frets its seat.
- The open 16002 has no integral sealing; in the FAG catalogue the protected variants carry suffixes -2Z (shields), -2RSR (contact seals) and, on Generation-C sizes, -2HRS (high-precision contact seals). The -C suffix marks FAG's Generation-C internal design, not a seal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 16002 bearing?
A 16002 deep-groove ball bearing has a 15 mm bore, 32 mm outer diameter and 8 mm width (0.591 × 1.26 × 0.315 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.
Why does 16002 not follow the bore-code × 5 rule?
Codes 00–03 use the exception table (10, 12, 15 and 17 mm): 16002 with code 02 has a 15 mm bore. The code × 5 convention starts at code 04 (20 mm).
What does no suffix on 16002 mean?
A bare 16002 designation means open: no shields or seals, normal CN radial clearance and P0 normal tolerance unless further suffixes are ordered. The application must supply and retain the lubrication.
How does the 16000 compare with other series at the same 15 mm bore?
160 is the narrow extra-light section: 32×8 mm with an 8.5 mm radial section at 15 mm bore. It has the same bore and outside diameter as the 6002 but a narrower ring, so the two are not width-interchangeable; in the catalogues used on this site it appears in the FAG HR 1 range.
What is the FAG designation and catalogue data for 16002?
In the Schaeffler FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR 1, Jan 2020) this size is listed as 16002 — the open (unsealed) execution, 15×32×8 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 5.59 kN, C0 2.84 kN, mass 25 g. Limiting speed 33500 rpm, reference speed 20000 rpm. The industry-neutral page spelling 16002 follows the seal-suffix convention used across this site, not FAG order-number spelling.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020) on 2026-09-25. Read our editorial & correction policy.