212-ZZ bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 212-ZZ is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 110 x 22 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 | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 22 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | ZZ |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 56.1 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 50 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 2.12 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 11000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 850 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 212-2Z |
| 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 & 200-series range
| Bore d | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 0.866 in |
| ISO bore code | 12 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in 200-series | 30 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 200-series | 180 mm |
| Width range across 200-series | 16–34 mm |
| Bore position in 200-series (smallest first) | 7 of 15 |
| Bore above smallest 200-series size | 30 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6212-RSR | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | NSK bearing NSK 6212VV on the same 60×110×22 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ (56.1/50 kN vs 57.5/36 kN) — envelope interchange only after a load check. |
| 6212-M | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×110×22 mm envelope as SKF 6212 M, but catalogue C/C0 differ (56.1/50 kN vs 55.3/36 kN) — envelope match only after a load check. |
| 212 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 60×110×22 mm envelope and equivalent catalogue ratings; 212 is the open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only the seal/shield/cage execution differs. |
| 6212 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 6212 shares the 60×110×22 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (56.1/50 kN vs 55.3/36 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 6212-ZZ | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 6212-2Z shares the 60×110×22 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (56.1/50 kN vs 55.3/36 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 6212-2RS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 6212-2RSH shares the 60×110×22 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (56.1/50 kN vs 55.3/36 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
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 212-ZZ model number is decoded
212-2Z is a filling-slot (notched-ring) deep-groove bearing in the legacy 200-series: the last two digits encode the bore: 212 carries code 12 = 60 mm (code × 5). The rings carry loading slots that allow extra balls during assembly, which is what gives the 60×110×22 mm envelope its C 56.1 kN and C0 50 kN ratings (Pu 2.12 kN). SKF spells the double shield 212-2Z (suffix 2Z); the shields are non-contact, retain grease and block coarse debris but are not liquid-tight. Limiting speed 5400 r/min, mass 850 g. These bearings are built for high purely-radial loads at moderate speeds.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- construction equipment drives
- hoists and winch gear trains
- eccentric and vibratory conveyors
- legacy machinery repairs
Known failure patterns
- spalling of the filling-slot edge when balls are hammered through the slot under heavy thrust loading
- dirt entering through the open slot area when external sealing is neglected
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Filling-slot bearings take heavy purely-radial load at moderate speed but little thrust; the 56.1/50 kN ratings assume radial loading — use deep-groove 6xxx where axial load matters.
- Shields on 212-ZZ retain grease but do not seal against water; for wet farm duty add external lip seals rather than trusting the shield.
- Limiting speed is just 5400 r/min: filling-slot cages and the slot geometry run cooler below that — overspeed drives cage wear and smearing.
- Filling slots let more balls be packed into the 60×110 mm envelope, which is why 212-ZZ reaches C 56.1 kN — but the slots also mean the two rings separate when the balls align with them, so handle it as a loose-clearance design.
- The slots sit at one angular position: on 212-ZZ, never pass the full radial load across the slot zone during mounting or the ring lip can crack.
- Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a conventional shaft-mounted 60 mm position the inner ring rotates, so use a k5/m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing — reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 212-ZZ?
Filling-slot bearing 212-2Z measures 60×110×22 mm (2.362×4.331×0.866 in), about 850 g.
What does the designation 212 mean?
It is the legacy 200/300 filling-slot numbering: series 200 and bore code 12 = 60 mm. Filling-slot bearings predate the 6xxx deep-groove spelling.
Can 212-ZZ take axial load?
Very little: the filling slots interrupt the raceway shoulders, so thrust towards the open slot side can unload or jam the balls. Use a standard deep-groove 6xxx bearing for combined loads.
Why use an old 200-series bearing instead of a 62xx?
For slow, heavy, purely-radial duty the extra balls give more capacity in the same bore, and the separable rings simplify assembly in blind housings; at high speed modern designs run better.
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.