214 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 214 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 70 x 125 x 24 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 70 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 125 mm |
| Width B | 24 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 66 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 65.5 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 2.75 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 9500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1150 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 214 |
| 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 | 2.756 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.921 in |
| Width B | 0.945 in |
| ISO bore code | 14 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 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) | 9 of 15 |
| Bore above smallest 200-series size | 40 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6214-RSR | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | NSK bearing NSK 6214VV on the same 70×125×24 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ (66/65.5 kN vs 68.5/44 kN) — envelope interchange only after a load check. |
| 6214-M | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 70×125×24 mm envelope as SKF 6214 M, but catalogue C/C0 differ (66/65.5 kN vs 60.5/45 kN) — envelope match only after a load check. |
| 214-ZZ | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 70×125×24 mm envelope and equivalent catalogue ratings; 214-2Z is the two non-contact shields execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only the seal/shield/cage execution differs. |
| 6214 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 6214 shares the 70×125×24 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (66/65.5 kN vs 63.7/45 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 6214-ZZ | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 6214-2Z shares the 70×125×24 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (66/65.5 kN vs 63.7/45 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 6214-2RS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 6214-2RS1 shares the 70×125×24 mm envelope but catalogue C/C0 differ (66/65.5 kN vs 63.7/45 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 214 model number is decoded
214 is a filling-slot (notched-ring) deep-groove bearing in the legacy 200-series: the last two digits encode the bore: 214 carries code 14 = 70 mm (code × 5). The rings carry loading slots that allow extra balls during assembly, which is what gives the 70×125×24 mm envelope its C 66 kN and C0 65.5 kN ratings (Pu 2.75 kN). The open 214 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. Limiting speed 5600 r/min, mass 1150 g. These bearings are built for high purely-radial loads at moderate speeds.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- farm machinery and harvesters
- construction equipment drives
- hoists and winch gear trains
- eccentric and vibratory conveyors
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
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft stands idle
- fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Shields on 214 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 5600 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 70×125 mm envelope, which is why 214 reaches C 66 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 214, never pass the full radial load across the slot zone during mounting or the ring lip can crack.
- Filling slots let more balls be packed into the 70×125 mm envelope, which is why 214 reaches C 66 kN — but the slots also mean the two rings separate when the balls align with them, so handle it as a loose-clearance design.
- Do not preload 214 to silence it: a deep-groove ball bearing is not angular-contact, and axial preload only raises temperature and shortens grease life.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 214?
Filling-slot bearing 214 measures 70×125×24 mm (2.756×4.921×0.945 in), about 1150 g.
What does the designation 214 mean?
It is the legacy 200/300 filling-slot numbering: series 200 and bore code 14 = 70 mm. Filling-slot bearings predate the 6xxx deep-groove spelling.
Can 214 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.