4209-ATN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 4209-ATN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 85 x 23 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 85 mm d = 45 B = 23 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 45 mm, outer diameter D 85 mm, width B 23 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 45 mm
Outer diameter D 85 mm
Width B 23 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 39 kN
Basic static load rating C0 36 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 1.53 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 12000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 6700 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 540 g
Manufacturer designation 4209 ATN9
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 & 4200-series range

Bore d 1.772 in
Outer diameter D 3.346 in
Width B 0.906 in
ISO bore code 09
Radial section height (D−d)/2 20 mm
Smallest bore in 4200-series 10 mm
Largest outer diameter in 4200-series 160 mm
Width range across 4200-series 14–40 mm
Bore position in 4200-series (smallest first) 10 of 19
Bore above smallest 4200-series size 35 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
62209-2RS SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×23 mm envelope as SKF 62209-2RS1, but catalogue C/C0 differ (39/36 kN vs 33.2/21.6 kN) — envelope match only after a load check.

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 4209-ATN9 model number is decoded

4209 ATN9 is a double-row deep-groove ball bearing in the 4200-series: the last two digits encode the bore: 4209 carries code 09 = 45 mm (code × 5). Two complete ball sets share the 45×85×23 mm (1.772×3.346×0.906 in) envelope, giving C 39 kN, C0 36 kN and Pu 1.53 kN, with reversing axial capacity a single-row bearing cannot match. ATN9 is the glass-fibre PA66 cage. Limiting speed 6700 r/min, mass 540 g. The arrangement is open and requires external sealing.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • agricultural gearboxes
  • belt take-up and tensioner units
  • machine tool feed drives
  • lifting and hoisting gear

Known failure patterns

  • uneven load sharing between the two raceways when one ring is tilted
  • polyamide cage embrittlement after sustained high-temperature service
  • raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
  • electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without shaft grounding

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Two deep-groove raceways in 4209-ATN9 share the load but need parallel seats; tilting the 23 mm-wide assembly loads one row heavily and can spall it early.
  • The wide 45×85×23 mm envelope is not interchangeable with a single-row 6209 — the housing and shaft shoulders differ, so design the seat for the double-row width from the start.
  • Double-row 4209 is open and needs application sealing and lubrication; in dusty drives add external seals rather than expecting the bearing itself to stay clean.
  • C 39 kN in a 23 mm width is the strength of the double-row design; use it for combined or reversing axial loads rather than pure radial duty where a slimmer single-row bearing would run cooler.
  • The wide 45×85×23 mm envelope is not interchangeable with a single-row 6209 — the housing and shaft shoulders differ, so design the seat for the double-row width from the start.
  • Do not preload 4209-ATN9 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 4209-ATN9?

Double-row 4209 ATN9 measures 45×85×23 mm (1.772×3.346×0.906 in), about 540 g.

What does ATN9 mean on 4209 ATN9?

A = double-row deep-groove arrangement, TN9 is a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage; it limits continuous temperature to roughly 100–120 °C.

Is 4209-ATN9 interchangeable with a 62-series single-row bearing?

No: although bore matches, OD and width differ and the seat shoulders must suit the wide double-row ring; 45×85×23 mm is its own envelope.

Does 4209-ATN9 run as fast as a single-row bearing?

Somewhat slower: SKF rates it to 6700 r/min; the two cages and wider grease volume generate more drag than a single-row 6209.

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.