6000-RSR bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6000-RSR is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 10 x 26 x 8 mm (bore x OD x width) with RSR sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 10 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 26 mm |
| Width B | 8 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | RSR |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 4.75 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 1.96 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.083 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 67000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 34000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 19 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6000-2RSL |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-24
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 & 6000-series range
| Bore d | 0.394 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.024 in |
| Width B | 0.315 in |
| ISO bore code | 00 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 8 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 4 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 1150 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 4–155 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 7 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 6 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6000-2RS-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 10×26×8 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (RSR vs 2RS) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 6000-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 10×26×8 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (RSR vs OPEN) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 6000-ZZ-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 10×26×8 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (RSR vs ZZ) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 6000 | ISO 15 | verify Commonly quoted cross reference; confirm against the target catalog before ordering. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; seal suffix convention varies by brand (2RS / DDU / LLU / 2RSR) — verify seal design and temperature range before substituting. |
| 6000-2RS-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 10×26×8 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6000-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 10×26×8 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs OPEN) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6000-RSR-NSK | NSK | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
| 6000-ZZ-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 10×26×8 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| W6000-2RS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF stainless execution W 6000-2RS1 shares the 10×26×8 mm envelope but rates differently (4.75/1.96 kN vs 3.97/1.96 kN) — not a load-rating equivalent. |
| W6000-ZZ | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF stainless execution W 6000-2Z shares the 10×26×8 mm envelope but rates differently (4.75/1.96 kN vs 3.97/1.96 kN) — not a load-rating equivalent. |
| W6000 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF stainless execution W 6000 shares the 10×26×8 mm envelope but rates differently (4.75/1.96 kN vs 3.97/1.96 kN) — 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 6000-RSR model number is decoded
In the 6000-series (diameter series 0 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6000 carries bore code 00 = 10 mm. Codes 00–03 follow the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table rather than code × 5. Outside diameter 26 mm and width 8 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -RSR denotes two low-friction non-contact elastomer seals; they keep coarse debris out with minimal drag but are not liquid-tight. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 10 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a j5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. SKF's low-friction seal suffix is 2RSL/2RZ (this page's industry-neutral spelling is -RSR); catalogue number 6000-2RSL.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- domestic appliances
- power tools
- small fans and blowers
- garden equipment
Known failure patterns
- ingress of fine dust or moisture past the non-contact lip in dirty or wet duty (RSR is not liquid-tight)
- lip-lubricant starvation if the bearing runs dry for extended periods
- cage damage from operation beyond the limiting speed
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Bore codes 00–03 use the exception table: 6000 fits a 10 mm shaft — the code × 5 mnemonic does not apply below code 04 (it would imply 0 mm for code 00).
- Choosing the 60xx extra-light section saves radial space at 10 mm bore, but the trade-off is rating: if the drive sees shock or frequent start-stop cycles, re-check the L10 life against a 6200 before committing to the smaller envelope.
- RSR low-friction seals on 6000-RSR run faster than contact-seal 6000-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 6000-2RS instead.
- The low-drag lip of 6000-RSR barely touches the inner ring; after long shelf storage the grease can separate, so rotate the rings by hand and confirm smooth, silent running before fitting.
- Do not quieten a noisy bearing by preloading it: the 6000-series is a deep-groove design, not angular-contact; axial preload raises temperature and shortens grease life.
- Measure the shaft, do not trust the drawing: a 10 mm nominal journal worn by even 0.02 mm turns an interference seat into a creeping fit that frets the bore of 6000-RSR.
- SKF catalogues the low-friction seal as 6000-2RSL (suffix -2RSL or -2RZ): a non-contact elastomer lip that runs near the open 34000 r/min limiting speed, closer to the open bearing's 67000 r/min reference than the contact-seal version. It keeps coarse debris out without the drag of a contact seal, but is not liquid-tight — use 2RSH for wet or fine-dust positions.
- The 4.75/1.96 kN ratings here are SKF Explorer-class figures from catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018); SKF can revise internal geometry and ratings without changing the designation, so treat the catalogue version and date as part of the specification and re-verify for critical drives.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 6000-RSR bearing?
A 6000-RSR deep-groove ball bearing has a 10 mm bore, 26 mm outer diameter and 8 mm width (0.394 × 1.024 × 0.315 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two low-friction non-contact rubber seals.
Why does 6000 not follow the bore-code × 5 rule?
Codes 00–03 use the exception table (10, 12, 15 and 17 mm): 6000 with code 00 has a 10 mm bore. The code × 5 convention starts at code 04 (20 mm).
What does the RSR suffix on 6000-RSR mean?
RSR means two low-friction non-contact rubber seals. They keep coarse debris out with minimal drag (speed close to the open bearing) but are not liquid-tight; use -2RS contact seals for wet or fine-dust environments.
How does the 6000 compare with other series at the same 10 mm bore?
The second digit is the diameter series: 60 is the smallest standard section (26×8 mm, 8.0 mm radial section) at 10 mm bore — below 62/63/64 in load capacity, for light loads in compact spaces.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6000-RSR?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6000-2RSL — two low-friction non-contact elastomer seals, 10×26×8 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 4.75 kN, C0 1.96 kN, Pu 0.083 kN, limiting speed 34000 r/min, mass 19 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6000-RSR.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.