6002-RSR-NSK bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C) · extracted 2026-09-24

Cross references & equivalents

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 6002-RSR-NSK model number is decoded

6002-RSR uses two non-contact elastomer lips with very low drag; coarse debris stays out, but the bearing is not liquid-tight. Within the extra-light 60xx section (diameter series 0 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 15 by five gives the 15 mm bore; the 32 mm outside diameter and 9 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 15 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a j5 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. NSK's non-contact seal suffix is VV (catalogue number 6002VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability is close to the open bearing but VV is not liquid-tight.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• Interference on a 15 mm shaft plus running heat consumes radial clearance: where the shaft runs hot or the fit is tight, order 6002 with C3 clearance and re-check the residual value after mounting.
• The 60xx extra-light section at 15 mm bore uses a smaller 32 mm OD than a 6215; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
• RSR low-friction seals on 6002-RSR-NSK run faster than contact-seal 6002-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 6002-2RS instead.
• The low-drag lip of 6002-RSR-NSK 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.
• Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6002-RSR-NSK-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
• Grease compatibility is not guaranteed between fills: mixing lithium and polyurea thickeners in a 6000-series position can soften the mixture and leak — clean out the old fill before switching grease types.
• NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6002VV (suffix VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling. NSK rates its speed capability close to the open bearing, but VV is not liquid-tight — for wet or fine-dust duty step up to the DDU contact seal (industry-neutral -2RS).
• At 15 mm bore the 6002 sits in NSK's small-bore range; NSK ships these sizes with a pressed-steel cage and P0 tolerance as standard, and NSK's EA (extra-precision) or P5 class is a special-order upgrade for spindle duty — do not assume catalogue P0 figures hold for instrument use without an NSK engineering check.
• NSK rates 6002 at 6.15 kN dynamic (C) and 2.84 kN static (C0); this light-to-medium rating suits fractional-horsepower drives and instruments — for conveying or gearbox duty with shock loads, verify the equivalent dynamic load stays well below C.
• At only 31 g, 6002 is a lightweight NSK bearing that can be handled by hand; still, press it onto the shaft with a sleeve against the inner ring — never through the balls or outer ring.
• The 15×32×9 mm envelope of 6002 gives a D/d ratio of 2.13 and 8.5 mm radial section height — a heavy NSK section built for high-load, lower-speed duty; specifying it in a high-rpm motor generates excess heat and shortens grease life, so prefer a 62/63-series there.
• The 6.15/2.84 kN load ratings, mass 31 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6002VV on the 15×32×9 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6002 in a rated drive. NSK does not tabulate reference or limiting speeds in the E1103 Part C dimension tables used for this page — consult NSK's separate speed-rating tables before high-speed service.
• Keep NSK bearings in the original packaging until fitting: the wrapper carries the production lot, and the unopened shelf life of greased sealed units is typically quoted at three to five years in dry, vibration-free storage.
• NSK does not recommend washing new shielded or sealed bearings; the rust-preventive film on open units is compatible with standard lithium greases and needs no removal unless the application demands a special fill.