6010-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 6010-RSR-NSK model number is decoded

6010-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 10 by five gives the 50 mm bore; the 80 mm outside diameter and 16 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 50 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a k5 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 6010VV), 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

• Temperature rise and interference fits consume internal clearance on this 50 mm bore: a CN bearing on a tight, hot shaft can lose all residual clearance — size 6010 with C3 for those conditions.
• Choosing the 60xx extra-light section saves radial space at 50 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 6210 before committing to the smaller envelope.
• The low-drag lip of 6010-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.
• The non-contact lip of 6010-RSR-NSK does not retain a lifetime grease fill the way a contact seal does; confirm the regreasing interval for the 50 mm bore position before relying on it as sealed-for-life.
• Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6010-RSR-NSK-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
• Assign fits by which ring rotates: an interference shaft fit for a rotating inner ring; if the outer ring rotates instead, reverse the logic — a loose rotating ring creeps and frets its seat.
• NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6010VV (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).
• The 50 mm bore puts 6010 in NSK's general-purpose industrial range; the standard pressed-steel cage and CN clearance cover most electric-motor and pump duty. NSK's VV non-contact seal is the high-speed choice here — DDU contact seal costs roughly 30–40% of the open-bearing speed ceiling.
• At 24 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 16.6 kN static (C0), 6010 is a medium-load NSK bearing suitable for most electric-motor and pump duty; the C0/C0r ratio matters for preloaded or thrust-loaded arrangements, so confirm the static safety factor with the NSK catalogue.
• At 261 g, 6010 requires a soft-jaw vise or arbor press for mounting — never hammer it onto the shaft, and support the opposite ring to avoid brinelling the raceways.
• The 50×80×16 mm envelope of 6010 gives a D/d ratio of 1.60 and 15.0 mm radial section height — this NSK thin section saves space but is sensitive to misalignment and shock; confirm the housing stays round within IT7 and the shaft does not deflect past the raceway contact angle under load.
• The 24/16.6 kN load ratings, mass 261 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6010VV on the 50×80×16 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6010 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.
• NSK's VV non-contact seal keeps frictional torque close to the open 6010; in motor duty where heat build-up matters, VV is the usual compromise between debris protection and speed capability.
• 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.