6012-RSR-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)) · extracted 2026-09-25

Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)); NTN® is a trademark of NTN Corporation, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized NTN distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at ntnglobal.com.

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 6012-RSR-NTN model number is decoded

6012-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 12 by five gives the 60 mm bore; the 95 mm outside diameter and 18 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 60 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. NTN's non-contact seal suffix is LLB/LLF (catalogue number 6012LLB), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability matches the open bearing but it is not liquid-tight.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• Temperature rise and interference fits consume internal clearance on this 60 mm bore: a CN bearing on a tight, hot shaft can lose all residual clearance — size 6012 with C3 for those conditions.
• Choosing the 60xx extra-light section saves radial space at 60 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 6212 before committing to the smaller envelope.
• The low-drag lip of 6012-RSR-NTN 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 6012-RSR-NTN does not retain a lifetime grease fill the way a contact seal does; confirm the regreasing interval for the 60 mm bore position before relying on it as sealed-for-life.
• 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.
• Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 18 mm-wide ring seats square; provide an undercut or withdrawal groove instead of relying on an oversized radius.
• NTN catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6012LLB (suffix LLB), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling. NTN rates its speed capability the same as the open bearing, but it is not liquid-tight — for wet or fine-dust duty step up to the LLU contact seal (industry-neutral -2RS).
• At 60 mm bore 6012 is in NTN's upper general-purpose range; the pressed-steel cage is standard but mid-section 63xx sizes at this bore can be ordered with a machined brass cage (suffix M) for heavy-shock or very-low-speed duty — confirm cage material with the NTN channel if the application sees impact loads.
• At 7000 r/min the grease limiting speed for 6012 covers medium-duty industrial drives; the open or shielded execution can run continuously at this speed with standard lithium-soap grease.
• At 32.5 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 23.2 kN static (C0), 1.73 kN fatigue load limit Cu, 6012 is a medium-load 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 NTN catalogue.
• At 414 g, 6012 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 60×95×18 mm envelope of 6012 gives a D/d ratio of 1.58 and 17.5 mm radial section height — this 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 32.5/23.2 kN load ratings, 1.73 kN fatigue load limit Cu NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 7000 r/min for this designation; oil-mist or jet lubrication raises the ceiling but requires a sealed-housing review. and 414 g mass here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E figures for 6012LLB on the 60×95×18 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6012 in a rated drive.
• Factory-fill grease in NTN sealed units is a general-duty lithium-soap grease; food-grade, low-temperature and high-temperature fills are request options at order time, because LLU/LLB units are not meant to be opened and re-greased in the field.
• NTN's pressed-steel cage (no cage suffix) is the quiet standard for this size; for sustained running close to the limiting speed or for heavy shock duty, ask the NTN channel whether a machined-cage execution of 6012 is listed.