6017 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6017 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 130 x 22 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 22 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 52 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 43 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 1.76 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 11000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 900 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6017 |
| 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 | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 0.866 in |
| ISO bore code | 17 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 22.5 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) | 24 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 81 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6017 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; standard interchange — confirm clearance class and precision with the supplier. |
| 6017-2RS-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 85×130×22 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6017-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. |
| 6017-RSR | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 85×130×22 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs RSR) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6017-ZZ-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 85×130×22 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
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 6017 model number is decoded
6017 is supplied open, without shields or seals, so the arrangement around it must supply and retain the lubricant. Within the extra-light 60xx section (diameter series 0 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 17 by five gives the 85 mm bore; the 130 mm outside diameter and 22 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 85 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. In the SKF catalogue this open execution carries the bare designation; protected variants are ordered separately as -2Z and -2RSH.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- medium and heavy industrial drives
- large gearboxes
- industrial fans and blowers
- hoists and winches
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- brinelling from static overload or hammering during mounting
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft is stationary
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Large bores like the 85 mm of 6017 demand clean, burr-free seats; one raised burr under a ring this size cocks the bearing and concentrates load at the raceway edge, cutting life drastically.
- The 60xx extra-light section at 85 mm bore uses a smaller 130 mm OD than a 6217; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
- The open 6017 has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 85×130×22 mm raceway, so specify a sealed arrangement for dusty or washdown duty.
- Storage matters for open bearings: 6017 leaves the factory with rust preventive only, so clean it and apply the service grease at assembly even if the rings look oily from the wrapper.
- The housing bore for the 130 mm OD should be round within IT7; an oval bore pinches the outer ring of 6017 and shows up later as two-point loaded raceway wear.
- Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6017-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
- The open 6017 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6017-2Z (shields) and 6017-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6017.
- The 52/43 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 6017 bearing?
A 6017 deep-groove ball bearing has a 85 mm bore, 130 mm outer diameter and 22 mm width (3.346 × 5.118 × 0.866 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.
Are 6017 bearings from different brands interchangeable?
For boundary dimensions, yes: every brand's 6017 uses the same ISO 15 envelope (85×130×22 mm). Load ratings, limiting speeds, clearance, precision class and sealing design can differ, so verify those in the supplier catalogue when substituting.
What internal clearance does 6017 have?
Unless a clearance suffix says otherwise, 6017 is manufactured to normal (CN) radial internal clearance. Tight fits and hot shafts consume clearance in service — for those conditions order the C3 execution of 6017 and verify the residual clearance after mounting.
How should 6017 be mounted?
Apply the mounting force to the ring being fitted: on a 85 mm shaft seat the press load must pass through the inner-ring face only. Induction heating of the inner ring (max 120 °C) is the clean method at this size. Never strike the outer ring, the cage or the seals.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6017?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6017 — the open (unsealed) execution, 85×130×22 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 52 kN, C0 43 kN, Pu 1.76 kN, limiting speed 6700 r/min, mass 900 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6017.
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.