6032-2RS bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6032-2RS is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 160 x 240 x 38 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 160 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 240 mm |
| Width B | 38 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | 2RS |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 143 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 143 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 4.3 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +110 °C |
| Mass | 5300 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6032-2RS1 |
| 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 | 6.299 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 9.449 in |
| Width B | 1.496 in |
| ISO bore code | 32 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 420 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 8–65 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 28 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 150 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6032 | 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. Brand-specific OEM equivalents pending multi-source data. |
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 6032-2RS model number is decoded
In the 6000-series (ISO 15 diameter series 0) the last two digits encode the bore: 6032 carries bore code 32 = 160 mm. Outside diameter 240 mm and width 38 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -2RS denotes two contact-type elastomer seals over a lifetime grease fill; the sealing lips add drag compared with open or shielded versions. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 160 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- industrial fans and blowers
- hoists and winches
- heavy conveyors
- pulp and paper machinery
Known failure patterns
- seal-lip hardening and loss of pre-grease in sustained high-temperature service
- grease-life expiry in the sealed-for-life cavity (no relubrication path)
- raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount this 160 mm bore bearing by heating the inner ring (induction heater, max 120 °C) — never drive it home through the outer ring or balls, that brinells the raceways.
- The 60xx extra-light section at 160 mm bore uses a smaller 240 mm OD than a 6232; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
- Contact seals add drag and heat: 6032-2RS runs slower and cooler-limited than the open 6032; rubber lips are generally limited to roughly 80–110 °C continuous depending on grease, and C3 clearance is the common hot-duty choice.
- Never wash a sealed 6032-2RS in solvent or press it home via the outer ring; solvent destroys the grease thickener and mounting force through the seal deforms the lip.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 38 mm-wide ring seats square; provide an undercut or withdrawal groove instead of relying on an oversized radius.
- SKF catalogues the contact-sealed version as 6032-2RS1 (older printings may read -2RS1); it is shipped pre-greased and its 1600 r/min limiting speed is set by seal-lip drag and grease life versus the open bearing's 5600 r/min thermal reference speed. The single-seal catalogue number is 6032-RS1, used where one shaft side needs external relubrication.
- A one-seal execution 6032-RS1 exists for arrangements that lubricate through the open side; fitting 6032-2RS1 instead means lifetime grease and no external oil supply — mixing the two in the same shaft can starve the sealed position.
- The 143/143 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 6032-2RS bearing?
A 6032-2RS deep-groove ball bearing has a 160 mm bore, 240 mm outer diameter and 38 mm width (6.299 × 9.449 × 1.496 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two contact rubber seals and is normally pre-greased.
How does the 6032 bore code work?
The last two digits of 6032 are bore code 32, giving 32 × 5 = 160 mm bore. The 240 mm outside diameter and 38 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What does the 2RS suffix on 6032-2RS mean?
2RS means two contact elastomer seals, one each side, usually over a lifetime grease fill. Sealing against dust and moisture is better than ZZ shields, but the lip drag lowers the speed and temperature ceiling.
How does the 6000 compare with other series at the same 160 mm bore?
The second digit is the diameter series: 60 is the smallest standard section (240×38 mm, 40.0 mm radial section) at 160 mm bore — below 62/63/64 in load capacity, for light loads in compact spaces.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6032-2RS?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6032-2RS1 — two contact elastomer seals over a lifetime grease fill, 160×240×38 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 143 kN, C0 143 kN, Pu 4.3 kN, limiting speed 1600 r/min, mass 5300 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6032-2RS.
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.