61830-RSR bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 61830-RSR is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 190 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width) with RSR sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NSK |
| Bore diameter d | 150 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 190 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | RSR |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 52.5 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 58.5 kN |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 1150 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NSK 6830VV |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: catalog reference (NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C) · extracted 2026-09-24
Dimensions in inches & 61800-series range
| Bore d | 5.906 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.48 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | 30 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 mm |
| Smallest bore in 61800-series | 1 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 61800-series | 1820 mm |
| Width range across 61800-series | 1–140 mm |
| Bore position in 61800-series (smallest first) | 37 of 74 |
| Bore above smallest 61800-series size | 149 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61830-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×190×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61830-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×190×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61830-2RS-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×190×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61830-ZZ-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×190×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61830 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×190×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61830-MA | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 150×190×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
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 61830-RSR model number is decoded
In the 61800-series (diameter series 8 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 61830 carries bore code 30 = 150 mm. Outside diameter 190 mm and width 20 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -RSR denotes two low-friction non-contact elastomer seals; they keep coarse debris out with minimal drag but are not liquid-tight. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 150 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. NSK's non-contact seal suffix is VV (catalogue number 6830VV), 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
Common applications
- lay shafts and idler shafts
- textile machinery
- packaging machinery
- space-constrained gearboxes
Known failure patterns
- ingress of fine dust or moisture past the non-contact lip in dirty or wet duty (RSR is not liquid-tight)
- lip-lubricant starvation if the bearing runs dry for extended periods
- cage damage from operation beyond the limiting speed
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Large bores like the 150 mm of 61830-RSR 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 618xx thin section at 150 mm bore has only a 20.0 mm radial section height: it saves space but is highly sensitive to misalignment, shaft deflection and shock loads — verify shaft stiffness before choosing it over a 6230.
- RSR low-friction seals on 61830-RSR run faster than contact-seal 61830-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 61830-2RS instead.
- The low-drag lip of 61830-RSR 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.
- 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.
- Vibration during standstill brinells the raceways of a 150 mm bearing at ball spacing; if the machine sits idle next to running equipment, turn the shaft over periodically or isolate the arrangement.
- NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6830VV (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 150 mm bore places 61830 at the lower end of NSK's large-size range; at these diameters the pressed-steel cage is speed-limited and NSK commonly supplies a machined brass cage (suffix M) as an option. Verify cage material and relubrication interval with the NSK distributor, and do not extrapolate small-bore speed ratings to this size.
- NSK rates 61830 at 52.5 kN dynamic (C) and 58.5 kN static (C0); this upper-medium rating covers conveyor and gearbox drives, but at these loads the pressed-steel cage can be the limiting factor under shock — consider the machined brass cage (suffix M) for impact duty.
- At 1150 g (1.1 kg), 61830 needs mechanical handling for mounting; NSK recommends induction heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) rather than pressing cold, and a lifting eye if the housing is pre-assembled.
- The 150×190×20 mm envelope of 61830 gives a D/d ratio of 1.27 and only 20.0 mm radial section height — this is an ultra-thin section in NSK's E1103 catalogue where shaft deflection and housing ovality directly load the ball-raceway contact; verify shaft stiffness (target deflection under 0.05 mm) before specifying it over a 62-series.
- The 52.5/58.5 kN load ratings, mass 1150 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6830VV on the 150×190×20 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 61830 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 61830; in motor duty where heat build-up matters, VV is the usual compromise between debris protection and speed capability.
- NSK supplies its sealed units pre-greased for general duty between roughly -10 and +110 °C; low-temperature, food-grade and high-temperature fills are special executions — ask at order time, because DDU/VV units are not designed to be opened and repacked.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 61830-RSR bearing?
A 61830-RSR deep-groove ball bearing has a 150 mm bore, 190 mm outer diameter and 20 mm width (5.906 × 7.48 × 0.787 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two low-friction non-contact rubber seals.
What lubrication does 61830-RSR need?
61830-RSR is supplied pre-greased for life and is not designed to be opened for relubrication; where a relubrication path is required, specify the open 61830 with a housing grease fitting instead.
How does the 61830 bore code work?
The last two digits of 61830 are bore code 30, giving 30 × 5 = 150 mm bore. The 190 mm outside diameter and 20 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What is the NSK suffix for a sealed 61830?
NSK uses suffix DDU for the contact rubber seal (catalogue number 6830VV), VV for the non-contact rubber seal, and ZZ for steel shields. The industry-neutral spellings on this page (-2RS / -RSR / -ZZ) map to those NSK suffixes while keeping the 150×190×20 mm ISO 15 envelope.
Does the manufacturing plant affect 6830VV?
NSK produces standard deep-groove sizes in several plants worldwide to the same drawing; the origin on the box label does not change the ISO 15 envelope or the E1103 catalogue ratings quoted here.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.