61836-RSR 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 61836-RSR model number is decoded

In the 61800-series (diameter series 8 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 61836 carries bore code 36 = 180 mm. Outside diameter 225 mm and width 22 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 180 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 6836VV), 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

• Mount this 180 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.
• Only 22.5 mm of radial section separates bore and OD on the 618xx series at 180 mm: ring flex from clamping or an oval housing bore transfers straight into raceway stress, so seat roundness matters more here than on a 6236.
• RSR low-friction seals on 61836-RSR run faster than contact-seal 61836-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 61836-2RS instead.
• The low-drag lip of 61836-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.
• Do not quieten a noisy bearing by preloading it: the 61800-series is a deep-groove design, not angular-contact; axial preload raises temperature and shortens grease life.
• The housing bore for the 225 mm OD should be round within IT7; an oval bore pinches the outer ring of 61836-RSR and shows up later as two-point loaded raceway wear.
• NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6836VV (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 180 mm bore places 61836 in 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 61836 at 66.5 kN dynamic (C) and 78.5 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 1980 g (2.0 kg), 61836 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 180×225×22 mm envelope of 61836 gives a D/d ratio of 1.25 and only 22.5 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 66.5/78.5 kN load ratings, mass 1980 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6836VV on the 180×225×22 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 61836 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 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.
• 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.