61912-RSR-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 61912-RSR-NTN is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 85 x 13 mm (bore x OD x width) with RSR sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 85 mm d = 60 B = 13 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 60 mm, outer diameter D 85 mm, width B 13 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 60 mm
Outer diameter D 85 mm
Width B 13 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield RSR
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 18.2 kN
Basic static load rating C0 14.3 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.96 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 7600 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 193 g
Manufacturer designation 6912LLB
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)
Last verified 2026-09-25

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.

Dimensions in inches & 61900-series range

Bore d2.362 in
Outer diameter D3.346 in
Width B0.512 in
ISO bore code12
Radial section height (D−d)/212.5 mm
Smallest bore in 61900-series3 mm
Largest outer diameter in 61900-series1120 mm
Width range across 61900-series3–118 mm
Bore position in 61900-series (smallest first)20 of 63
Bore above smallest 61900-series size57 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
61912-2RS-NSK NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 60×85×13 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
61912-RSR-NSK NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 60×85×13 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
61912-ZZ NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 60×85×13 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
61912-NSK NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 60×85×13 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
61912 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 60×85×13 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
61912-2RS SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 60×85×13 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
61912-RSR SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 60×85×13 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 61912-RSR-NTN model number is decoded

In the 61900-series (diameter series 9 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 61912 carries bore code 12 = 60 mm. Outside diameter 85 mm and width 13 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 60 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. NTN's non-contact seal suffix is LLB/LLF (catalogue number 6912LLB), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability matches the open bearing but it is not liquid-tight.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • textile machinery
  • packaging machinery
  • space-constrained gearboxes
  • clutch and transmission assemblies

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

  • Interference on a 60 mm shaft plus running heat consumes radial clearance: where the shaft runs hot or the fit is tight, order 61912 with C3 clearance and re-check the residual value after mounting.
  • The 619xx thin section (12.5 mm section height at 60 mm bore) trades load capacity for compactness; stiff, accurately aligned seats are essential or edge loading will spall the raceway early.
  • RSR low-friction seals on 61912-RSR-NTN run faster than contact-seal 61912-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 61912-2RS instead.
  • The non-contact lip of 61912-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.
  • Never mix components between two 61912-RSR-NTN units: rings, cage and balls are factory-matched and are not field-interchangeable, even between identical designations.
  • The housing bore for the 85 mm OD should be round within IT7; an oval bore pinches the outer ring of 61912-RSR-NTN and shows up later as two-point loaded raceway wear.
  • NTN catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6912LLB (suffix LB), 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 61912 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 7600 r/min the grease limiting speed for 61912 covers medium-duty industrial drives; the open or shielded execution can run continuously at this speed with standard lithium-soap grease.
  • At 18.2 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 14.3 kN static (C0), 0.96 kN fatigue load limit Cu, 61912 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 193 g, 61912 is light enough for hand assembly but should be pressed on with a fitting sleeve against the inner ring; do not strike the outer ring or cage with a hammer.
  • The 60×85×13 mm envelope of 61912 gives a D/d ratio of 1.42 and 12.5 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 18.2/14.3 kN load ratings, 0.96 kN fatigue load limit Cu NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 7600 r/min for this designation; oil-mist or jet lubrication raises the ceiling but requires a sealed-housing review. and 193 g mass here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E figures for 6912LLB on the 60×85×13 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 61912 in a rated drive.
  • NTN date-codes its packaging; rotate stock first-in-first-out, because the grease inside sealed units ages on the shelf — after three to five years of storage, check the grease condition before putting the bearing into service.
  • Two NTN bearings of the same designation from different production lots can carry minor internal-geometry revisions; for paired or preloaded arrangements on one shaft, order a single lot through the NTN distributor.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of a 61912-RSR-NTN bearing?

A 61912-RSR-NTN deep-groove ball bearing has a 60 mm bore, 85 mm outer diameter and 13 mm width (2.362 × 3.346 × 0.512 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two low-friction non-contact rubber seals.

How does the 61900 compare with other series at the same 60 mm bore?

619 is a thin section one step above 618: 85×13 mm with a 12.5 mm radial section at 60 mm bore; a 6212 on the same bore is substantially larger and more heavily rated.

Are 61912 bearings from different brands interchangeable?

For boundary dimensions, yes: every brand's 61912 uses the same ISO 15 envelope (60×85×13 mm). Load ratings, limiting speeds, clearance, precision class and sealing design can differ, so verify those in the supplier catalogue when substituting. Seal suffixes also differ by brand (2RS, DDU, LLU, 2RSL and similar).

What is the NTN suffix for a sealed 61912?

NTN uses suffix LLU for the contact rubber seal (catalogue number 6912LLB), LLB/LLF for non-contact rubber seals, LLH for the low-torque contact seal and ZZ for steel shields. The industry-neutral spellings on this page (-2RS / -RSR / -ZZ) map to those NTN suffixes while keeping the 60×85×13 mm ISO 15 envelope.

Is 6912LLB a current NTN production size?

The NTN 2203-series catalogue lists it as a standard size; availability of specific seal executions (ZZ, LLB/LLF, LLH, LLU) varies by region and stock — confirm with an NTN distributor before specifying spares.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024) on 2026-09-25. Read our editorial & correction policy.