61916-2RS bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 61916-2RS is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 110 x 16 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 16 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 | 25.1 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 20.4 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 1.02 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +110 °C |
| Mass | 400 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 61916-2RS1 |
| 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 & 61900-series range
| Bore d | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 0.63 in |
| ISO bore code | 16 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 15 mm |
| Smallest bore in 61900-series | 3 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 61900-series | 1120 mm |
| Width range across 61900-series | 3–118 mm |
| Bore position in 61900-series (smallest first) | 24 of 63 |
| Bore above smallest 61900-series size | 77 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61916-2RS-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
| 61916-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (2RS vs OPEN) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61916-RSR-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (2RS vs RSR) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61916-ZZ | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (2RS vs ZZ) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61916-2RS-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
| 61916-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (2RS vs OPEN) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61916-RSR-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (2RS vs RSR) and load ratings differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61916-ZZ-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×110×16 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant (2RS vs ZZ) and load ratings 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 61916-2RS model number is decoded
In the 61900-series (diameter series 9 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 61916 carries bore code 16 = 80 mm. Outside diameter 110 mm and width 16 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 80 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. SKF's contact-seal catalogue number is 61916-2RS1 (older text: -2RS1), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- lay shafts and idler shafts
- textile machinery
- packaging machinery
- space-constrained gearboxes
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)
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without grounding protection
- raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount this 80 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 619xx thin section (15.0 mm section height at 80 mm bore) trades load capacity for compactness; stiff, accurately aligned seats are essential or edge loading will spall the raceway early.
- Contact seals add drag and heat: 61916-2RS runs slower and cooler-limited than the open 61916; rubber lips are generally limited to roughly 80–110 °C continuous depending on grease, and C3 clearance is the common hot-duty choice.
- Heat is the enemy of the sealed 61916-2RS: sustained running near the lip temperature limit hardens the rubber, after which grease escapes and dirt tracks in — watch the housing temperature in hot drives.
- Grease compatibility is not guaranteed between fills: mixing lithium and polyurea thickeners in a 61900-series position can soften the mixture and leak — clean out the old fill before switching grease types.
- Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 61916-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
- SKF catalogues the contact-sealed version as 61916-2RS1 (older printings may read -2RS1); it is shipped pre-greased and its 3400 r/min limiting speed is set by seal-lip drag and grease life versus the open bearing's 12000 r/min thermal reference speed.
- The 25.1/20.4 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 61916-2RS bearing?
A 61916-2RS deep-groove ball bearing has a 80 mm bore, 110 mm outer diameter and 16 mm width (3.15 × 4.331 × 0.63 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two contact rubber seals and is normally pre-greased.
What internal clearance does 61916-2RS have?
Unless a clearance suffix says otherwise, 61916-2RS 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 61916 and verify the residual clearance after mounting.
How should 61916-2RS be mounted?
Apply the mounting force to the ring being fitted: on a 80 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 lubrication does 61916-2RS need?
61916-2RS is supplied pre-greased for life and is not designed to be opened for relubrication; where a relubrication path is required, specify the open 61916 with a housing grease fitting instead.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 61916-2RS?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 61916-2RS1 — two contact elastomer seals over a lifetime grease fill, 80×110×16 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 25.1 kN, C0 20.4 kN, Pu 1.02 kN, limiting speed 3400 r/min, mass 400 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 61916-2RS.
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.