61924-2RS bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 61924-2RS is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 120 x 165 x 22 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 120 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 165 mm |
| Width B | 22 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | 2RS |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 59 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 54 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 3.05 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2100 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1150 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 6924LLU |
| 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 d | 4.724 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.496 in |
| Width B | 0.866 in |
| ISO bore code | 24 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 22.5 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) | 31 of 63 |
| Bore above smallest 61900-series size | 117 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61924-ZZ | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 120×165×22 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61924-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 120×165×22 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61924 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 120×165×22 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 61924-MA | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 120×165×22 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 61924-2RS model number is decoded
In the 61900-series (diameter series 9 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 61924 carries bore code 24 = 120 mm. Outside diameter 165 mm and width 22 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 120 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. NTN's contact-seal catalogue number is 6924LLU (suffix LLU, or LLH low-torque variant), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling; the contacting lip lowers the speed ceiling versus the open bearing.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- packaging machinery
- space-constrained gearboxes
- clutch and transmission assemblies
- robotics and automation joints
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)
- fretting corrosion on a loose shaft seat
- cage damage from operation beyond the limiting speed
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount this 120 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 at 120 mm bore (22.5 mm section height) cannot shrug off the misalignment a standard section tolerates; keep the housing bores round and aligned, or edge contact will spall the raceways early.
- Contact seals add drag and heat: 61924-2RS runs slower and cooler-limited than the open 61924; 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 61924-2RS: 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.
- Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 61924-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
- A 120 mm bore listing showing the right d/D/B but no standard or precision-class reference may be a loose-tolerance import; measure bore/OD spread before fitting it to a machined shaft.
- NTN catalogues the contact-sealed version as 6924LLU (suffix LU), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling; it is greased for life and the contacting lip lowers the speed ceiling versus the open bearing.
- At 120 mm bore 61924 is in NTN's medium industrial range; the pressed-steel cage is standard but large-section 63xx/64xx 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.
- NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 2100 r/min for 61924; this is a large or heavy-section size where centrifugal force and cage inertia cap the speed — for higher shaft speeds either step to a smaller bearing on the same bore or consult NTN for an oil-lubricated, machined-cage variant.
- NTN rates 61924 at 59 kN dynamic (C) and 54 kN static (C0), 3.05 kN fatigue load limit Cu; 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), 61924 needs mechanical handling for mounting; NTN recommends induction heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) rather than pressing cold, and a lifting eye if the housing is pre-assembled.
- The 120×165×22 mm envelope of 61924 gives a D/d ratio of 1.38 and only 22.5 mm radial section height — this is an ultra-thin section 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 59/54 kN load ratings, 3.05 kN fatigue load limit Cu NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 2100 r/min for this designation; oil-mist or jet lubrication raises the ceiling but requires a sealed-housing review. and 1150 g mass here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E figures for 6924LLU on the 120×165×22 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 61924 in a rated drive.
- Standard catalogue stock of 61924 is the general-purpose execution; for low-noise motor duty NTN offers low-torque seal and special-grease variants in this size class, which are separate order numbers.
- NTN's pressed-steel cage (no cage suffix) is the quiet standard for this size; for sustained running close to the limiting speed or for heavy shock duty, ask the NTN channel whether a machined-cage execution of 61924 is listed.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 61924-2RS bearing?
A 61924-2RS deep-groove ball bearing has a 120 mm bore, 165 mm outer diameter and 22 mm width (4.724 × 6.496 × 0.866 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two contact rubber seals and is normally pre-greased.
How should 61924-2RS be mounted?
Apply the mounting force to the ring being fitted: on a 120 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 61924-2RS need?
61924-2RS is supplied pre-greased for life and is not designed to be opened for relubrication; where a relubrication path is required, specify the open 61924 with a housing grease fitting instead.
What is the NTN suffix for a sealed 61924?
NTN uses suffix LLU for the contact rubber seal (catalogue number 6924LLU), 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 120×165×22 mm ISO 15 envelope.
What cage does NTN fit in 6924LLU?
Standard is a pressed-steel cage with no suffix; larger sizes or shock-loaded duty can be supplied with a machined brass cage (suffix M) as a separate order number. The catalogue figures quoted here are for the pressed-steel execution.
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.