6202-RSR bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6202-RSR is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 15 x 35 x 11 mm (bore x OD x width) with RSR sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 15 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 35 mm |
| Width B | 11 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | RSR |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 8.06 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 3.75 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.16 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 43000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 22000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 46 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6202-2RSL |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 |
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 & 6200-series range
| Bore d | 0.591 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.378 in |
| Width B | 0.433 in |
| ISO bore code | 02 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 10 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6200-series | 3 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6200-series | 540 mm |
| Width range across 6200-series | 2.5–85 mm |
| Bore position in 6200-series (smallest first) | 9 of 45 |
| Bore above smallest 6200-series size | 12 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6202-2RS-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs OPEN) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-ZZ-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202 | ISO 15 | verify Commonly quoted cross reference; confirm against the target catalog before ordering. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; seal suffix convention varies by brand (2RS / DDU / LLU / 2RSR) — verify seal design and temperature range before substituting. |
| 6202-2RS-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs OPEN) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-RSR-NSK | NSK | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
| 6202-ZZ-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-2RS-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs OPEN) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-RSR-NTN | NTN | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
| 6202-ZZ-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (RSR vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 7202 | SKF | verify Commonly quoted cross reference; confirm against the target catalog before ordering. | — |
| W6202-2RS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF stainless execution W 6202-2RS1 shares the 15×35×11 mm envelope but rates differently (8.06/3.75 kN vs 6.37/3.6 kN) — not a load-rating equivalent. |
| W6202-ZZ | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF stainless execution W 6202-2Z shares the 15×35×11 mm envelope but rates differently (8.06/3.75 kN vs 6.37/3.6 kN) — not a load-rating equivalent. |
| W6202 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF stainless execution W 6202 shares the 15×35×11 mm envelope but rates differently (8.06/3.75 kN vs 6.37/3.6 kN) — not a load-rating equivalent. |
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 6202-RSR model number is decoded
6202-RSR uses two non-contact elastomer lips with very low drag; coarse debris stays out, but the bearing is not liquid-tight. Within the light 62xx section (diameter series 2 of ISO 15), its bore code 02 comes from the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table, giving a 15 mm bore; the 35 mm outside diameter and 11 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 15 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a j5 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. SKF's low-friction seal suffix is 2RSL/2RZ (this page's industry-neutral spelling is -RSR); catalogue number 6202-2RSL.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- garden equipment
- instrument drives
- fractional-horsepower electric motors
- domestic appliances
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
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without grounding protection
- raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Miniature bearings like 6202-RSR (15 mm bore) brinell under surprisingly small pressing force; use a fitting sleeve on the ring being mounted and never let the assembly load cross the balls.
- The 62xx light series is the default general-purpose section at 15 mm bore; before upgrading to a 6302 for extra capacity, confirm the housing accepts a 35 mm OD and 11 mm width — it is not a drop-in swap.
- RSR low-friction seals on 6202-RSR run faster than contact-seal 6202-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 6202-2RS instead.
- The non-contact lip of 6202-RSR does not retain a lifetime grease fill the way a contact seal does; confirm the regreasing interval for the 15 mm bore position before relying on it as sealed-for-life.
- A 15 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.
- Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6202-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
- SKF catalogues the low-friction seal as 6202-2RSL (suffix -2RSL or -2RZ): a non-contact elastomer lip that runs near the open 22000 r/min limiting speed, closer to the open bearing's 43000 r/min reference than the contact-seal version. It keeps coarse debris out without the drag of a contact seal, but is not liquid-tight — use 2RSH for wet or fine-dust positions.
- The 8.06/3.75 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 6202-RSR bearing?
A 6202-RSR deep-groove ball bearing has a 15 mm bore, 35 mm outer diameter and 11 mm width (0.591 × 1.378 × 0.433 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two low-friction non-contact rubber seals.
Why does 6202 not follow the bore-code × 5 rule?
Codes 00–03 use the exception table (10, 12, 15 and 17 mm): 6202 with code 02 has a 15 mm bore. The code × 5 convention starts at code 04 (20 mm).
What does the RSR suffix on 6202-RSR mean?
RSR means two low-friction non-contact rubber seals. They keep coarse debris out with minimal drag (speed close to the open bearing) but are not liquid-tight; use -2RS contact seals for wet or fine-dust environments.
How does the 6200 compare with other series at the same 15 mm bore?
The '2' is the light diameter series: 35×11 mm with a 10.0 mm radial section at 15 mm bore. A 6302 on the same bore is larger and higher-rated; a 6002 is smaller and lower-rated.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6202-RSR?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6202-2RSL — two low-friction non-contact elastomer seals, 15×35×11 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 8.06 kN, C0 3.75 kN, Pu 0.16 kN, limiting speed 22000 r/min, mass 46 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6202-RSR.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-25. Read our editorial & correction policy.