6202 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6202 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 15 x 35 x 11 mm (bore x OD x width). 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 | open |
| 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) | 28000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 45 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6202 |
| 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 (OPEN vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-FAG | FAG | 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-FAG | FAG | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs ZZ) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; standard interchange — confirm clearance class and precision with the supplier. |
| 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 (OPEN vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-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-RSR-NSK | NSK | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs RSR) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 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 (OPEN 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 (OPEN vs 2RS) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 6202-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-RSR-NTN | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 15×35×11 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant differs (OPEN vs RSR) — confirm sealing suits the duty. |
| 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 (OPEN 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 model number is decoded
6202 is supplied open, without shields or seals, so the arrangement around it must supply and retain the lubricant. 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. In the SKF catalogue this open execution carries the bare designation; protected variants are ordered separately as -2Z and -2RSH.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- fractional-horsepower electric motors
- domestic appliances
- power tools
- small fans and blowers
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Bore codes 00–03 use the exception table: 6202 fits a 15 mm shaft — the code × 5 mnemonic does not apply below code 04 (it would imply 0 mm for code 00).
- 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.
- Storage matters for open bearings: 6202 leaves the factory with rust preventive only, so clean it and apply the service grease at assembly even if the rings look oily from the wrapper.
- Open bearings tolerate the highest speeds in the 6200-series but need a defined regreasing interval; run-to-failure lubrication is the dominant cause of early failure in open 6202 units.
- Axial location must clamp the ring face, not the seal area: a shoulder or circlip bearing on the seal side of the 11 mm-wide ring of 6202 drags the lip and overheats it.
- Measure the shaft, do not trust the drawing: a 15 mm nominal journal worn by even 0.02 mm turns an interference seat into a creeping fit that frets the bore of 6202.
- The open 6202 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6202-2Z (shields) and 6202-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6202.
- 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 bearing?
A 6202 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 an open bearing with no seals or shields.
What does no suffix on 6202 mean?
A bare 6202 designation means open: no shields or seals, normal CN radial clearance and P0 normal tolerance unless further suffixes are ordered. The application must supply and retain the lubrication.
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.
Are 6202 bearings from different brands interchangeable?
For boundary dimensions, yes: every brand's 6202 uses the same ISO 15 envelope (15×35×11 mm). Load ratings, limiting speeds, clearance, precision class and sealing design can differ, so verify those in the supplier catalogue when substituting.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6202?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6202 — the open (unsealed) execution, 15×35×11 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 8.06 kN, C0 3.75 kN, Pu 0.16 kN, limiting speed 28000 r/min, mass 45 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH, 2RSL) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6202.
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.