6207-ZZ-FAG bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 6207-ZZ-FAG is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 35 x 72 x 17 mm (bore x OD x width) with ZZ 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 = 72 mm d = 35 B = 17 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 35 mm, outer diameter D 72 mm, width B 17 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand FAG
Bore diameter d 35 mm
Outer diameter D 72 mm
Width B 17 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield ZZ
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel
Basic dynamic load rating C 28 kN
Basic static load rating C0 15.4 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 11300 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 12700 rpm
Mass 274 g
Manufacturer designation FAG 6207-C-2Z
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)
Last verified 2026-09-25

Source: catalog reference (HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)) · extracted 2026-09-25

Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)); FAG® is a trademark of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized FAG/Schaeffler distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at schaeffler.com.

Dimensions in inches & 6200-series range

Bore d1.378 in
Outer diameter D2.835 in
Width B0.669 in
ISO bore code07
Radial section height (D−d)/218.5 mm
Smallest bore in 6200-series3 mm
Largest outer diameter in 6200-series540 mm
Width range across 6200-series2.5–85 mm
Bore position in 6200-series (smallest first)16 of 45
Bore above smallest 6200-series size32 mm

Mounting, lubrication & life for 6207-ZZ-FAG

Recommended fits & mounting

  • Rotating inner ring on a 35 mm shaft: k5; housing bore H7 for normal stationary-load outer rings. Reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
  • Fit by induction heating (max 120 °C) where practical — never drive the ring home through the rolling elements.
  • Keep shaft and housing fillet radii below the bearing chamfer so the 17 mm-wide ring seats square on its shoulder.

Lubrication strategy

Non-contact metal shields block coarse debris while running nearly as cool as open. No relubrication path on the standard execution; the shield cavity grease ages even though the steel is still serviceable.

Worked L10 life example (illustrative duty)

For ball bearings, L10h = (C/P)3 · 106 / (60·n). Taking an example radial equivalent load P = 3 kN at n = 1,500 r/min (a small belted motor duty — substitute the real equivalent load from the application calculation):

C = 28.0 kN → L10h ≈ 9,034 hours

Choosing a section at the same 35 mm bore

SeriesOpen executionOD × widthC (kN)Limiting speed (r/min)
60xx6007-FAG62 × 1417.517,700
62xx6207-FAG72 × 1728.015,000
63xx6307-FAG80 × 2137.013,600
64xx6407-FAG100 × 2556.09,500
618xx61807-FAG47 × 74.721,600
619xx61907-FAG55 × 1010.917,800
160xx1600762 × 912.316,700

A larger section is not a drop-in swap — OD and width change — and same-envelope seal variants are compared on the 35×72×17 envelope page. Match meaning, not the size chart alone: see what the cross-reference levels mean.

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
6207-2RS-NSK NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-RSR NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-ZZ-NSK NSK full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-NSK NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-NTN NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-2RS-NTN NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-RSR-NTN NTN partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-ZZ-NTN NTN full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-ZZ SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6207-2RS SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
W6207-2RS SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
W6207-ZZ SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
W6207 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
207 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
207-ZZ SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×72×17 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 6207-ZZ-FAG model number is decoded

In the 6200-series (diameter series 2 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6207 carries bore code 07 = 35 mm. Outside diameter 72 mm and width 17 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -ZZ denotes two non-contact metallic shields; they retain grease and block coarse debris but are not liquid-tight. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 35 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. Schaeffler HR 1 catalogue order number: 6207-C-2Z (FAG suffix 2Z), two non-contact steel shields, mapped here from the industry-neutral -ZZ spelling.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • agricultural equipment
  • fans and blowers
  • electric motors
  • centrifugal pumps

Known failure patterns

  • fine-particle abrasion when non-contact shields let dust past in dirty duty
  • grease aging in the shield-for-life cavity with no relubrication path
  • fretting corrosion on a loose shaft seat
  • cage damage from operation beyond the limiting speed

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • A 35 mm shaft for 6207 should be finished to Ra ≤ 1.6 µm with square seating faces; at this bore a scored or oval journal shows up directly as running noise and early raceway damage.
  • The 62xx light series is the default general-purpose section at 35 mm bore; before upgrading to a 6307 for extra capacity, confirm the housing accepts a 72 mm OD and 17 mm width — it is not a drop-in swap.
  • ZZ shields are non-contact: 6207-ZZ-FAG blocks chips and coarse dust but is not waterproof — do not install it expecting a pressure-wash seal, step up to 6207-2RS for that.
  • Do not wash 6207-ZZ-FAG in solvent before mounting: the grease inside the shielded cavity is the service fill, and solvent creeping past the shield gap strips it out.
  • Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6207-ZZ-FAG-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
  • Axial location must clamp the ring face, not the seal area: a shoulder or circlip bearing on the seal side of the 17 mm-wide ring of 6207-ZZ-FAG drags the lip and overheats it.
  • Schaeffler HR 1 lists the shielded version as 6207-C-2Z — FAG suffix 2Z, two non-contact steel shields. The industry-neutral page spelling is -ZZ; quote the FAG order number when buying through a Schaeffler channel.
  • FAG rates 6207 at 12700 r/min mechanical limiting speed (thermal reference speed 11300 r/min) — electric-motor territory; prefer the open or 2Z execution (sealed 2RSR variants lose roughly a third of the thermal speed) and confirm grease life at the reference speed for continuous running.
  • The 35 mm bore puts 6207 in Schaeffler's general-purpose industrial range; the standard cage and CN clearance cover most electric-motor and pump duty, and FAG's X-life generation of these sizes carries higher ratings than legacy HR 1 printings — check the current eKatalog listing before reordering.
  • At 28 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 15.4 kN static (C0), 6207 is a medium-load FAG bearing for most electric-motor and pump duty; check the static safety factor against C0 for preloaded or thrust-loaded arrangements.
  • At 274 g, 6207 requires a soft-jaw vise or arbor press for mounting — never hammer it onto the shaft, and support the opposite ring to avoid brinelling the raceways.
  • The 35×72×17 mm envelope of 6207 gives a D/d ratio of 2.06 and 18.5 mm radial section height — a heavy FAG section for high-load, lower-speed duty; specifying it in a high-rpm motor generates excess heat and shortens grease life, so prefer a 62/63-series there.
  • The 28/15.4 kN load ratings, mass 274 g here are Schaeffler HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020) catalogue figures for 6207-C-2Z on the 35×72×17 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6207 in a rated drive. Where FAG has since released an X-life version of this size, its expanded C/C0 ratings supersede the HR 1 print values quoted here.
  • Schaeffler has moved many HR 1 sizes to the X-life generation with higher C/C0 ratings; the designation is unchanged, so a current eKatalog listing for 6207 may quote higher values than the HR 1 print figures on this page — the envelope is identical either way.
  • FAG standard tolerance for this size is P0 (PN); P6/P5 precision executions exist for spindle-adjacent duty but carry different order numbers in the Schaeffler system — they are not a selectable sorting of standard stock.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of a 6207-ZZ-FAG bearing?

A 6207-ZZ-FAG deep-groove ball bearing has a 35 mm bore, 72 mm outer diameter and 17 mm width (1.378 × 2.835 × 0.669 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is fitted with two non-contact metallic shields.

How does the 6207 bore code work?

The last two digits of 6207 are bore code 07, giving 07 × 5 = 35 mm bore. The 72 mm outside diameter and 17 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.

What does the ZZ suffix on 6207-ZZ mean?

ZZ means two non-contact sheet-metal shields, one each side. They retain factory grease and block coarse particles with little friction, but do not seal against liquids, fine dust or pressure washing.

What is the FAG suffix for a sealed 6207?

FAG uses suffix 2RSR for the lip-contact rubber seal (catalogue number 6207-C-2Z), 2RZ for the non-contact rubber seal and 2Z for steel shields. The industry-neutral spellings on this page (-2RS / -RSR / -ZZ) map to those FAG suffixes while keeping the 35×72×17 mm ISO 15 envelope.

Does FAG offer 6207 with C3 clearance?

FAG lists C3 internal clearance for most deep-groove sizes (suffix C3 follows the seal code); choose C3 for tight fits or hot shafts and stay with the standard CN clearance of 6207-C-2Z for normal duty.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020) on 2026-09-25. Read our editorial & correction policy.