6212-RSR bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C) · extracted 2026-09-24

Cross references & equivalents

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 6212-RSR model number is decoded

6212-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), multiplying bore code 12 by five gives the 60 mm bore; the 110 mm outside diameter and 22 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 60 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a k5 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. NSK's non-contact seal suffix is VV (catalogue number 6212VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability is close to the open bearing but VV is not liquid-tight.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• Interference on a 60 mm shaft plus running heat consumes radial clearance: where the shaft runs hot or the fit is tight, order 6212 with C3 clearance and re-check the residual value after mounting.
• The 62xx light series is the default general-purpose section at 60 mm bore; before upgrading to a 6312 for extra capacity, confirm the housing accepts a 110 mm OD and 22 mm width — it is not a drop-in swap.
• RSR low-friction seals on 6212-RSR run faster than contact-seal 6212-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 6212-2RS instead.
• The non-contact lip of 6212-RSR does not retain a lifetime grease fill the way a contact seal does; confirm the regreasing interval for the 60 mm bore position before relying on it as sealed-for-life.
• Never mix components between two 6212-RSR units: rings, cage and balls are factory-matched and are not field-interchangeable, even between identical designations.
• A 60 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.
• NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6212VV (suffix VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling. NSK rates its speed capability close to the open bearing, but VV is not liquid-tight — for wet or fine-dust duty step up to the DDU contact seal (industry-neutral -2RS).
• At 60 mm bore 6212 is in NSK's upper general-purpose range; the pressed-steel cage is standard, but mid-section 63xx 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 NSK channel if the application sees impact loads.
• NSK rates 6212 at 57.5 kN dynamic (C) and 36 kN static (C0); 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 783 g, 6212 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 60×110×22 mm envelope of 6212 gives a D/d ratio of 1.83 and 25.0 mm radial section height — a standard NSK medium section that balances load capacity and speed; for this geometry the pressed-steel cage is adequate up to NSK's listed speed ratings, and C3 clearance is the common choice for hot shafts.
• The 57.5/36 kN load ratings, mass 783 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6212VV on the 60×110×22 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6212 in a rated drive. NSK does not tabulate reference or limiting speeds in the E1103 Part C dimension tables used for this page — consult NSK's separate speed-rating tables before high-speed service.
• NSK does not recommend washing new shielded or sealed bearings; the rust-preventive film on open units is compatible with standard lithium greases and needs no removal unless the application demands a special fill.
• Keep NSK bearings in the original packaging until fitting: the wrapper carries the production lot, and the unopened shelf life of greased sealed units is typically quoted at three to five years in dry, vibration-free storage.