6222-RSR-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

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.

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 6222-RSR-NTN model number is decoded

In the 6200-series (diameter series 2 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6222 carries bore code 22 = 110 mm. Outside diameter 200 mm and width 38 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -RSR denotes two low-friction non-contact elastomer seals; they keep coarse debris out with minimal drag but are not liquid-tight. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 110 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 non-contact seal suffix is LLB/LLF (catalogue number 6222LLB), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability matches the open bearing but it is not liquid-tight.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• At 110 mm bore the ring mass is significant: heat 6222 on an induction heater (max 120 °C), never over an open flame, and plan puller access or a withdrawal sleeve now for the day it has to come off again.
• The 62xx light series is the default general-purpose section at 110 mm bore; before upgrading to a 6322 for extra capacity, confirm the housing accepts a 200 mm OD and 38 mm width — it is not a drop-in swap.
• RSR low-friction seals on 6222-RSR-NTN run faster than contact-seal 6222-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 6222-2RS instead.
• The non-contact lip of 6222-RSR-NTN does not retain a lifetime grease fill the way a contact seal does; confirm the regreasing interval for the 110 mm bore position before relying on it as sealed-for-life.
• Never mix components between two 6222-RSR-NTN units: rings, cage and balls are factory-matched and are not field-interchangeable, even between identical designations.
• Assign fits by which ring rotates: an interference shaft fit for a rotating inner ring; if the outer ring rotates instead, reverse the logic — a loose rotating ring creeps and frets its seat.
• NTN catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6222LLB (suffix LLB), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling. NTN rates its speed capability the same as the open bearing, but it is not liquid-tight — for wet or fine-dust duty step up to the LLU contact seal (industry-neutral -2RS).
• At 110 mm bore 6222 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 3200 r/min for 6222; 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.
• At 160 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 117 kN static (C0), 7.35 kN fatigue load limit Cu, 6222 is a heavy-load bearing for industrial gearboxes and large conveyors; NTN expects a machined brass cage (suffix M) at this rating for shock duty, and the static C0 must be checked against any mounting or lifting loads.
• At 4360 g (4.4 kg), 6222 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 110×200×38 mm envelope of 6222 gives a D/d ratio of 1.82 and 45.0 mm radial section height — a standard medium section that balances load capacity and speed; for this geometry the pressed-steel cage is adequate up to the listed limiting speed, and C3 clearance is the common choice for hot shafts.
• The 160/117 kN load ratings, 7.35 kN fatigue load limit Cu NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 3200 r/min for this designation; oil-mist or jet lubrication raises the ceiling but requires a sealed-housing review. and 4360 g mass here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E figures for 6222LLB on the 110×200×38 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6222 in a rated drive.
• Factory-fill grease in NTN sealed units is a general-duty lithium-soap grease; food-grade, low-temperature and high-temperature fills are request options at order time, because LLU/LLB units are not meant to be opened and re-greased in the field.
• NTN date-codes its packaging; rotate stock first-in-first-out, because the grease inside sealed units ages on the shelf — after three to five years of storage, check the grease condition before putting the bearing into service.