6226-ZZ-NSK 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 6226-ZZ-NSK model number is decoded

In the 6200-series (diameter series 2 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6226 carries bore code 26 = 130 mm. Outside diameter 230 mm and width 40 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 130 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. NSK catalogue order number: 6226ZZ (suffix ZZ), two non-contact steel shields, mapped here from the industry-neutral -ZZ spelling.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• At 130 mm bore the ring mass is significant: heat 6226 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 130 mm bore; before upgrading to a 6326 for extra capacity, confirm the housing accepts a 230 mm OD and 40 mm width — it is not a drop-in swap.
• Do not wash 6226-ZZ-NSK in solvent before mounting: the grease inside the shielded cavity is the service fill, and solvent creeping past the shield gap strips it out.
• Shielded 6226-ZZ-NSK units are typically greased for life; prying the shields out for regreasing usually bends them and leaves a gap that throws grease in service.
• Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 40 mm-wide ring seats square; provide an undercut or withdrawal groove instead of relying on an oversized radius.
• Measure the shaft, do not trust the drawing: a 130 mm nominal journal worn by even 0.02 mm turns an interference seat into a creeping fit that frets the bore of 6226-ZZ-NSK.
• NSK catalogues the shielded version as 6226ZZ — suffix ZZ, two non-contact steel shields. The industry-neutral page spelling is -ZZ; quote the NSK order number when buying through an NSK channel.
• The 130 mm bore places 6226 at the lower end of NSK's large-size range; at these diameters the pressed-steel cage is speed-limited and NSK commonly supplies a machined brass cage (suffix M) as an option. Verify cage material and relubrication interval with the NSK distributor, and do not extrapolate small-bore speed ratings to this size.
• NSK rates 6226 at 184 kN dynamic (C) and 146 kN static (C0); this heavy-load rating is at the upper end of the E1103 Part C single-row deep-groove extract — NSK supplies a machined brass cage (suffix M) and expects an application review, because catalogue L10 life alone does not capture shock and misalignment loads at this rating.
• At 5960 g (6.0 kg), 6226 is a heavy NSK bearing that requires a crane or hoist for handling; induction-heat the inner ring (max 120 °C) and use a mechanical puller for removal — never apply heat directly to the balls or cage.
• The 130×230×40 mm envelope of 6226 gives a D/d ratio of 1.77 and 50.0 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 184/146 kN load ratings, mass 5960 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6226ZZ on the 130×230×40 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6226 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.
• When replacing a failed unit, inspect the shaft and housing seats before fitting the new 6226 — a new bearing pressed onto a worn or oval seat reproduces the original failure mode in a fraction of its expected life.
• Standard P0 runout from NSK is adequate up to the catalogue limiting speed on ground shaft seats; spindle or instrument positions should specify P6/P5 accuracy explicitly — it is a different order code, not a sorting of standard stock.