62201-2RS bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 62201-2RS is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 12 x 32 x 14 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 12 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 32 mm |
| Width B | 14 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | 2RS |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 6.89 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 3.1 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.132 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 15000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 45 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 62201-2RS1 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27
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 & 62200-series range
| Bore d | 0.472 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.26 in |
| Width B | 0.551 in |
| ISO bore code | 01 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 10 mm |
| Smallest bore in 62200-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 62200-series | 125 mm |
| Width range across 62200-series | 14–31 mm |
| Bore position in 62200-series (smallest first) | 2 of 15 |
| Bore above smallest 62200-series size | 2 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4201-ATN9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 12×32×14 mm envelope as SKF 4201 ATN9, but catalogue C/C0 differ (6.89/3.1 kN vs 10.6/6.2 kN) — envelope match only after a load check. |
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 62201-2RS model number is decoded
The 62200-series is the wide-section counterpart of the standard deep-groove family (extra width code built into the designation); bore code 01 follows the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table, so 62201 fits a 12 mm shaft. The envelope is 12×32×14 mm (0.472×1.26×0.551 in) with a 10.0 mm radial section height, C 6.89 kN, C0 3.1 kN and Pu 0.132 kN. SKF catalogues the sealed execution as 62201-2RS1: two contact elastomer lips (2RS1/2RSH spelling) over a lifetime grease fill; the lips add drag, and no reference (thermal) speed is published. Limiting speed 15000 r/min, catalogue mass 45 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- conveyor drives
- fans and blowers
- agricultural equipment
- garden machinery
Known failure patterns
- contact-seal lip hardening and pre-grease loss after long high-temperature service
- grease-life expiry inside the sealed-for-life cavity, which has no relubrication path
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Catalogue ratings for 62201-2RS (C 6.89 kN, C0 3.1 kN) are SKF figures from PUB BU/P1 17000; geometry revisions can change ratings without changing the designation, so keep the catalogue edition with the specification.
- At 12 mm bore, C3 clearance is the safe choice when interference fits plus temperature rise consume the CN clearance; a hot tight bearing with no residual clearance fails fast.
- Contact seals make 62201-2RS slower than the open 62201 (limiting 15000 r/min) and forbid solvent washing, which destroys the lifetime grease.
- Do not pry the caps off 62201-2RS to repack it; shield/seal damage leaves a gap that throws grease and admits dirt.
- Mount by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) — driving 62201-2RS home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- The fatigue load limit is 0.132 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 62201-2RS?
The SKF 62201-2RS1 measures 12 mm bore × 32 mm OD × 14 mm width (0.472 × 1.26 × 0.551 in), mass about 45 g. It has two contact rubber seals and a lifetime grease fill.
How does the bore code in 62201 work?
Codes 00–03 follow the exception table (10, 12, 15, 17 mm): 62201 fits a 12 mm shaft. Code × 5 starts at code 04.
Which fits should I use for 62201-2RS?
With a rotating inner ring use roughly j5/k5 on the shaft and H7 in the 32 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.
How heavy is 62201-2RS?
Catalogue mass is 45 g for 62201-2RS1; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.