62203-2RS bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 62203-2RS is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 17 x 40 x 16 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 | 17 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 40 mm |
| Width B | 16 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | 2RS |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 9.56 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4.75 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.2 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 12000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 89 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 62203-2RS1 |
| 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 | 0.669 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.575 in |
| Width B | 0.63 in |
| ISO bore code | 03 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 11.5 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) | 4 of 15 |
| Bore above smallest 62200-series size | 7 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4203-ATN9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 17×40×16 mm envelope as SKF 4203 ATN9, but catalogue C/C0 differ (9.56/4.75 kN vs 14.8/9.5 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 62203-2RS 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 03 follows the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table, so 62203 fits a 17 mm shaft. The envelope is 17×40×16 mm (0.669×1.575×0.63 in) with a 11.5 mm radial section height, C 9.56 kN, C0 4.75 kN and Pu 0.2 kN. SKF catalogues the sealed execution as 62203-2RS1: 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 12000 r/min, catalogue mass 89 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- agricultural equipment
- garden machinery
- textile machines
- electric motors
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
- brinelling from static overload or hammer blows during mounting
- false brinelling from vibration while the shaft stands idle
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Deep-groove geometry tolerates only minutes of misalignment; if the 40 mm housing bore cannot be aligned, move to a self-aligning bearing rather than shimming 62203-2RS.
- Catalogue ratings for 62203-2RS (C 9.56 kN, C0 4.75 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.
- Contact seals make 62203-2RS slower than the open 62203 (limiting 12000 r/min) and forbid solvent washing, which destroys the lifetime grease.
- Do not pry the caps off 62203-2RS to repack it; shield/seal damage leaves a gap that throws grease and admits dirt.
- Fillet radii must clear the 62203-2RS chamfer so the 16 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
- Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a conventional shaft-mounted 17 mm position the inner ring rotates, so use a k5/m6 shaft seat with an H7 housing — reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 62203-2RS?
The SKF 62203-2RS1 measures 17 mm bore × 40 mm OD × 16 mm width (0.669 × 1.575 × 0.63 in), mass about 89 g. It has two contact rubber seals and a lifetime grease fill.
How does the bore code in 62203 work?
Codes 00–03 follow the exception table (10, 12, 15, 17 mm): 62203 fits a 17 mm shaft. Code × 5 starts at code 04.
How heavy is 62203-2RS?
Catalogue mass is 89 g for 62203-2RS1; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.
What load can 62203-2RS take?
Catalogue values for 62203-2RS1: dynamic C 9.56 kN, static C0 4.75 kN, fatigue limit Pu 0.2 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 17 mm bore.
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.