62205-2RS bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 62205-2RS is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 25 x 52 x 18 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 52 mm d = 25 B = 18 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 25 mm, outer diameter D 52 mm, width B 18 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 25 mm
Outer diameter D 52 mm
Width B 18 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield 2RS
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 14 kN
Basic static load rating C0 7.8 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.335 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 8500 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 130 g
Manufacturer designation 62205-2RS1
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 0.984 in
Outer diameter D 2.047 in
Width B 0.709 in
ISO bore code 05
Radial section height (D−d)/2 13.5 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) 6 of 15
Bore above smallest 62200-series size 15 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
4205-ATN9 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 25×52×18 mm envelope as SKF 4205 ATN9, but catalogue C/C0 differ (14/7.8 kN vs 19/14.6 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 62205-2RS 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); the last two digits encode the bore: 62205 carries code 05 = 25 mm (code × 5). The envelope is 25×52×18 mm (0.984×2.047×0.709 in) with a 13.5 mm radial section height, C 14 kN, C0 7.8 kN and Pu 0.335 kN. SKF catalogues the sealed execution as 62205-2RS1: 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 8500 r/min, catalogue mass 130 g.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • textile machines
  • electric motors
  • centrifugal pumps
  • small gearboxes

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
  • fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
  • cage damage from running beyond the limiting speed

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • At 25 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.
  • Fillet radii must clear the 62205-2RS chamfer so the 18 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • Contact seals make 62205-2RS slower than the open 62205 (limiting 8500 r/min) and forbid solvent washing, which destroys the lifetime grease.
  • Do not pry the caps off 62205-2RS 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 62205-2RS home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
  • The fatigue load limit is 0.335 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 62205-2RS?

The SKF 62205-2RS1 measures 25 mm bore × 52 mm OD × 18 mm width (0.984 × 2.047 × 0.709 in), mass about 130 g. It has two contact rubber seals and a lifetime grease fill.

How does the bore code in 62205 work?

The final two digits of 62205 are bore code 05, multiplied by 5 to give 25 mm.

How heavy is 62205-2RS?

Catalogue mass is 130 g for 62205-2RS1; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.

What load can 62205-2RS take?

Catalogue values for 62205-2RS1: dynamic C 14 kN, static C0 7.8 kN, fatigue limit Pu 0.335 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 25 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.