6302-2RS-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 6302-2RS-NSK model number is decoded

In the 6300-series (diameter series 3 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6302 carries bore code 15 = 15 mm. Outside diameter 42 mm and width 13 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -2RS denotes two contact-type elastomer seals over a lifetime grease fill; the sealing lips add drag compared with open or shielded versions. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 15 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a j5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. NSK's contact-seal catalogue number is 6302DDU (suffix DDU), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling; it is greased for life and the contacting lip lowers the speed ceiling versus the open bearing.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• Interference on a 15 mm shaft plus running heat consumes radial clearance: where the shaft runs hot or the fit is tight, order 6302 with C3 clearance and re-check the residual value after mounting.
• The 63xx medium series gains rating at 15 mm bore through a 42 mm OD and 13 mm width; the heavier rolling elements also trade away some speed versus a 6215.
• Contact seals add drag and heat: 6302-2RS-NSK runs slower and cooler-limited than the open 6302; rubber lips are generally limited to roughly 80–110 °C continuous depending on grease, and C3 clearance is the common hot-duty choice.
• Heat is the enemy of the sealed 6302-2RS: sustained running near the lip temperature limit hardens the rubber, after which grease escapes and dirt tracks in — watch the housing temperature in hot drives.
• Never mix components between two 6302-2RS-NSK units: rings, cage and balls are factory-matched and are not field-interchangeable, even between identical designations.
• Do not quieten a noisy bearing by preloading it: the 6300-series is a deep-groove design, not angular-contact; axial preload raises temperature and shortens grease life.
• NSK catalogues the contact-sealed version as 6302DDU (suffix DDU), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling; it is greased for life and the contacting lip lowers the speed ceiling versus the open bearing. NSK's DDU lip design is single-lip contact, so grease life is longer than VV but drag torque is higher.
• At 15 mm bore the 6302 sits in NSK's small-bore range; NSK ships these sizes with a pressed-steel cage and P0 tolerance as standard, and NSK's EA (extra-precision) or P5 class is a special-order upgrade for spindle duty — do not assume catalogue P0 figures hold for instrument use without an NSK engineering check.
• NSK rates 6302 at 12.6 kN dynamic (C) and 5.45 kN static (C0); this light-to-medium rating suits fractional-horsepower drives and instruments — for conveying or gearbox duty with shock loads, verify the equivalent dynamic load stays well below C.
• At 83 g, 6302 is light enough for hand assembly but should be pressed on with a fitting sleeve against the inner ring; do not strike the outer ring or cage with a hammer.
• The 15×42×13 mm envelope of 6302 gives a D/d ratio of 2.80 and 13.5 mm radial section height — a heavy NSK section built for high-load, lower-speed duty; specifying it in a high-rpm motor generates excess heat and shortens grease life, so prefer a 62/63-series there.
• The 12.6/5.45 kN load ratings, mass 83 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6302DDU on the 15×42×13 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6302 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 6302 — a new bearing pressed onto a worn or oval seat reproduces the original failure mode in a fraction of its expected life.
• Keep NSK bearings in the original packaging until fitting: the wrapper carries the production lot, and the unopened shelf life of greased sealed units is typically quoted at three to five years in dry, vibration-free storage.