6316-RSR 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 6316-RSR model number is decoded

6316-RSR uses two non-contact elastomer lips with very low drag; coarse debris stays out, but the bearing is not liquid-tight. Within the medium 63xx section (diameter series 3 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 16 by five gives the 80 mm bore; the 170 mm outside diameter and 39 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 80 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a k5 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. NSK's non-contact seal suffix is VV (catalogue number 6316VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability is close to the open bearing but VV is not liquid-tight.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• At 80 mm bore the ring mass is significant: heat 6316 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 63xx medium section at 80 mm bore gains dynamic rating through larger rolling elements on a 170 mm OD; the penalty is mass and a lower limiting speed than the 6216 — do not specify it for speed-critical shafts.
• RSR low-friction seals on 6316-RSR run faster than contact-seal 6316-2RS but let fine dust and moisture past the non-contact lip; in dirty or wet duty specify 6316-2RS instead.
• The low-drag lip of 6316-RSR barely touches the inner ring; after long shelf storage the grease can separate, so rotate the rings by hand and confirm smooth, silent running before fitting.
• Deep-groove ball bearings tolerate only minutes of misalignment; if the 170 mm housing cannot be aligned, switch to a self-aligning type rather than shimming 6316-RSR.
• Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6316-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
• NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6316VV (suffix VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling. NSK rates its speed capability close to the open bearing, but VV is not liquid-tight — for wet or fine-dust duty step up to the DDU contact seal (industry-neutral -2RS).
• At 80 mm bore 6316 is in NSK's upper general-purpose range; the pressed-steel cage is standard, but mid-section 63xx sizes at this bore can be ordered with a machined brass cage (suffix M) for heavy-shock or very-low-speed duty — confirm cage material with the NSK channel if the application sees impact loads.
• At 135 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 86.5 kN static (C0), 6316 is a heavy-load NSK bearing for industrial gearboxes and large conveyors; NSK expects a machined brass cage (suffix M) at this rating for shock duty, and the static C0 must be checked against any mounting or lifting loads.
• At 3670 g (3.7 kg), 6316 needs mechanical handling for mounting; NSK recommends induction heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) rather than pressing cold, and a lifting eye if the housing is pre-assembled.
• The 80×170×39 mm envelope of 6316 gives a D/d ratio of 2.13 and 45.0 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 135/86.5 kN load ratings, mass 3670 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6316VV on the 80×170×39 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6316 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 6316 — a new bearing pressed onto a worn or oval seat reproduces the original failure mode in a fraction of its expected life.
• NSK supplies its sealed units pre-greased for general duty between roughly -10 and +110 °C; low-temperature, food-grade and high-temperature fills are special executions — ask at order time, because DDU/VV units are not designed to be opened and repacked.