2205-ETN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 2205-ETN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 25 x 52 x 18 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 25 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 52 mm |
| Width B | 18 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 16.8 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 4.4 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.23 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 26000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 18000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 160 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 2205 ETN9 |
| 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 & 2200-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 2200-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 2200-series | 200 mm |
| Width range across 2200-series | 14–53 mm |
| Bore position in 2200-series (smallest first) | 6 of 23 |
| Bore above smallest 2200-series size | 15 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2205 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 25×52×18 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
| 2205-E-2RS1TN9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 25×52×18 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.8/4.4 kN vs 14.3/4 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 2205-E-2RS1KTN9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 25×52×18 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.8/4.4 kN vs 14.3/4 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 2205-EKTN9 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 25×52×18 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 2205 EKTN9 is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement, tapered bore execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only the seal/cage/bore execution differs. |
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 2205-ETN9 model number is decoded
The 22xx series is the wide light-section self-aligning ball bearing (ISO dimension series 22). the last two digits encode the bore: 2205 carries code 05 = 25 mm (code × 5). Envelope 25×52×18 mm (0.984×2.047×0.709 in) with a 13.5 mm radial section height, C 16.8 kN, C0 4.4 kN and Pu 0.23 kN. The open 2205 ETN9 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The ETN9 suffix identifies the glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage execution. The bore is cylindrical (straight), for a press-fit on a 25 mm shaft. Reference (thermal) speed 26000 r/min, limiting speed 18000 r/min, catalogue mass 160 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- small electric motors
- conveyor idler rollers
- agricultural machinery shafts
- textile spindles and looms
Known failure patterns
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without shaft grounding
- excessive misalignment loading one ball row heavily and spalling it early
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount 2205-ETN9 by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) on a cylindrical bore — driving it home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- Mount 2205-ETN9 by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) on a cylindrical bore — driving it home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- The ETN9 suffix on 2205-ETN9 denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 18000 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
- Catalogue ratings for 2205-ETN9 (C 16.8 kN, C0 4.4 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.
- Mount 2205-ETN9 by heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) on a cylindrical bore — driving it home through the outer ring or balls brinells the raceways.
- The fatigue load limit is 0.23 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 2205-ETN9?
SKF 2205 ETN9 measures 25 mm bore × 52 mm OD × 18 mm width (0.984 × 2.047 × 0.709 in), mass about 160 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 2205 work?
The final two digits of 2205 are bore code 05, multiplied by 5 to give 25 mm.
What load can 2205-ETN9 take?
Catalogue values for 2205 ETN9: dynamic C 16.8 kN, static C0 4.4 kN, fatigue limit Pu 0.23 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 25 mm bore.
What is the speed rating of 2205-ETN9?
SKF lists a 26000 r/min thermal reference speed and a 18000 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 2205 ETN9; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.
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.