2206-ETN9 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 2206-ETN9 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 30 x 62 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 30 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 62 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 23.8 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 6.7 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.35 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 22000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 15000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 260 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 2206 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 | 1.181 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 2.441 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | 06 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 16 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) | 7 of 23 |
| Bore above smallest 2200-series size | 20 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2206 | NTN | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 30×62×20 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
| 2206-E-2RS1TN9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 30×62×20 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (23.8/6.7 kN vs 15.6/4.65 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 2206-E-2RS1KTN9 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 30×62×20 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (23.8/6.7 kN vs 15.6/4.65 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 2206-EKTN9 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 30×62×20 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 2206 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 2206-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: 2206 carries code 06 = 30 mm (code × 5). Envelope 30×62×20 mm (1.181×2.441×0.787 in) with a 16.0 mm radial section height, C 23.8 kN, C0 6.7 kN and Pu 0.35 kN. The open 2206 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 30 mm shaft. Reference (thermal) speed 22000 r/min, limiting speed 15000 r/min, catalogue mass 260 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- textile spindles and looms
- fan and blower shafts
- woodworking machine spindles
- light gearbox layshafts
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without adequate external sealing
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- fretting corrosion on a creeping shaft or housing seat
- cage damage from running beyond the limiting speed
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate up to roughly 2–3° of static misalignment, but the sealed 2206-ETN9 (2RS1) allows less — the lip seal binds before the spherical raceway does.
- The spherical outer raceway lets 2206-ETN9 tolerate shaft deflection, but it does not increase thrust capacity — combined loads still need an angular-contact or deep-groove bearing.
- The ETN9 suffix on 2206-ETN9 denotes a glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide 66 cage: quiet and light at the 15000 r/min limiting speed, but it softens above roughly 120 °C — check the oil temperature in hot drives.
- Assign interference to the rotating ring: on a 30 mm rotating shaft use a k5 seat with an H7 housing; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
- Catalogue ratings for 2206-ETN9 (C 23.8 kN, C0 6.7 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 2206-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.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 2206-ETN9?
SKF 2206 ETN9 measures 30 mm bore × 62 mm OD × 20 mm width (1.181 × 2.441 × 0.787 in), mass about 260 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 2206 work?
The final two digits of 2206 are bore code 06, multiplied by 5 to give 30 mm.
What is the speed rating of 2206-ETN9?
SKF lists a 22000 r/min thermal reference speed and a 15000 r/min mechanical limiting speed for 2206 ETN9; real limits also depend on lubrication and fits.
How much misalignment can 2206-ETN9 tolerate?
Self-aligning ball bearings tolerate roughly 2–3° of static misalignment for open executions; sealed 2RS1 variants like 2206-ETN9 allow less (about 1°) because the seal lip binds first.
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.