YAR-206-2RF-HV bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The YAR-206-2RF-HV is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 30 x 62 x 38.1 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 = 62 mm d = 30 B = 38.1 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 30 mm, outer diameter D 62 mm, width B 38.1 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 30 mm
Outer diameter D 62 mm
Width B 38.1 mm
Material SS440C
Seal / shield 2RS
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 16.3 kN
Basic static load rating C0 11.2 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.475 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 3800 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 300 g
Manufacturer designation YAR 206-2RF/HV
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)
Last verified 2026-09-28

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-28

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 & YAR2-series range

Bore d 1.181 in
Outer diameter D 2.441 in
Width B 1.5 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 16 mm
Smallest bore in YAR2-series 12 mm
Largest outer diameter in YAR2-series 180 mm
Width range across YAR2-series 22.1–98.4 mm
Bore position in YAR2-series (smallest first) 14 of 45
Bore above smallest YAR2-series size 18 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
YAR-206-2RFGR-HV SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YAR 206-2RFGR/HV is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs.
YARAG-206 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
YAR-206-2RF SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
YAR-206-2RF-VE495 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
YAR-206-2F SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
YAR-206-103-2RF-HV SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YAR 206-103-2RF/HV is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs. NOTE the bore differs: 30 mm vs 30.162499999999998 mm (inch-coded vs metric shaft size) — same bearing envelope, NOT interchangeable shafts.
YAR-206-103-2RFGR-HV SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YAR 206-103-2RFGR/HV is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs. NOTE the bore differs: 30 mm vs 30.162499999999998 mm (inch-coded vs metric shaft size) — same bearing envelope, NOT interchangeable shafts.
YARAG-206-103 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. NOTE the bore differs: 30 mm vs 30.162499999999998 mm (inch-coded vs metric shaft size) — same bearing envelope, NOT interchangeable shafts.
YAR-206-103-2RF-VE495 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. NOTE the bore differs: 30 mm vs 30.162499999999998 mm (inch-coded vs metric shaft size) — same bearing envelope, NOT interchangeable shafts.
YAR-206-103-2F SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 30x62x38.1 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (16.3/11.2 kN vs 19.5/11.2 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. NOTE the bore differs: 30 mm vs 30.162499999999998 mm (inch-coded vs metric shaft size) — same bearing envelope, NOT interchangeable shafts.

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 YAR-206-2RF-HV model number is decoded

The YAR2 series order number YAR 206-2RF/HV is a SKF insert bearing (Y-bearing) for a 30 mm shaft: grub-screw insert bearing with the inner ring extended on both sides, built to the ISO 15 diameter-series envelope with a sphered OD of 62 mm. Inside is a sealed deep-groove ball set with an extended inner ring, two set screws 120 deg apart doing the shaft locking, and the sphered outer ring providing the unit's static alignment pivot. reading the YAR basic designation: set-screw shaft locking with the screws spaced 120 deg apart; YAR carries the symmetric, both-sides-extended inner ring. the size code 206 carries the usual bore arithmetic — 30 mm (code 06 x 5) — while the leading 2 marks the ISO 15 diameter series 2 sphered-OD envelope. the HV suffix means stainless rings and balls with food-grade compliant seals and grease; capacity is derated versus the carbon-steel part. Envelope 30x62x38.1 mm (1.181x2.441x1.5 in), outer ring 18 mm wide, C 16.3 kN, C0 11.2 kN, Pu 0.475 kN. The catalogue publishes a single speed ceiling, the limiting speed: 3,800 r/min; mass 300 g. Spherical-seat note in numbers: the 62 mm OD is ground spherical, so the self-aligning pivot happens on a circle roughly pi x 46 = 144.513 mm in mean circumference — keep that interface greased, because corrosion locking turns the pivot into a fixed misaligned mount. Width accounting on this execution: 38.1 mm overall and 18 mm outer-ring width leave the housing designer 20.1 mm of inner-ring projection to accommodate the locking arrangement. Static-first planning: the 0.294 kN of C0 per overall-width millimetre is the figure for belt tension peaks and rotor imbalance standstill loads on the 30 mm shaft, not the 16.3 kN L10 value. Mass-to-load ratio for YAR-206-2RF-HV: 18.405 g of catalogue mass per rated kN of C, and 10 g per millimetre of bore — useful when comparing executions of the same 30x62 mm envelope on the drawing. At the printed limiting speed of 3,800 r/min the mean diameter dm = 46 mm implies dn about 1.75x10^5 mm.r/min — the speed-demand figure used when comparing this insert with open deep-groove sizes of the same bore. Stainless food-range note: HV parts trade some capacity for corrosion resistance and food-compatible lubrication, and the printed limiting speed is set for that fill; do not top up with ordinary mineral grease in service — mixing greases can harden the food-grade fill and seize the seals. Service tip for YAR-206-2RF-HV: dimpled or drilled shaft spots under the screw points are sometimes specified on shock duty, but the standard mounting relies on point indentation alone — never substitute longer screws that reach the 16 mm radial section.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • head- and tail-shaft pillow blocks in unit handling
  • small packaging and labelling machines
  • garden and groundcare equipment

Known failure patterns

  • shaft tolerance too loose for point locking: the screws deform the soft inner ring but never reach a rigid seat
  • loose screws back out into the seal/flinger gap, tearing the NBR lip and admitting abrasive dust
  • water or slurry past the seal lip emulsifies the life-long grease and rusts the flinger recess
  • relubricated with incompatible grease that hardens the factory fill and drags the seals
  • misalignment beyond the static seat capability loads the seals continuously, wearing one lip through in weeks

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • The 22.2 mm s1 dimension is the screw seating geometry inside the 20.1 mm of extended inner ring; a shaft step that crowds that side prevents the screws reaching the shaft squarely.
  • Replacement discipline: a YAR insert is not interchangeable with an eccentric-collar unit of the same envelope — the shaft may need spot-facing or collar space that does not exist.
  • Do not specify the 30 mm grub-screw insert for a shaft harder than about 45 HRC without dimples: the screw points skate on hard surfaces and the unit creeps regardless of tightening torque.
  • The 16.3/11.2 kN figures belong specifically to YAR 206-2RF/HV; HV stainless, AG agricultural and VE495 zinc-plated variants of the same envelope publish derated values, so write the complete order number including suffixes on the purchase and maintenance records.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of YAR-206-2RF-HV?

Boundary dimensions: bore 30 mm, sphered OD 62 mm, overall width 38.1 mm; weight 300 g. Loads: dynamic 16.3 kN, static 11.2 kN, fatigue 0.475 kN; the only published speed is the 3,800 r/min limiting value.

What does the designation YAR 206-2RF/HV mean?

reading the YAR basic designation: set-screw shaft locking with the screws spaced 120 deg apart; YAR carries the symmetric, both-sides-extended inner ring. the size code 206 carries the usual bore arithmetic — 30 mm (code 06 x 5) — while the leading 2 marks the ISO 15 diameter series 2 sphered-OD envelope. the HV suffix means stainless rings and balls with food-grade compliant seals and grease; capacity is derated versus the carbon-steel part.

Can a grub-screw insert replace an eccentric-collar one?

Not without checking shaft and housing preparation: collar units need axial space for the collar and rely on rotation-direction self-tightening, while grub screws need clean shaft spots under the points. Same envelope does not mean same mounting.

Why is the outside surface spherical?

The convex spherical OD mates with a matching spherical bore in the SKF Y-housing, accommodating initial STATIC misalignment at mounting. It is not a continuous-oscillation pivot and it does not work in a cylindrical plain bore.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.