YAR-211-200-2F bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The YAR-211-200-2F is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 50.8 x 100 x 55.6 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 = 100 mm d = 50.8 B = 55.6 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 50.8 mm, outer diameter D 100 mm, width B 55.6 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 50.8 mm
Outer diameter D 100 mm
Width B 55.6 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield 2RS
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 43.6 kN
Basic static load rating C0 29 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 1.25 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 3600 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 1200 g
Manufacturer designation YAR 211-200-2F
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 2 in
Outer diameter D 3.937 in
Width B 2.189 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 24.6 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) 30 of 45
Bore above smallest YAR2-series size 38.8 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
YAR-211-200-2RF SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 50.8x100x55.6 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YAR 211-200-2RF is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs.
YEL-211-200-2F SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 50.8x100x55.6 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YEL 211-200-2F is the eccentric collar locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal 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 YAR-211-200-2F model number is decoded

YAR 211-200-2F is SKF's 50.8 mm-bore grub-screw insert bearing with the inner ring extended on both sides in the YAR2 series — a Y-bearing with a spherically ground outside surface for static self-alignment inside a matching SKF Y-housing, boundary dimensions 50.8x100x55.6 mm. Wide-inner-ring deep-groove ball geometry carries the load: the extended inner ring gives the shaft grip and the seal lands, while the outer ring stays narrow and spherically ground on its outside surface. the YAR prefix names SKF grub-screw Y-bearings: two set screws in the extended inner ring lock the shaft at a 120 deg angle, and the inner ring extends symmetrically on both sides. the three-digit -200 tail codes the bore in inches for inch-shaft bearings: 2 whole inch = 50.8 mm (first digit whole inches, next two sixteenths of an inch). suffix -2F means an NBR rubber contact seal plus a plain pressed-steel flinger on EACH side: the lip rides the extended inner ring while the flinger sheds coarse contamination before it reaches the lip. Envelope 50.8x100x55.6 mm (2x3.937x2.189 in), outer ring 25 mm wide, C 43.6 kN, C0 29 kN, Pu 1.25 kN. The catalogue publishes a single speed ceiling, the limiting speed: 3,600 r/min; mass 1200 g. At the printed limiting speed of 3,600 r/min the mean diameter dm = 75.4 mm implies dn about 2.71x10^5 mm.r/min — the speed-demand figure used when comparing this insert with open deep-groove sizes of the same bore. Speed ceiling of 3,600 r/min is the catalogue mechanical limit for THIS execution; seal lip and flinger drag, not steel fatigue, are normally what cap it, so real fan duty is planned well below it. Outer-vs-overall width: the outer ring is 25 mm wide inside the 55.6 mm total, so the extended inner ring accounts for 0.55 of the overall width (15.3 mm of axial projection per side). Load balance for documentation: C0 29 kN against C 43.6 kN gives a 0.665 ratio; mounted-unit positions with shock and standstill loading are normally checked on C0, while conveyor and fan duty are evaluated on the L10 figure. Spherical-seat note in numbers: the 100 mm OD is ground spherical, so the self-aligning pivot happens on a circle roughly pi x 75.4 = 236.876 mm in mean circumference — keep that interface greased, because corrosion locking turns the pivot into a fixed misaligned mount. Both-sides sealed order-number note: the two set screws clamp through dimpled recesses in the extended inner ring; tighten alternately to the catalogue procedure and retighten after the first run-in period, because the -2F flingers keep dust out but cannot compensate for a screw that walked loose. Set-screw geometry on this size: the two 120 deg screws bear on the 50.8 mm shaft inside the 55.6 mm total width while the outer ring is only 25 mm wide, leaving the extended ring to carry the screw points clear of the ball track.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • head- and tail-shaft pillow blocks in unit handling
  • ventilation and extraction fans
  • garden and groundcare equipment

Known failure patterns

  • hammering the bearing onto a tight shaft through the outer ring brinells the ball tracks before first start-up
  • set screws loosen under vibration or reversing load, letting the inner ring spin and fret the shaft at the screw points
  • sphered OD and spherical housing bore left dry or painted over: the static self-aligning feature freezes solid with corrosion
  • water or slurry past the seal lip emulsifies the life-long grease and rusts the flinger recess
  • two bearings of the same size but different locking styles swapped during overhaul — shaft preparation (dimples, collar space, sleeve seat) no longer matches

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • The 33.4 mm s1 dimension is the screw seating geometry inside the 30.6 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 50.8 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 43.6/29 kN figures belong specifically to YAR 211-200-2F; 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-211-200-2F?

YAR 211-200-2F measures 50.8 mm bore x 100 mm OD x 55.6 mm overall width (outer ring 25 mm wide), 2 x 3.937 x 2.189 in; mass about 1200 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 43.6 kN, C0 29 kN, Pu 1.25 kN, limiting speed 3,600 r/min.

What does the designation YAR 211-200-2F mean?

the YAR prefix names SKF grub-screw Y-bearings: two set screws in the extended inner ring lock the shaft at a 120 deg angle, and the inner ring extends symmetrically on both sides. the three-digit -200 tail codes the bore in inches for inch-shaft bearings: 2 whole inch = 50.8 mm (first digit whole inches, next two sixteenths of an inch). suffix -2F means an NBR rubber contact seal plus a plain pressed-steel flinger on EACH side: the lip rides the extended inner ring while the flinger sheds coarse contamination before it reaches the lip.

How is YAR-211-200-2F lubricated?

It is grease-filled and sealed for life at the factory; the housing fitting allows re-greasing through the outer-ring arrangement where provided. Never mix grease types on the food-grade HV/VE495 executions.

How do the set screws lock the 50.8 mm shaft?

Two set screws in the extended inner ring, spaced 120 deg apart, are tightened in sequence against the shaft; their points create small indentations that resist rotation and axial drift. Use the SKF mounting procedure and re-check after run-in, especially on vibrating conveyors.

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.