6201 bearing: 12 × 32 × 10 mm
Bearings › 6201
A 6201 is a deep groove ball bearing, 12 mm bore, 32 mm outside diameter, 10 mm wide. Variants: 6201-2RS (rubber sealed), 6201-ZZ (metal shields), 6201 open.
| Bore | 12 mm |
|---|---|
| Outside diameter (OD) | 32 mm |
| Width | 10 mm |
| Dynamic load rating C | 7.28 kN |
| Static load rating C0 | 3.1 kN |
| Limiting speed | 32 000 r/min |
| Weight | 0.0354 kg |
Ratings and weight: SKF product page, skf.com, read 2 Oct 2026, designation 6201. Limiting speed as SKF gives it.
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What the number means
6 | Deep groove ball bearing |
2 | Light series |
01 | Bore code 01 = 12 mm |
Ask for
- 6201-2RS: rubber sealed both sides. Other brands: SKF 6201-2RSH, FAG 6201-2RSR, NSK 6201DDU, NTN 6201LLU, Koyo 6201-2RS.
- 6201-ZZ: metal shields both sides. Other brands: SKF 6201-2Z, FAG 6201-2ZR, NSK 6201ZZ, NTN 6201ZZ, Koyo 6201ZZ.
- 6201: open, no seals or shields.
Add C3 for electric motors and anything that runs hot.
About the 62 series
The workhorse. Electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor rollers, anything with a moderate load and real speed. If you pull a bearing off a motor and it's metric, it's probably a 62 or a 63.
2RS keeps dirt out and grease in, but runs warmer and slower. ZZ shields run cooler but let fine dust through. Dirty or wet: 2RS. Fast and clean: ZZ or open with oil.
Motors usually want C3 clearance. The rotor heats up and grows; a CN bearing can run tight and die early.
Same bore, different size
Same size, different type
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Every bearing 12 × 32 × 10 mm: 12 × 32 × 10 mm bearings. Measured a bearing with no number on it? Type the bore, OD and width into Benchsmith → Find → Bearing.