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6208 bearing: 40 × 80 × 18 mm

Bearings › 6208

A 6208 is a deep groove ball bearing, 40 mm bore, 80 mm outside diameter, 18 mm wide. Variants: 6208-2RS (rubber sealed), 6208-ZZ (metal shields), 6208 open.

Bore40 mm
Outside diameter (OD)80 mm
Width18 mm
Dynamic load rating C32.5 kN
Static load rating C019 kN
Limiting speed11 000 r/min
Weight0.352 kg

Ratings and weight: SKF product page, skf.com, read 2 Oct 2026, designation 6208. Limiting speed as SKF gives it.

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What the number means

6Deep groove ball bearing
2Light series
08Bore 08 × 5 = 40 mm

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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 40 × 80 × 18 mm: 40 × 80 × 18 mm bearings. Measured a bearing with no number on it? Type the bore, OD and width into Benchsmith → Find → Bearing.