Product Overview: 6201 Deep Groove Ball Bearing
Key Features at a Glance:
- Open Design: Offers maximum flexibility for integration into custom lubrication systems or the application of customer-specific seals or shields post-manufacture.
- High Load Capacity: The light series design provides significantly increased radial load-carrying ability compared to extra-light series bearings of similar dimensions.
- High-Speed Capable: Engineered for efficient and reliable operation at elevated rotational speeds.
- Precision Foundation: Supplied in standard open tolerances, serving as the base for producing higher P5 precision grades and all customised variants.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Bearing Type |
Single Row Deep Groove Ball Bearing |
| ISO Dimension Series |
62 Series – Light |
| Basic Designation |
6201 |
| Suffix |
Open design (no suffix) |
| Bore Diameter (d) |
12 mm |
| Outer Diameter (D) |
32 mm |
| Width (B) |
10 mm |
| Dynamic Load Rating (Cʳ) |
6.82 kN |
| Static Load Rating (Cₒʳ) |
3.05 kN |
| Limiting Speed (Grease) |
22,000 r/min |
| Limiting Speed (Oil) |
28,000 r/min |
| Weight (approx.) |
48.0 g |
Detailed Product Information
Design & Flexibility
The 6201 features the deep groove raceway, capable of carrying high radial and moderate axial loads. Its open design is its key attribute, making it the ideal starting point for engineered solutions. This allows for application-specific lubrication schemes, re-lubrication capability, or the integration of custom seals or shields (Z, RS, RZ, 2RS, etc.) either by the end-user or as a value-added service from Welink Bearing. We routinely use this base design to manufacture shielded (6201Z), sealed (6201-2RS), or high-precision variants to order.
Performance Characteristics
This bearing is designed for durable performance and adaptability. The open design facilitates optimal heat dissipation and is compatible with a wide range of standard and specialised greases and oils. Manufactured to standard industrial tolerances, the 6201 forms the core component for our P5 precision grade and other customised bearings, ensuring a foundation of quality for all higher-performance derivatives.
Applications
The 6201 is a highly versatile bearing found across numerous sectors, particularly where standardisation, high load capacity, or further customisation is required:
- General Industrial Machinery: A common and robust choice for gearboxes, pulleys, conveyors, and general rotating shafts.
- Electric Motors: Used in various industrial AC/DC motors where the manufacturer applies their own sealing solution or where an open design is specified.
- Automotive Transmissions and Auxiliaries: Suitable for various applications within transmissions, starters, and other subsystems.
- Aftermarket & Maintenance: A standard and reliable replacement part for a vast array of industrial and automotive equipment.
