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One way to categorize bearings is by the type of rolling element they use. Using this method, there are five
types of bearings:

Ball bearings

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Cylindrical roller bearings

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Needle roller bearings

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Tapered roller bearings

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Spherical roller bearings

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Radial ball bearings will accommodate moderate to heavy radial loads and low to moderate thrust
loads in either direction.
Deep groove radial bearings are manufactured as open type bearings for oil or grease lubrication.
They are also available with metal shields and/or seals for use where moderate contamination is present
in the operation.
Angular contact bearings are single row types used where radial and thrust loads are combined in
the same application. They provide sufficient internal clearances to assume a specific contact angle
under thrust loading and are available with angles of 15, 30 and 40 degrees.
Double row bearings are manufactured both as filling slot and Conrad types, in light and medium
series. The filling slot type has higher load capacity but the Conrad type provides a quieter operation
and should be used when noise is a consideration.
Self-Aligning bearings are manufactured with two rows of balls and one continuous spherical
raceway in the outer ring. This allows for limited misalignment of the shaft and housing.
Maximum capacity bearings are filling slot type bearings used in applications involving heavy radial
loads and low speeds where thrust loads are comparatively low. The incorporated filling slots in the
inner and outer rings so they can be loaded with additional balls for greater capacity.
Mast guide bearings are bearings with a high load capacity, specially designed for use in fork lift
trucks. These bearings are similar to single row or double row deep groove bearings but the outer race
has a very thick cross-section which performs as a wheel or tire. Mast guide bearings can withstand
heavy radial loads and occasional thrust loads. Mounted on the fork carriage they provide smooth
action as the forks are raised and lowered.
Integral shaft bearings include a shaft with bearing races machined on its OD The outer bearing ring,
cage and rolling elements are mounted directly on the shaft and an inner ring is not required. These are
commonly referred to as water pump bearings since that is a major application for them.
Special bearings include Inch Series bearings, bearings made specifically for automotive air
compressor applications and bearings made with special bore, width, or OD

Interchange - Single Row Deep Groove Ball Bearings

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McMaster-Carr.

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Description

P/N

NSK

SKF

Torr / Faf

FAG

MRC

Inch

Rxx

Rxx

Sxx

Rxx

Rxx

Extra small

6xx

6xx

3x

6xx

3x

Extra light

60xx

60xx

91xxK

60xx

1xxK

Light

62xx

62xx

2xx

62xx

2xxS

Medium

63xx

63xx

3xx

63xx

3xxS

Extra thin section

68xx

618xx

--

618xx

--

Very thin section

69xx

619xx

93xxK

619xx

--

Thin section

16xxx

16xxx

--

16xxx

--

Maximum capacity, light

BL2xx

2xx

2xxW

2xx

2xxM

Maximum capacity, medium BL3xx

3xx

3xxW

3xx

3xxM

Two seals (contact)

DDU

2RS

PP

2RSR

ZZ

One seal (contact)

DU

RS

RSR

Two shields

ZZ

2Z

DD

2ZR

FF

One shield

ZR

Snap ring

NR

NR

NR

Steel cage

BLANK J

BLANK

BLANK BLANK

MBR

Suffix Brass Cage

BRZ

Suffix Brass Cage

MBR

BRZ

Heat stabilized 200C

X28

S1

--

S1

--

Tight clearance

C2

C2

C2

Tight

Normal clearance

BLANK BLANK R

BLANK Normal

Loose clearance

C3

EM(C3) P

C3

Loose

Extra loose clearance

C4

C4

C4

Extra Loose

Electric motor grade

QE6

--

--

--

Interchange - Double Row Ball Bearings

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Description

P/N

NSK

SKF

Torr / Faf

MRC

Self-aligning, extra narrow

12xx

12xx

--

--

Self-aligning, narrow

133xx

13xx

--

--

Self-aligning, wide

22xx

22xx

--

--

Self-aligning, extra wide

23xx

23xx

--

--

Double row, maximum compliment, light 32xx

52xxE

52xxW

52xxM (K)

Double row, max. compliment, medium 33xx

53xxE

53xxW

53xxM (K)

Double row, conrad, light

52xxA

52xxK

52xxC(SBK)

52xx

Double row, conrad, light

52xx

52xxA

52xxK

52xxC(SBK)

Double row, conrad, medium

53xx

53xxA

53xxK

53xxC (SB)

Two seals

2RS

2RS1

--

--

Two shields

ZZ

2Z

--

FF

Snap ring

NR

NR

polyamide cage

TNG

TN9

pRB

--

Steel cage

BLANK BLANK

BLANK

Suffix Tapered bore

--

--

Extra capacity

--

--

Tight clearance

C2

C2

C2

Normal clearance

BLANK BLANK R

BLANK

Loose clearance

C3

C3

C3

Extra loose clearance

C4

C4

C4

Interchange - Angular Contact (ABEC 1 & 3) Ball Bearings

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Description

NSK

SKF

FAG

MRC

Torr / Faf
Light

72xx

72xx

72xx

72xx

72xx

73xx

73xx

73xx

73xx

73xx

Heavy

74xx

74xx

74xx

74xx

74xx

40 deg. contact

WN

pJ

30 deg. contact

--

--

--

BLANK

25 deg. contact

A5

ACD

--

--

15 deg. contact

CD

--

Machined brass cage M

MBR

Mp

BRZ

pressed brass cage

BLANK

Yp

--

polyamide cage

TY

pRC

TVp

BKE

Steel cage

--

Jp

BLANK

Flush ground faces

BLANK

UO,UA DU

petrochemical

BMpC BECBM --

P/N Medium

Suffix

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Glossary - Cylindrical Roller Bearings

NU style single row - NU style bearings have two machined flanges on the outer ring and no flanges
on the inner ring.
N Style single row - N style bearings have two machined flanges on the inner ring and no flanges on
the outer ring, with rollers and cage on the inner ring. Like the NU style, the N has no thrust load
carrying capability.
NJ style single row - NJ style bearings have two machined flanges on the outer ring and a machined
flange on one side of the inner ring. The roller and cage assembly is in the outer ring. The integral flange
on the inner ring allows this bearing to carry an axial load.
NF style single row - NF style bearings have two machined flanges on the inner ring and one flange
on the outer ring, with roller and cage on the inner ring. Like the NJ bearing, these bearings have some
thrust load capability.
NH style single row - NH style bearings have two machined flanges on the outer ring and a
machined flange on one side of the inner ring. A special-design inner ring allows use of a stabilizing ring
on the non-flange side. As a result, these bearings can carry axial loads in both directions. The roller
and cage assembly is mounted in the outer ring.
NUP style single row - NUP style bearings are similar to the NJ style and come with a special ring
often called a thrust collar. Mounted on the non-flange side of the inner ring, the thrust collar allows the
bearing to carry an axial load in both directions. The thrust collar extends out of the bearing on one
side, so the dimension across the inner ring is slightly greater than that of the outer ring.
Double row styles (NN, NNU) - Double Row cylindrical roller bearings are denoted by two N's
within the part number (e.g., NN or NNU). The dimensions for these can be found in the Super
Precision section of this catalog and can be ordered with standard precision.
S-Type - Sealed-Clean Bearings for chain conveyors demonstrate a high efficiency under high
temperatures and wet conditions for a longer period with an improved sealing system. These bearings
are packed with a quality grease of high thermal resistance and durability.
Continuous Caster Roller Bearings - These are 2-split bearing units of a highly reliable design and
feature a long service life. Cylindrical roller bearings with self-aligning rings having a proper alignment
function.
Four Row Cylindrical Roller Bearings - Are also popular roll neck bearings providing several

benefits. First, the inner ring is separable form the outer ring and rollers which allows the inner ring to
remain with the roll during grinding processes. This assures precise concentricity and negligible run-out
providing for high rolling accuracy. Secondly, this design allows for greater radial load carrying and
higher operating speeds. Four row cylindricals must be used in combination with a thrust bearing which
is usually a two row taper, angular contact ball bearings, or a deep groove ball bearing depending on
the thrust load present.

Interchange - Cylindrical Roller Bearings

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Description

Prefix

NSK

SKF

FAG

Single row, no flanges on outer ring

Single row, no flanges on inner ring

NU

NU

NU

Single row, 1 flange inner

NJ

NJ

NJ

Single row, 1 flange outer

NF

NF

--

Single row, 1 flange inner, with retaining ring NUP

NUP

NUP

Single row, 1 flange inner w/stabilizing ring NH

NH

NH

Double row, flanges outer/flanges inner

HJ

HJ

HJ

NNU/NN NNU/NN NNU/NN

Light

2XX

2XX

2XX

Medium

3XX

3XX

3XX

P/N

Suffix

Heavy

4XX

4XX

4XX

Extra Light

10XX

10XX

10XX

Light, Wide

22XX

22XX

22XX

Medium, Wide

23XX

23XX

23XX

Ployamide cage

TVP2

Composite high temp (200C) cage

T7

--

--

Machined brass cage

M,M1

Pressed steel cage

W,WS

JP1

High capacity design

EC

Full complement (no cage)

Tight clearance

C2

C2

C2

Normal clearance

BLANK BLANK BLANK

Loose clearance

C3

C3

C3

Extra loose clearance

C4

C4

C4

Glossary - Spherical Roller Bearings

Spherical Roller Bearings - Are double row self-aligning bearings capable of carrying heavy radial
loads combined with moderate thrust loads in either direction. They are extremely resistant to shock
loads and their self-aligning feature allows full capacity loading despite shaft deflection.
Continuous Caster Rollers - These are 2-split bearing units of a highly reliable design and feature a
long service life. Cylindrical roller bearings with self-aligning rings having a proper alignment function.
Spherical Roller Bearings TL Series - Excellent performance with high temperature equipment.
High strength to prevent inner ring fractures.
Shaker Screen Bearings - Are designed for vibrating applications such as screens, feeders and
compactors. These are self-aligning spherical roller bearings designed to accommodate the high loads,
static and dynamic misalignment characteristics, and severe environmental conditions inherent in these
applications.
Triple Ring Bearings - Are specially designed for use with controlled crown rolls used extensively in
the paper industry. These high load capacity bearings provide "shaft within shaft" operation, while
simplifying the surrounding structure and installation.

Interchange - Spherical Roller Bearings

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NSK.

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Description

NSK

SKF

Torr/FAF

FAG

Very Light

239xx

239xx

239xx

239xx

Light

230xx

230xx

230xx

230xx

Light, Wide

240xx

240xx

240xx

240xx

Medium

231xx

231xx

231xx

231xx

P/N Medium, Wide

241xx

241xx

241xx

241xx

Heavy

222xx

222xx

222xx

222xx

Heavy, Wide

232xx

232xx

232xx

232xx

Extra Heavy

213xx

213xx

213xx

213xx

Extra Heavy, Wide

223xx

223xx

223xx

223xx

Bronze case, one piece, guide ring

CAM,AM CA,CACM YM

Bronze cage, two piece, guide flange

MC

BR

MB

Steel cage, two piece, guide ring

C,CD

CJ,CC

CJ, VJ

BLANK

Polyamide cage, two piece

--

VCF

TVPB

Tapered bore 1:12

Tapered bore 1:30

K30

K30

K30

Carburized steel, complete bearing

ECD

W40

W209

Carburized steel, inner ring only

g3

ECB

W401

W209B

Lube groove & holes outer ring

E4

W33

W33

Lube groove & holes outer ring, holes inner

E7
ring

W513

W33W94

Sheading0AB

Holes only outer ring

E3

W20

W20

SY

Holes only inner ring

E5

W26

W94

heading0AB

No relube features

BLANK

BLANK

BLANK

--

E42

W77

W84

heading0

Suffix Plugs provided for outer ring holes

Combination W33, W4, W31

E4P53

W507

W33W4W31 --

Combination W33, W31

E4U22

W506

W33W31

Combination W33, W26, W31

E7U22

W509

W33W94W31 Sheading0A

Outer ring w/extra close running accuracy

P52

C04

C04

T52BN

Inner ring w/extra close running accuracy

P53

C02

C02

T52BE

Inner & outer ring w/extra close running

accuracy

P55

C08

C08

T52BW

Special inspection measures

U22

W31

W31

--

Inner ring & outer ring heat stabilized to

200C

S11

S1

--

--

Tight clearance

C2

C2

C2

C2

Normal clearance

BLANK

BLANK

BLANK

BLANK

Loose clearance

C3

C3

C3

C3

Extra loose clearance

C4

C4

C4

C4

--

Glossary - Tapered Roller Bearings

Four Row Tapered Roller Bearings Are very popular for use on roll necks. Most of these bearings
are composed of two double cones (four Inner ring raceways), a cone spacer, two single cups (one at
each end), one double cup (the center two raceways in the outer rings), and two cup spacers. They
are very effective at operating under heavy radial and axial loads at low to moderate speeds. NSK
four row tapered bearings are standardly supplied with carburized rings and rollers and are compatible
with industry standards. "Sealed-Clean" bearings are four row tapers with seals for the harshest of
operating environments. NSK's patented design provides the optimum sealing efficiency with only a
slight loss of capacity.
Two Row Tapered Roller Bearings Are very common as the back-up thrust bearing in a rolling mill
or as the roll neck in lighter duty rolling mills. Two row tapers are designed in a variety of styles for
different applications. Converging bearings (TDI, TDIE, TDIS) consist of one double cone and two
single cups possibly with a cup spacer. Diverging bearings (TDO, TDOD, TDOC) consist of two
single cones, a cone spacer, and one double cup.

Interchange - Inch Tapered Roller Bearings

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Description
Extra heavy

NSK SKF Timken FAG

EH

EH

EH

KEH

Heavier than heavy

HH

HH

HH

KHH

Heavy

KH

Heavy medium

HM

HM

HM

KHM

KM

Light medium

LM

LM

LM

KLM

Light

KL

Lighter than light

LL

LL

LL

KLL

Extra light

EL

EL

EL

KEL

0 to 2359'59.99

1xxxx 1xxxx 1xxxx

1xxxx

24 to 2529'59.99

2xxxx 2xxxx 2xxxx

2xxxx

2530' to 2659'59.99

3xxxx 3xxxx 3xxxx

3xxxx

27 to 2829'59.99

4xxxx 4xxxx 4xxxx

4xxxx

2830' to 3029'59.99

5xxxx 5xxxx 5xxxx

5xxxx

Cup 3030' to 3229'59.99

Angle 3230' to 3559'59.99

6xxxx 6xxxx 6xxxx

6xxxx

7xxxx 7xxxx 7xxxx

7xxxx

36 to 4459'59.99

8xxxx 8xxxx 8xxxx

8xxxx

45 up, but not thrust only conforms to AFBMA standard case

carburized cup & cone

9xxxx 9xxxx 9xxxx

9xxxx

Prefix Medium

R
G

Interchange - Metric Tapered Roller Bearings

Description

NSK

SKF Timken FAG

High capacity design

HR

Light

HR302xx 302xx 302xx

302xx

Medium

HR303xx 303xx 303xx

303xx

Medium, steep angle

HR303xxD 313xx 313xx

313xx

Extra light, wide

HR329xx 329xx 329xx

329xx

P/N very light, wide

Light, wide

HR320xx 320xx 320xx

320xx

HR322xx 322xx 322xx

322xx

Medium, wide

HR323xx 323xx 323xx

323xx

Very light, extra wide

HR330xx 330xx 330xx

330xx

Light, extra wide

HR331xx 331xx 331xx

331xx

Medium, extra wide

HR332xx 332xx 332xx

332xx

Medium contact angle

Steep contact angle

--

--

--

Modified internal design X

Suffix

--

--

--

g
Conforms to ISO 355 J

--

--

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Glossary
Cylindrical roller thrust bearings (TMP) - These are thrust bearings containing cylindrical rollers.
They can sustain only axial loads, but they are suitable for heavy loads and have high axial rigidity. The
cages are machined brass.
Tapered roller thrust bearings (TT, TTF or V-Flat) - These are thrust bearings containing tapered
rollers. TT-type bearings, which have a rib on the housing washer, can accurately guide the shaft in the
radial direction. TTF-type bearings, which have no rib on the housing washer, can tolerate some
eccentricity during operation.
The ball thrust bearings are designed to handle thrust loads while operating at high speeds. These
bearings can be ordered with an aligning seat and aligning washer if misalignment or deflection can not
be avoided.
The spherical thrust bearings are designed to handle very heavy thrust loads in one direction while
operating at low to moderate speeds. The design of the spherical thrust will also allow for some radial
load while thrust load is imposed. The spherical shape of the outer ring raceway makes these bearings
excellent for handling misalignment.

Interchange - Ball Thrust Bearings

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McMaster-Carr.
Description

NSK

SKF FAG

Single direction

511xx

511xx 511xx

Single direction

512xx

512xx 512xx

Single direction

513xx

513xx 513xx

Single direction

514xx

514xx 514xx

Single direction with aligning seat

532xx

532xx 532xx

Single direction with aligning seat

533xx

533xx 533xx

P/N Single direction with aligning seat

534xx

534xx 534xx

Double direction

522xx

522xx 522xx

Double direction

523xx

523xx 523xx

Double direction

524xx

524xx 524xx

Double direction with aligning seat

542xx

542xx 542xx

Double direction with aligning seat

543xx

543xx 543xx

Double direction with aligning seat

544xx

544xx 544xx

Steel cage

BLANK J

FP

Brass cage

MP

Suffix Boundary dimensions adopted to ISO X

--

With self-aligning seat washer

ABEC 5 precision class

P5

P5

P5

Interchange - Spherical Thrust Bearings

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Description NSK SKF FAG Torrington
Light
P/N Medium

Suffix

292xx 292xx 292xx 292xx

293xx 293xx 293xx 293xx

Heavy

294xx 294xx 294xx 294xx

Steel Cage

EJ

Brass Cage M

EMB EM

EJ

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Standard Duty Pillow Blocks bearings are mounted in rigid housings of simple construction. These
are the most common pillow blocks and are used extensively for various kinds of power transmission
in stationary equipment and machinery.
Standard Duty, Low Base Pillow Blocks are basically the same design as standard pillow blocks,
however the lower base provides a lower center of operation. This makes the unit particularly suitable
when space between the center and the mounting base is limited.
Cylindrical Cartridge Bearings are designed to provide shaft support where the shaft axis is
perpendicular to and passing through a solid support, in a location where the cartridges can be
mounted with a press rather than bolt flanges.
Standard Duty, 4-bolt Flange units have square flanges which can be easily attached to a mounting
surface with four bolts. This simple method of installation makes this unit convenient for applications
where frequent disassembly may be required.
Standard Duty, 4-bolt Flange have the same design as the set-screw type, however the distance
between bearing center and flange back face is longer, to provide sufficient clearance to use a bearing
with an eccentric locking collar.
Standard Duty 2-bolt Flange units have a housing with an oval flange with two bolt holes for
mounting. This type of unit is easily installed and is suitable where mounting space is limited or where it
is necessary to minimize the distance between shafts.

Interchange - Mounted Bearing Units

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Description

Insert

NSK

SKF

Seal
Master

Torr/FAF

Bearing, tapered bore w/adaptor, relube

UK

--

--

--

Bearing, set screw, wide ir, relube

UC

YAR2

GCxxxxKRRB 2-xx

Bearing, set screw, narrow ir, non-relube

UB

--

--

Bearing, ecc locking collar, narrow ir, nonrelube

EN

YET2

GRAxxxxRRB VxxE

Bearing, ecc locking collar, wide ir, relube

EW

YEL2

GxxxxKRRB

R-xxE

Block, tapped-base with set screw

UCPA

--

--

TB

Block, with set screw

UCP

SYxxTM

RASC

NP

Block, eccentric locking collar, narrow ir

ENP

SYxxFM

VAS

VPxxE

Block, eccentric locking collar

EWP

--

RAS

RPxxE

Block, low base with set screw

UCPLL --

YAK

NPL

Block, low base w/ecc locking collar, narrow ir ENLPL SYHxxFM VAK

VPLxxE

Block, low base w/ecc locking collar

EWPLL SYHxxWM RAK

RPL

Flange, square, with set screw

UCF

FYxxTM

SF

Flange, square, with set screw

UCFX

FYMxxTM --

MSF

FYxxFM

VCJ

VFxxE

RCJ

RFxxE

Flange, square, w/ecc locking collar, narrow ir ENF

Prefix Flange, square, w/ecc locking collar
Flange, oval, with set screw

EWFH FYxxWM
UCFL

RCJC

FYTxxTM RCJTC

SFT

P/N

Flange, oval, w/ecc locking collar, narrow ir

ENFL

FYTxxFM VCJT

VFTxxE

Flange, oval, w/ecc locking collar

EWFLH FYTxxWM RCJT

--

Flange, oval, w/ecc locking collar

EWFL

--

--

RFTxxE

Flange, pressed steel, oval w/set screw

UBPFL --

--

SSFT

Flange, pressed steel, oval w/ecc locking collar ENPFL FTPxxFM RAT

SSFTxxE

Flange, round, cartridge w/set screw

UCFC

--

--

SFC

Flange, round, cartridge w/ecc locking collar

EWFC --

--

SFCxxE

Flange, offset, 3 bolt w/set screw

UCFK

--

--

RB

Take-up type

TB

RTU

RT

Pressed steel cover

*Y

--

AVAIL

Cast iron cover

--

--

--

Standard series, metric

2XX

XX

XX

S-2xx

Medium series, metric

3XX

--

--

--

Medium series, metric

Xxx

Mxx

--

53xx

Standard series, inch (see shaft size chart)

2xx-xxS x-x/x

x-x/x

-xx

Medium series, inch (see shaft size chart)

3xx-xxS x-x/x

x-x/x

-xx

Spherical housing bore tolerance class J7

Suffix Inch size set screw in locking device

Improved set screw design

*Prefix
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