61980 Deep Groove Ball Bearing (400x540x65mm)

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Bearing dimensions and basic technical information.

Schematic of an open single-row deep groove ball bearing with a pressed steel cage

Schematic only — for the actual construction, refer to each manufacturer's information.

Bore diameter (d)400 mm

Outer diameter (D)540 mm

Width (B)65 mm

TypeDeep Groove Ball Bearing

RowSingle Row

ClearanceCN

Cage

Material Steel

Manufacturer Ratings

Load-rating symbols are printed as each manufacturer writes them in its own catalogue, so the same quantity can carry a different symbol from brand to brand.

BrandDynamic Load RatingStatic Load RatingFatigue Load Limit
SKF 61980 MAC345 kNC0570 kNPu11.2 kN
NSK 6980Cr365 kNC0r540 kN—
NTN 6980Cr370 kNC0r535 kNCu16.4 kN

Speed Ratings

Speed limits depend on sealing and lubrication, and definitions differ by manufacturer. Contact-sealed variants are normally greased for life and run slower. Always confirm the exact variant in the manufacturer's table.

BrandGrease
open / shielded		Oil
open		ReferenceLimiting
SKF 61980 MA——2,200 r/min1,800 r/min
NSK 6980900 r/min1,100 r/min——
NTN 6980990 r/min1,200 r/min——

References

  1. SKF — SKF Group, Rolling Bearings, PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN, Oct. 2018.
  2. NSK — NSK Ltd., Rolling Bearings for Industrial Machinery, CAT. No. E1103, Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2025.
  3. NTN — NTN Corporation, Ball and Roller Bearings, CAT. No. 2203-3E, Osaka, Japan, Sep. 2000.

Related Bearings

Bearings with the same boundary dimensions (400 × 540 × 65 mm), across types and variants.

Deep Groove Ball Bearing61980 MA (SKF) | 6980 (NSK) | 6980 (NTN)

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