6218-2RS Deep Groove Ball Bearing (90x160x30mm)
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Bearing dimensions and basic technical information.
Schematic only — for the actual construction, refer to each manufacturer's information.
Base model: 6218
Related designations: SKF 6218-2RS1 · NSK 6218DDU · Schaeffler (FAG) 6218-2RSR · NTN 6218LLU · Timken 6218-2RS
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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.
| Brand | Dynamic Load Rating | Static Load Rating | Fatigue Load Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKF 6218-2RS1 | 101 kN | 73.5 kN | 2.8 kN |
| NSK 6218DDU | 106 kN | 71.5 kN | — |
| Schaeffler (FAG) 6218-2RSR | 102 kN | 74 kN | 4.5 kN |
| NTN 6218LLU | 106 kN | 71.5 kN | 5 kN |
| Timken 6218-2RS | 96 kN | 71.5 kN | — |
Speed Ratings
Speed limits depend on sealing and lubrication, and definitions differ by manufacturer. The figures below are for this sealed version (6218-2RS). Contact seals are greased for life and run slower than the open bearing. Always confirm the exact variant in the manufacturer's table.
| Brand | Grease sealed (2RS) | Oil sealed (2RS) | Reference | Limiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF 6218-2RS1 | — | — | — | 2,600 r/min |
| NSK 6218DDU | 2,600 r/min | — | — | — |
| Schaeffler (FAG) 6218-2RSR | — | — | — | 2,380 r/min |
| NTN 6218LLU | 2,600 r/min | — | — | — |
| Timken 6218-2RS | — | — | — | — |
Timken does not publish a limiting speed for this sealed variant.
References
- SKF — SKF Group, Rolling Bearings, PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN, Oct. 2018.
- NSK — NSK Ltd., Rolling Bearings for Industrial Machinery, CAT. No. E1103, Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 2025.
- Schaeffler (FAG) — Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Rolling Bearings, HR 1, Herzogenaurach, Germany, Feb. 2025.
- NTN — NTN Corporation, Ball and Roller Bearings, CAT. No. 2203-3E, Osaka, Japan, Sep. 2000.
- Timken — The Timken Company, Deep Groove Ball Bearings, Catalog 10857, North Canton, OH, USA.
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