Deep groove ball bearing

6011 bearing

55 × 90 mm · dynamic rating 29.6 kN · static rating 21.2 kN. Dimensions, load ratings, designation meaning, life estimates and equivalent parts.

6011 specification

Designation6011
TypeDeep groove ball bearing
Series60 extra-light
Bore diameter d55 mm
Outside diameter D90 mm
Basic dynamic load rating C29.6 kN (29,600 N)
Basic static load rating C021.2 kN (21,200 N)
Ratio C0/C0.72
Speed guide, grease lubrication10,000 rpm
Life exponent p3 (ball bearing)

Values come from the Rotec AI bearing catalogue and are indicative. Confirm against the manufacturer's current catalogue before ordering. Not every dimension (such as width) is listed here.

What the designation 6011 means

CodeMeaning
60Deep groove ball bearing, extra-light dimension series
11bore code "11" = 11 × 5 = 55 mm

Basic rating life of the 6011

Basic rating life is L10 = (C / P)p million revolutions, where P is the equivalent dynamic load and p = 3 (ball bearing). For a 6011 with C = 29.6 kN, the table shows what that gives at different load levels. It is the ISO 281 basic life only: it does not include lubrication, contamination, misalignment or reliability modifiers.

C / PP as share of CL10 (million rev)L10 at 1,500 rpmL10 at 3,000 rpm
333.3%27300150
520.0%1251,400690
812.5%5125,7002,800
128.3%1,72819,2009,600

For example, a C / P of 5 means the equivalent load is 5.92 kN on this bearing. Use the Load Calculator to work out P for your actual radial and axial loads.

Equivalents of the 6011 from other brands

Deep groove ball bearings follow the ISO basic designation system, so the base number 6011 means the same bore (55 mm) and outside diameter (90 mm) at the major makers. Only the suffixes differ. For sealed versions, common suffixes are -2RS1 or -2Z at SKF, -2RSR or -2ZR at FAG, DDU or ZZ at NSK, and LLU or ZZ at NTN. Check clearance class, grease and seal type before substituting. Rotec AI has no brand-specific part numbers catalogued for the 6011 yet; the Cross-Reference tool shows what is catalogued for other sizes.

Where the 6011 is used

Deep-groove ball bearings are chosen for: Radial load with moderate axial load; high-speed compact equipment. Typical equipment: Motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes, auxiliaries. Single/multi-row; insulated or stainless variants available.

Other sizes in the same series

The 6011 is size 12 of 21 in the Rotec AI catalogue for the “60 extra-light” series. The next size down, the 6010, has a bore of 50 mm and a dynamic rating of 22.9 kN. The next size up, the 6012, has a bore of 60 mm and a rating of 30.7 kN (+4%).

6000 · 10 × 266001 · 12 × 286002 · 15 × 326003 · 17 × 356004 · 20 × 426005 · 25 × 476006 · 30 × 556007 · 35 × 626008 · 40 × 686009 · 45 × 756010 · 50 × 806011 · 55 × 906012 · 60 × 956013 · 65 × 1006014 · 70 × 1106015 · 75 × 1156016 · 80 × 1256017 · 85 × 1306018 · 90 × 1406019 · 95 × 1456020 · 100 × 150
Check your 6011 against your real loads and speed.

Common problems on bearings like the 6011

Most field failures trace back to lubrication, contamination, fits and alignment rather than the bearing itself. These guides explain how to recognise and prevent them:

Subsurface-initiated fatigueLubrication failureRing creepFretting corrosionAll 23 failure modes

Questions about the 6011

What are the dimensions of a 6011 bearing?

The 6011 has a bore of 55 mm and an outside diameter of 90 mm. It is a deep groove ball bearing. Series: 60 extra-light.

What is the load rating of a 6011 bearing?

In the Rotec AI catalogue the 6011 has a basic dynamic load rating C of 29.6 kN and a basic static load rating C0 of 21.2 kN. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current catalogue.

What is the equivalent of a 6011 bearing?

Brand equivalents for the 6011 are not yet in the Rotec AI tables. Use the Cross-Reference tool to check other designations.