Deep groove ball bearing

6210 bearing

50 × 90 mm · dynamic rating 37.1 kN · static rating 23.2 kN. Dimensions, load ratings, designation meaning, life estimates and equivalent parts.

6210 specification

Designation6210
TypeDeep groove ball bearing
Series62 light
Bore diameter d50 mm
Outside diameter D90 mm
Basic dynamic load rating C37.1 kN (37,100 N)
Basic static load rating C023.2 kN (23,200 N)
Ratio C0/C0.63
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 6210 means

CodeMeaning
62Deep groove ball bearing, light dimension series
10bore code "10" = 10 × 5 = 50 mm

Basic rating life of the 6210

Basic rating life is L10 = (C / P)p million revolutions, where P is the equivalent dynamic load and p = 3 (ball bearing). For a 6210 with C = 37.1 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 7.42 kN on this bearing. Use the Load Calculator to work out P for your actual radial and axial loads.

Equivalents of the 6210 from other brands

These parts share the main boundary dimensions of the 6210 and are commonly used as its equivalent. Published load ratings differ a little between makers because internal designs differ.

BrandPartC (kN)C0 (kN)Dynamic rating vs SKF
SKF621037.123.2Reference
FAG6210-C3823.2102% of SKF
Timken62103523.294% of SKF

Check clearance class, cage, seals and any special suffix before ordering. A matching main size does not guarantee the parts are interchangeable in every detail.

Where the 6210 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 6210 is size 11 of 31 in the Rotec AI catalogue for the “62 light” series. The next size down, the 6209, has a bore of 45 mm and a dynamic rating of 35.1 kN. The next size up, the 6211, has a bore of 55 mm and a rating of 46.2 kN (+25%).

6200 · 10 × 306201 · 12 × 326202 · 15 × 356203 · 17 × 406204 · 20 × 476205 · 25 × 526206 · 30 × 626207 · 35 × 726208 · 40 × 806209 · 45 × 856210 · 50 × 906211 · 55 × 1006212 · 60 × 1106213 · 65 × 1206214 · 70 × 1256215 · 75 × 1306216 · 80 × 1406217 · 85 × 1506218 · 90 × 1606219 · 95 × 1706220 · 100 × 1806222 · 110 × 2006224 · 120 × 2156226 · 130 × 2306228 · 140 × 2506230 · 150 × 2706232 · 160 × 2906234 · 170 × 3106236 · 180 × 3206238 · 190 × 3406240 · 200 × 360
Check your 6210 against your real loads and speed.

Common problems on bearings like the 6210

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 6210

What are the dimensions of a 6210 bearing?

The 6210 has a bore of 50 mm and an outside diameter of 90 mm. It is a deep groove ball bearing. Series: 62 light.

What is the load rating of a 6210 bearing?

In the Rotec AI catalogue the 6210 has a basic dynamic load rating C of 37.1 kN and a basic static load rating C0 of 23.2 kN. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current catalogue.

What is the equivalent of a 6210 bearing?

Equivalent parts include FAG 6210-C; Timken 6210. Check clearance, cage and seal suffixes before substituting.