Super-precision angular contact ball bearing

7002 CE bearing

15 × 32 mm · dynamic rating 4.42 kN · static rating 1.93 kN. Dimensions, load ratings, designation meaning, life estimates and equivalent parts.

7002 CE specification

Designation7002 CE
TypeSuper-precision angular contact ball bearing
SeriesCE — high speed
Bore diameter d15 mm
Outside diameter D32 mm
Basic dynamic load rating C4.42 kN (4,420 N)
Basic static load rating C01.93 kN (1,930 N)
Ratio C0/C0.44
Speed guide, grease lubrication68,000 rpm
Speed guide, oil-air lubrication106,000 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.

Basic rating life of the 7002 CE

Basic rating life is L10 = (C / P)p million revolutions, where P is the equivalent dynamic load and p = 3 (ball bearing). For a 7002 CE with C = 4.42 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 0.88 kN on this bearing. Use the Load Calculator to work out P for your actual radial and axial loads.

Equivalents of the 7002 CE

Brand-by-brand equivalents for this exact designation are not shown here. The Cross-Reference tool accepts SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, Timken, Koyo and NRB designations, and shows what is catalogued.

Where the 7002 CE is used

Super-precision angular contact bearings are used where rotational accuracy, stiffness and high speed matter, typically in machine-tool spindles. In this catalogue the CE — high speed variant is listed with both grease and oil-air speed guides.

Other sizes in the same series

The 7002 CE belongs to the “CE — high speed” series. The next size down, the 7001 CE, has a bore of 12 mm and a dynamic rating of 3.19 kN.

7001 CE · 12 × 287002 CE · 15 × 32
Check your 7002 CE against your real loads and speed.

Common problems on bearings like the 7002 CE

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 7002 CE

What are the dimensions of a 7002 CE bearing?

The 7002 CE has a bore of 15 mm and an outside diameter of 32 mm. It is a super-precision angular contact ball bearing. Series: CE — high speed.

What is the load rating of a 7002 CE bearing?

In the Rotec AI catalogue the 7002 CE has a basic dynamic load rating C of 4.42 kN and a basic static load rating C0 of 1.93 kN. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current catalogue.

What is the equivalent of a 7002 CE bearing?

Use the Cross-Reference tool in Rotec AI to check brand equivalents for the 7002 CE.