NTN 6217-C3 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The NTN 6217-C3 is a deep groove ball bearing with C3 clearance manufactured by NTN. It belongs to the 6200 series and features dimensions of 85 × 150 × 28 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 83,200 N and a static load rating of 63,000 N, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)85 mm
Outside Diameter (D)150 mm
Width (B)28 mm
Weight1.490 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)83,200 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)63,000 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)3,600 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)4,500 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6200 series bearings are commonly used in electric motors, agricultural machinery, conveyors, and automotive components. The -C3 suffix indicates greater-than-normal radial internal clearance, recommended for applications with temperature differentials or tight shaft/housing fits.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6217-C3 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the NTN 6217-C3. All share identical dimensions (85×150×28mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
NTNNTN 6217-C3 ✦83,20063,000
NACHI NACHI 6217-C3 83,200 63,000
Timken Timken 6217-C3 83,200 63,000
KOYO KOYO 6217-C3 83,200 63,000
FAG FAG 6217-C3 83,200 63,000
NSK NSK 6217-C3 83,200 63,000
SKF SKF 6217-C3 83,200 63,000

Available Variants

The NTN 6217 base bearing is available in these configurations:

NTN 6217-NR
Open with snap ring
NTN 6217-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
NTN 6217-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
NTN 6217-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
NTN 6217-ZZ
Double metal shielded
NTN 6217-2RS
Double rubber sealed
NTN 6217
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the NTN 6217-C3?

The NTN 6217-C3 has a bore diameter of 85mm, outside diameter of 150mm, and width of 28mm. It weighs 1.490kg.

What is the load capacity of the NTN 6217-C3?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 83,200 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 63,000 N. The maximum recommended speed is 3,600 rpm with grease lubrication or 4,500 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to NTN 6217-C3?

The 6217-C3 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 85×150×28mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.