SKF 6812 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 6812 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 6800 series and features dimensions of 60 × 78 × 10 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 6,240 N and a static load rating of 5,300 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)60 mm
Outside Diameter (D)78 mm
Width (B)10 mm
Weight0.073 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)6,240 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)5,300 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)8,500 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)11,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6800 series bearings are commonly used in precision instruments, medical devices, dental handpieces, and miniature mechanisms.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6812 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 6812. All share identical dimensions (60×78×10mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 6812 ✦6,2405,300
Timken Timken 6812 6,240 5,300
SKF SKF 6812 6,240 5,300
NTN NTN 6812 6,240 5,300
NACHI NACHI 6812 6,240 5,300
KOYO KOYO 6812 6,240 5,300
FAG FAG 6812 6,240 5,300
Timken Timken 6812 6,240 5,300
NSK NSK 6812 6,240 5,300
NTN NTN 6812 6,240 5,300

Available Variants

The SKF 6812 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 6812-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 6812-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 6812-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 6812-C3
"Open
SKF 6812-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 6812-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 6812-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 6812
Open (no seal/shield)
SKF 6812-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 6812-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 6812-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 6812-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 6812-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 6812-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 6812-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 6812?

The SKF 6812 has a bore diameter of 60mm, outside diameter of 78mm, and width of 10mm. It weighs 0.073kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 6812?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 6,240 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 5,300 N. The maximum recommended speed is 8,500 rpm with grease lubrication or 11,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 6812?

The 6812 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 60×78×10mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.