NTN 6201 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The NTN 6201 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by NTN. It belongs to the 6200 series and features dimensions of 12 × 32 × 10 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 6,950 N and a static load rating of 3,100 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)12 mm
Outside Diameter (D)32 mm
Width (B)10 mm
Weight0.037 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)6,950 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)3,100 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)22,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)28,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6200 series bearings are commonly used in electric motors, agricultural machinery, conveyors, and automotive components.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6201 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the NTN 6201. All share identical dimensions (12×32×10mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
NTNNTN 6201 ✦6,9503,100
KOYO KOYO 6201 6,950 3,100
NACHI NACHI 6201 6,950 3,100
Timken Timken 6201 6,950 3,100
FAG FAG 6201 6,950 3,100
NSK NSK 6201 6,950 3,100
SKF SKF 6201 6,950 3,100

Available Variants

The NTN 6201 base bearing is available in these configurations:

NTN 6201-NR
Open with snap ring
NTN 6201-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
NTN 6201-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
NTN 6201-C3
Open, C3 clearance
NTN 6201-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
NTN 6201-ZZ
Double metal shielded
NTN 6201-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the NTN 6201?

The NTN 6201 has a bore diameter of 12mm, outside diameter of 32mm, and width of 10mm. It weighs 0.037kg.

What is the load capacity of the NTN 6201?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 6,950 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 3,100 N. The maximum recommended speed is 22,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 28,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to NTN 6201?

The 6201 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 12×32×10mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.