SKF 6196 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 6196 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 619 series and features dimensions of 30 × 55 × 13 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 13,300 N and a static load rating of 8,320 N, making it suitable for medium-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)30 mm
Outside Diameter (D)55 mm
Width (B)13 mm
Weight0.112 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)13,300 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)8,320 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)13,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)15,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 619 series bearings are commonly used in thin-section applications, robotics, aerospace mechanisms, and space-constrained designs.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6196 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 6196. All share identical dimensions (30×55×13mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 6196 ✦13,3008,320
SKF SKF 6196 13,300 8,320
NTN NTN 6196 13,300 8,320
NACHI NACHI 6196 13,300 8,320
KOYO KOYO 6196 13,300 8,320
Timken Timken 6196 13,300 8,320
FAG FAG 6196 13,300 8,320
NSK NSK 6196 13,300 8,320
NTN NTN 6196 13,300 8,320

Available Variants

The SKF 6196 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 6196-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 6196-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 6196-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 6196-C3
"Open
SKF 6196-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 6196-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 6196-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 6196
Open (no seal/shield)
SKF 6196-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 6196-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 6196-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 6196-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 6196-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 6196-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 6196-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 6196?

The SKF 6196 has a bore diameter of 30mm, outside diameter of 55mm, and width of 13mm. It weighs 0.112kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 6196?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 13,300 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 8,320 N. The maximum recommended speed is 13,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 15,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 6196?

The 6196 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 30×55×13mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.