Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Open, shielded, and sealed deep groove ball bearing options from CXE Bearing

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Product	Bore	OD	Width	Material	Seal	Reference Price	RFQ
6802-2RS 15 x 24 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	15 mm	24 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.17 P0Z1	RFQ
6803-2RS 17 x 26 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	17 mm	26 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.20 P0Z1	RFQ
6804-2RS 20 x 32 x 7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	20 mm	32 mm	7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.24 P0Z1	RFQ
6805-2RS 25 x 37 x 7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	25 mm	37 mm	7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.28 P0Z1	RFQ
6806-2RS 30 x 42 x 7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	30 mm	42 mm	7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.37 P0Z1	RFQ
6824-2RS 120 x 150 x 16 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	120 mm	150 mm	16 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 6.21 P0Z1	RFQ
6826-2RS 130 x 165 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	130 mm	165 mm	18 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 7.52 P0Z1	RFQ
6826-ZZ 130 x 165 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	130 mm	165 mm	18 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 7.52 P0Z1	RFQ
6828-2RS 140 x 175 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	140 mm	175 mm	18 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 8.04 P0Z1	RFQ
6828-ZZ 140 x 175 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	140 mm	175 mm	18 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 8.04 P0Z1	RFQ
6830-2RS 150 x 190 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	150 mm	190 mm	20 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 10.33 P0Z1	RFQ
6830-ZZ 150 x 190 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	150 mm	190 mm	20 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 10.33 P0Z1	RFQ
684-2RS 4 x 9 x 2.5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	4 mm	9 mm	2.5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
684-ZZ 4 x 9 x 2.5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	4 mm	9 mm	2.5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
685-2RS 5 x 11 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	5 mm	11 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
685-ZZ 5 x 11 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	5 mm	11 mm	5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
686-2RS 6 x 13 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	6 mm	13 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
686-ZZ 6 x 13 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	6 mm	13 mm	5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
687-2RS 7 x 14 x 3.5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	7 mm	14 mm	3.5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
687-ZZ 7 x 14 x 3.5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	7 mm	14 mm	3.5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
688-2RS 8 x 16 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	8 mm	16 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
688-2Z 8 x 16 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	8 mm	16 mm	5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
689-2RS 9 x 17 x 4 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	9 mm	17 mm	4 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
689-ZZ 9 x 17 x 4 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	9 mm	17 mm	4 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
6900-2RS 10 x 22 x 6 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	10 mm	22 mm	6 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
6901-2RS 12 x 24 x 6 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	12 mm	24 mm	6 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.16 P0Z1	RFQ
6902-2RS 15 x 28 x 7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	15 mm	28 mm	7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.18 P0Z1	RFQ
6903-2RS 17 x 30 x 7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	17 mm	30 mm	7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.21 P0Z1	RFQ
6904-2RS 20 x 37 x 9 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	20 mm	37 mm	9 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.27 P0Z1	RFQ
6910-ZZ 50 x 72 x 12 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	50 mm	72 mm	12 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.97 P0Z1	RFQ
6911-ZZ 55 x 80 x 13 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	55 mm	80 mm	13 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 1.39 P0Z1	RFQ
6912-ZZ 60 x 85 x 13 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	60 mm	85 mm	13 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 1.64 P0Z1	RFQ
6913-2RS 65 x 90 x 13 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	65 mm	90 mm	13 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 1.80 P0Z1	RFQ
6913-ZZ 65 x 90 x 13 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	65 mm	90 mm	13 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 1.80 P0Z1	RFQ
6914-ZZ 70 x 100 x 16 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	70 mm	100 mm	16 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 2.48 P0Z1	RFQ
6915-ZZ 75 x 105 x 16 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	75 mm	105 mm	16 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 2.96 P0Z1	RFQ
6916-2RS 80 x 110 x 16 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	80 mm	110 mm	16 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 3.38 P0Z1	RFQ
6916-ZZ 80 x 110 x 16 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	80 mm	110 mm	16 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 3.38 P0Z1	RFQ
6917 85 x 120 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	85 mm	120 mm	18 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 3.21 P0Z1	RFQ
6917-2RS 85 x 120 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	85 mm	120 mm	18 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 3.82 P0Z1	RFQ
6917-ZZ 85 x 120 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	85 mm	120 mm	18 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 3.82 P0Z1	RFQ
6918 90 x 125 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	90 mm	125 mm	18 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 3.82 P0Z1	RFQ
6918-2RS 90 x 125 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	90 mm	125 mm	18 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 4.14 P0Z1	RFQ
6918-ZZ 90 x 125 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	90 mm	125 mm	18 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 4.14 P0Z1	RFQ
6919 95 x 130 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	95 mm	130 mm	18 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 4.02 P0Z1	RFQ
6919-2RS 95 x 130 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	95 mm	130 mm	18 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 4.56 P0Z1	RFQ
6919-ZZ 95 x 130 x 18 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	95 mm	130 mm	18 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 4.56 P0Z1	RFQ
6920 100 x 140 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	100 mm	140 mm	20 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 4.81 P0Z1	RFQ
6920-2RS 100 x 140 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	100 mm	140 mm	20 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 5.18 P0Z1	RFQ
6920-ZZ 100 x 140 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	100 mm	140 mm	20 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 5.18 P0Z1	RFQ
6921 105 x 145 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	105 mm	145 mm	20 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 5.62 P0Z1	RFQ
6921-2RS 105 x 145 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	105 mm	145 mm	20 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 6.48 P0Z1	RFQ
6921-ZZ 105 x 145 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	105 mm	145 mm	20 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 6.48 P0Z1	RFQ
6922 110 x 150 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	110 mm	150 mm	20 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 6.41 P0Z1	RFQ
6922-2RS 110 x 150 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	110 mm	150 mm	20 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 7.00 P0Z1	RFQ
6922-ZZ 110 x 150 x 20 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	110 mm	150 mm	20 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 7.00 P0Z1	RFQ
6924 120 x 165 x 22 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	120 mm	165 mm	22 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 7.63 P0Z1	RFQ
6924-2RS 120 x 165 x 22 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	120 mm	165 mm	22 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 8.56 P0Z1	RFQ
6924-ZZ 120 x 165 x 22 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	120 mm	165 mm	22 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 8.56 P0Z1	RFQ
6926 130 x 180 x 24 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	130 mm	180 mm	24 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 8.83 P0Z1	RFQ
6926-2RS 130 x 180 x 24 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	130 mm	180 mm	24 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 9.59 P0Z1	RFQ
6926-ZZ 130 x 180 x 24 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	130 mm	180 mm	24 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 9.59 P0Z1	RFQ
6928 140 x 190 x 24 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	140 mm	190 mm	24 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 10.49 P0Z1	RFQ
6928-2RS 140 x 190 x 24 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	140 mm	190 mm	24 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 12.59 P0Z1	RFQ
6928-ZZ 140 x 190 x 24 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	140 mm	190 mm	24 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 12.59 P0Z1	RFQ
6930 150 x 210 x 28 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	150 mm	210 mm	28 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 12.79 P0Z1	RFQ
6930-2RS 150 x 210 x 28 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	150 mm	210 mm	28 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 15.35 P0Z1	RFQ
6930-ZZ 150 x 210 x 28 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	150 mm	210 mm	28 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 15.35 P0Z1	RFQ
694-2RS 4 x 11 x 4 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	4 mm	11 mm	4 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
694-ZZ 4 x 11 x 4 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	4 mm	11 mm	4 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
695-2RS 5 x 13 x 4 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	5 mm	13 mm	4 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
695-ZZ 5 x 13 x 4 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	5 mm	13 mm	4 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
696-2RS 6 x 15 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	6 mm	15 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
696-2Z 6 x 15 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	6 mm	15 mm	5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.12 P0Z1	RFQ
697-2RS 7 x 17 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	7 mm	17 mm	5 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
697-ZZ 7 x 17 x 5 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	7 mm	17 mm	5 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
698-2RS 8 x 19 x 6 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	8 mm	19 mm	6 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
698-ZZ 8 x 19 x 6 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	8 mm	19 mm	6 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
699-2RS 9 x 20 x 6 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	9 mm	20 mm	6 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
699-ZZ 9 x 20 x 6 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	9 mm	20 mm	6 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.13 P0Z1	RFQ
CS203-2RS 17 x 40 x 12 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	17 mm	40 mm	12 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.48 P0Z1	RFQ
CS203-ZZ 17 x 40 x 12 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	17 mm	40 mm	12 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.48 P0Z1	RFQ
R10-2RS 15.875 x 34.925 x 8.733 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	15.875 mm	34.925 mm	8.733 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.32 P0Z1	RFQ
R10-ZZ 15.875 x 34.925 x 8.733 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	15.875 mm	34.925 mm	8.733 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.32 P0Z1	RFQ
R12 19.05 x 41.275 x 7.938 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	19.05 mm	41.275 mm	7.938 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 0.34 P0Z1	RFQ
R12-2RS 19.05 x 41.275 x 11.113 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	19.05 mm	41.275 mm	11.113 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.38 P0Z1	RFQ
R12-ZZ 19.05 x 41.275 x 11.113 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	19.05 mm	41.275 mm	11.113 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.38 P0Z1	RFQ
R14-2RS 22.225 x 47.625 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	22.225 mm	47.625 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.58 P0Z1	RFQ
R14-ZZ 22.225 x 47.625 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	22.225 mm	47.625 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.58 P0Z1	RFQ
R16 25.4 x 50.8 x 9.525 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	25.4 mm	50.8 mm	9.525 mm	GCR15	Open	Reference US$ 0.60 P0Z1	RFQ
R16-2RS 25.4 x 50.8 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	25.4 mm	50.8 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.65 P0Z1	RFQ
R16-ZZ 25.4 x 50.8 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	25.4 mm	50.8 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.65 P0Z1	RFQ
R18-2RS 28.575 x 53.975 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	28.575 mm	53.975 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.77 P0Z1	RFQ
R18-ZZ 28.575 x 53.975 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	28.575 mm	53.975 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.77 P0Z1	RFQ
R20-2RS 31.75 x 57.15 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	31.75 mm	57.15 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.85 P0Z1	RFQ
R20-ZZ 31.75 x 57.15 x 12.7 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	31.75 mm	57.15 mm	12.7 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.85 P0Z1	RFQ
R22-2RS 34.925 x 63.5 x 14.288 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	34.925 mm	63.5 mm	14.288 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 1.06 P0Z1	RFQ
R22-ZZ 34.925 x 63.5 x 14.288 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	34.925 mm	63.5 mm	14.288 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 1.06 P0Z1	RFQ
R24-2RS 38.1 x 66.675 x 14.288 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	38.1 mm	66.675 mm	14.288 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 1.08 P0Z1	RFQ
R24-ZZ 38.1 x 66.675 x 14.288 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	38.1 mm	66.675 mm	14.288 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 1.08 P0Z1	RFQ
R8-2RS 12.7 x 28.575 x 7.938 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	12.7 mm	28.575 mm	7.938 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 0.21 P0Z1	RFQ
R8-ZZ 12.7 x 28.575 x 7.938 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	12.7 mm	28.575 mm	7.938 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 0.21 P0Z1	RFQ
RLS10-2RS 31.75 x 69.85 x 17.462 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	31.75 mm	69.85 mm	17.462 mm	GCR15	2RS	Reference US$ 1.39 P0Z1	RFQ
RLS10-ZZ 31.75 x 69.85 x 17.462 mm Deep Groove Ball Bearing	31.75 mm	69.85 mm	17.462 mm	GCR15	ZZ	Reference US$ 1.39 P0Z1	RFQ

Technical Guide Materials, applications, selection notes, and internal reference links for this collection.

Deep groove ball bearings are one of the most widely used bearing types for motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, rollers, appliances, instruments, and general rotating machinery. They are compact, efficient, easy to mount, and available in many standard metric and inch sizes.

CXE Bearing supplies deep groove ball bearings in open, shielded, sealed, stainless steel, miniature, thin-section, and high-speed options. Buyers can select by bearing number, bore size, outside diameter, width, seal type, clearance class, material, cage, lubrication, and application environment.

Use this collection when you need a radial ball bearing for smooth rotation, moderate load, high speed, and simple shaft support. If the application has heavy shock, severe misalignment, very high axial load, or strong thrust loading, review the bearing arrangement before choosing a standard deep groove bearing.

Deep Groove Bearing Options Buyers Usually Compare


Open, ZZ, and 2RS Types - match speed, grease retention, and contamination level	Selection Review - confirm model, fit, seal, load direction, and environment
Radial And Moderate Axial Load - suitable for many motor and rotating-shaft positions	Dimensional Confirmation - verify bore, OD, width, clearance, and suffix before ordering

What Is a Deep Groove Ball Bearing?

A deep groove ball bearing is a radial rolling bearing with inner and outer ring raceways shaped as deep circular grooves. The balls run between these raceways, and a cage keeps the balls separated. This design reduces sliding friction, supports shaft rotation, and carries load through rolling contact between the balls and raceways.

The deep groove geometry is useful because it supports radial load and limited axial load in both directions. Unlike angular contact ball bearings, a standard deep groove ball bearing is not designed around a selectable contact angle for high thrust-load optimization. Its strength is broad usefulness: simple structure, low friction, high-speed capability, easy replacement, and availability in many standard sizes.

Most deep groove ball bearings are non-separable. The inner ring, outer ring, balls, cage, grease, and seals or shields are assembled as one unit. This makes them convenient for motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, instruments, rollers, gearboxes, and general machinery where compact support and simple installation are required.

Main Components Buyers Should Check

Understanding the parts of a deep groove ball bearing helps buyers compare products beyond the part number.

Component	Function	What buyers should check
Inner ring	Mounts on the shaft and provides the inner raceway	Bore size, shaft fit, chamfer, material, and heat treatment
Outer ring	Fits into the housing and provides the outer raceway	Outside diameter, housing fit, snap ring groove, and mounting support
Balls	Roll between the raceways and transmit load	Material, precision, surface finish, and cleanliness
Cage	Separates and guides the balls	Cage material, speed suitability, lubrication flow, and noise behavior
Raceways	Carry rolling contact stresses	Geometry, grinding quality, surface finish, and fatigue resistance
Seals or shields	Protect grease and reduce contamination entry	Closure type, friction, grease retention, speed, and environment
Lubricant	Reduces friction, wear, heat, and noise	Grease type, fill amount, temperature range, speed, and compatibility

The bearing may look like a simple ring, but performance depends on how these parts work together. A clean raceway, correct cage, suitable grease, and proper internal clearance can matter as much as the bearing series.

Common Series And Buying Paths

Deep groove ball bearings are available in many standard and application-specific series. Buyers often start with the model number, then confirm whether the part should be open, metal shielded, rubber sealed, stainless, high-speed, or inch-size.

Buying path	Common examples	What to confirm
Standard metric series	60, 62, 63, 68, 69, 160, 622, 623	Bore, OD, width, clearance, seal type, speed, and load
Miniature and small bearings	MR, MF, R, SR, 68, 69 small-bore series	Shaft size, width limit, shield/seal, precision, noise requirement
Inch-size bearings	R series, RLS series, common fractional bores	Inch dimensions, replacement number, seal type, housing fit
Stainless deep groove bearings	S, SS, SR, stainless metric and inch series	Stainless grade, corrosion exposure, washdown or moisture level
GCR15 / 52100 bearings	Chrome bearing steel deep groove models	Dry operating environment, load, speed, clearance, lubrication

For material-specific sourcing, compare this page with GCR15 chrome steel bearings, stainless steel bearings, and metric ball bearings. If the application needs stainless deep groove models for wet or corrosion-sensitive equipment, the stainless steel bearings collection is the better next step.

Seal And Shield Selection

Closure choice is one of the easiest ways to change bearing performance. A bearing with the same dimensions can behave differently when it is open, shielded, non-contact sealed, or contact sealed.

Closure	Best fit	Watch out for
Open	Clean equipment with separate lubrication or external seals	Needs protection from dirt and moisture
Single shield or single seal	Equipment where contamination mainly comes from one side	Confirm which side faces dust, splash, or debris during installation
Double metal shields, often `ZZ` or `2Z`	Motors, fans, office equipment, instruments, and cleaner machinery	Good for low drag and grease retention, but not a full environmental seal
Non-contact rubber seals	Higher-speed applications needing better grease retention than shields	Better protection than shields in many cases, but still not a heavy washdown seal
Contact rubber seals, often `2RS`	Conveyors, rollers, outdoor equipment, dusty areas, and light splash exposure	More sealing protection, but usually more friction and heat than open or shielded designs
Special seals or food-grade grease	Food, beverage, packaging, and washdown-adjacent equipment	Confirm grease type, seal material, regulatory requirement, and cleaning chemical exposure

For high-speed motors, fans, and low-torque equipment, do not choose the strongest-looking seal automatically. Seal drag, grease fill, clearance, and heat dissipation can matter as much as contamination protection.

Materials, Clearance, Lubrication, And Options

Deep groove ball bearings should be selected as a complete specification, not only by bore size.

Option	Choices to consider	Selection note
Ring and ball material	GCR15 / 52100, stainless steel, hybrid ceramic, special material	Match material to load, corrosion, speed, and cost
Closure type	Open, metal shield, non-contact seal, contact seal	Balance contamination protection, friction, speed, and grease retention
Clearance	C2, CN/C0, C3, C4, C5 depending on type and size	Consider shaft fit, housing fit, temperature, and speed
Cage	Steel, brass, polymer, or special cage depending on design	Review speed, temperature, lubrication, and noise requirements
Lubrication	Standard grease, low-noise grease, high-temperature grease, food-grade grease, oil	Choose by speed, temperature, environment, and maintenance plan
Precision and noise	Standard, low-noise, higher precision, special vibration requirements	Important for motors, appliances, instruments, and high-speed equipment
Snap ring option	Groove only, or groove with snap ring	Useful for axial location, but housing design must match
Electrical environment	Standard steel, hybrid ceramic, or insulated solution when required	Check whether the machine has inverter-driven motors or stray current risk

For many applications, a standard GCR15 / 52100 deep groove bearing is the most economical choice. Stainless steel is better when corrosion resistance matters. Sealed bearings help protect grease and reduce contamination entry. Shielded bearings may run with lower drag than contact-sealed bearings in cleaner environments.

If the main question is radial internal clearance, use the bearing clearance calculator as a supporting reference instead of repeating the clearance workflow on this collection page.

Data To Compare Before Ordering

When comparing deep groove ball bearing models, do not stop at the bearing number. For purchasing and engineering review, compare the data fields below.

Data field	Why it matters
Bore, outside diameter, and width	Confirms dimensional interchange with the shaft and housing
Dynamic load rating and static load rating	Helps compare load capacity between series and specifications
Limiting speed or reference speed	Shows whether the bearing, closure, grease, and cage are suitable for rpm
Internal clearance	Affects mounted clearance after fits and temperature change
Seal or shield code	Changes friction, contamination protection, grease retention, and speed behavior
Cage material	Can affect speed, heat, lubrication flow, and suitability for special operating conditions
Ring and ball material	Determines corrosion resistance, fatigue performance, and cost position
Grease or oil specification	Important for motors, food equipment, high temperature, low noise, and long-life operation
Precision or vibration grade	Important for electric motors, instruments, appliances, and high-speed equipment
Certificates and inspection records	Useful for OEM purchasing, export orders, and quality-controlled replacement programs

Where Deep Groove Ball Bearings Are Used

Deep groove ball bearings are used wherever a shaft needs smooth radial support with low friction and reliable speed performance.

Industry or equipment	Common bearing need	Useful specification clues
Electric motors	Low noise, low vibration, stable grease life	Confirm clearance, grease, precision, shield/seal type, and operating rpm
Pumps and fans	Smooth speed, moderate load, heat control	Check seal drag, lubrication, shaft fit, and any axial load from impeller or fan thrust
Conveyors and rollers	Contamination protection and simple replacement	Confirm 2RS/ZZ closure, corrosion exposure, quantity, and shaft/housing condition
Packaging and food equipment	Corrosion resistance, clean operation, grease requirement	Check stainless material, seal material, and food-grade lubrication if required
Agriculture and outdoor equipment	Dust, humidity, shock, and inconsistent maintenance	Review sealing, corrosion resistance, housing support, and shock load risk
Instruments and automation	Small size, low torque, quiet operation	Check miniature series, precision grade, grease cleanliness, and handling requirements

The same bearing size may need a different specification depending on the environment. A motor bearing may prioritize low noise and grease life. A conveyor bearing may need stronger sealing. A stainless bearing may be required for wet equipment. A high-speed bearing may need special grease, cage, clearance, or precision control.

How To Choose A Deep Groove Ball Bearing

Start with the bearing number if you are replacing an existing bearing. If the bearing number is missing, measure the bore, outside diameter, and width first. Then confirm load, speed, environment, and closure type.

Selection step	What to confirm
1. Size	Bore diameter, outside diameter, width, and series
2. Load direction	Mainly radial load, limited axial load, or combined load
3. Speed	Operating rpm, startup conditions, seal drag, and heat
4. Environment	Dust, water, washdown, humidity, chemical exposure, or clean indoor use
5. Closure	Open, shielded, sealed, or special seal design
6. Clearance	CN/C0, C3, C4, or other clearance based on fit and temperature
7. Material	GCR15 / 52100, stainless steel, hybrid ceramic, or special option
8. Lubrication	Grease type, oil lubrication, relubrication, or food-grade requirement
9. Quality requirement	Noise, vibration, precision, certificates, inspection, and packaging
10. Mounting detail	Shaft fit, housing fit, shoulders, snap ring groove, and assembly method

If the bearing runs hot immediately after installation, do not assume the bearing size is wrong. Check grease fill, seal drag, shaft fit, housing fit, mounted clearance, alignment, and axial preload.

For two-bearing shaft layouts where housing bore alignment is the concern, use the deep groove ball bearing tilting angle calculator as a supporting review path.

Replacement And Interchange Notes

Deep groove ball bearings are often interchangeable by boundary dimensions, but the safest replacement is not always the cheapest bearing with the same bore, outside diameter, and width.

Check these points before substituting a bearing:

6205-2RS and 6205-ZZ may share the same main dimensions, but they do not provide the same sealing, friction, and speed behavior.
C3 should be kept when the original design used it for press fit, heat, or speed reasons. Do not remove or add C3 without checking the application.
Stainless steel can help with corrosion, but the seal, grease, load, and cleaning chemical exposure still matter.
A higher precision bearing may not solve noise if the real problem is mounting damage, poor shaft fit, excessive grease, or contamination.
Snap ring suffixes such as N or NR matter when the housing uses the snap ring for axial location.
Manufacturer suffixes are not perfectly universal. Confirm actual closure, clearance, cage, grease, and material when crossing from one brand to another.

When Deep Groove Ball Bearings Are Not The Best Choice

Do not force a deep groove bearing into every position. If the application has heavy axial load, compare thrust ball bearings or another axial-load design. If the shaft needs mounted housing support, compare flange bearings. If the bearing must run in wet, washdown, or corrosive conditions, compare stainless options before confirming material.

Choose another bearing type or arrangement when the application has:

High continuous axial load.
Heavy shock or impact load.
Very high radial load where a roller bearing is more suitable.
Significant shaft or housing misalignment.
Controlled preload or high axial stiffness requirement.
Mainly thrust load.
Severe contamination or washdown beyond standard seal capability.
Slow oscillating motion where lubrication and static load dominate.

For high axial load, review angular contact ball bearings, thrust bearings, or tapered roller bearings. For unavoidable misalignment, compare self-aligning ball bearings instead of relying on a standard deep groove design.

Common Part Numbers

Deep groove ball bearings are often ordered by standard bearing numbers and suffixes.

Series	Example numbers
60 series	6000, 6001, 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, 6006
62 series	6200, 6201, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6205, 6206
63 series	6300, 6301, 6302, 6303, 6304, 6305, 6306
68 series	6800, 6801, 6802, 6803, 6804, 6805
69 series	6900, 6901, 6902, 6903, 6904, 6905
Miniature series	693, 695, 608, 623, 624, 625, 626
Inch/R series	R4, R6, R8, R10, R12 depending on equipment design

Typical suffixes include ZZ for metal shields, 2RS for rubber seals, and C3 for greater-than-normal radial internal clearance. Always confirm the exact suffix meaning, because seal and shield naming can differ between manufacturers.

Common Replacement Mistakes

Matching only the bore size and ignoring OD, width, and suffix.
Replacing ZZ with 2RS automatically in a high-speed or low-torque application.
Treating C3 as a higher precision grade instead of a clearance class.
Ignoring grease type when noise, starting torque, temperature, or service life matters.
Upgrading material without checking the actual environment and failure mode.
Assuming all stainless bearings use the same stainless grade.
Ignoring clearance, fit, and lubrication when a bearing overheats soon after installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are deep groove ball bearings used for?

Deep groove ball bearings are used in motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, rollers, appliances, gearboxes, instruments, and general rotating machinery. They are best for mainly radial load, high speed, low friction, and compact shaft support.

Can deep groove ball bearings handle axial load?

Yes, they can handle limited axial load in both directions, but axial load must stay within the catalog limits for the selected bearing size, clearance, speed, lubrication, and load ratio. They are not high-thrust bearings. For more context, see the related guide on whether deep groove ball bearings can handle axial loads.

Should I choose sealed or shielded deep groove ball bearings?

Choose sealed bearings when contamination protection and grease retention are important. Choose shielded bearings when lower friction is important and the environment is cleaner. Use open bearings when the machine provides external lubrication and sealing.

What does C3 mean on a deep groove ball bearing?

C3 means the bearing has greater radial internal clearance than normal clearance. It is often considered when fits, heat, or operating conditions reduce clearance, but it should not be selected automatically for every application.

Are stainless steel deep groove ball bearings better?

Stainless steel deep groove ball bearings are better for wet, humid, washdown, or corrosion-sensitive environments. GCR15 / 52100 is often more economical for clean, normal industrial applications. The best choice depends on load, corrosion, seals, grease, and cost.

How do I identify the correct replacement bearing?

Use the bearing number if it is visible. If not, measure bore diameter, outside diameter, and width. Then confirm seal type, clearance, material, and application conditions before ordering.

RFQ Guidance

Request a quote with model, quantity, material, seal type, destination country, and operating environment.

Useful RFQ details include:

Bearing model or equivalent part number
Bore, outside diameter, and width if the model is unknown
Seal or shield type: open, ZZ, 2RS, or special sealing requirement
Material preference: GCR15 / 52100, stainless steel, ceramic hybrid, or confirm by application
Clearance, precision, noise, or vibration requirement when relevant
Application: motor, pump, conveyor, roller, fan, gearbox, agricultural equipment, or other machine position
Quantity, destination country, target lead time, and photos or drawings when replacement accuracy matters