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Handbook for
Electric Motors
Introducing SKF Pulse™
Machine monitoring made easy.
With SKF Pulse, anyone can monitor machine health
without the need for training or diagnostic expertise.
*mobile phone
not included
Contents
Bearing installation tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3
Abbreviated bearing nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5
Aftermarket designation suffix JEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Speed limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Speed ratings
6200 and 6300 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 9
NU, N, NJ 200 EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
NU, N, NJ 300 EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Shaft and housing diameters
6200 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
NU, N, NJ 200 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
NU, N, NJ 300 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Shaft shoulder dimensions
6200 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Minimum radial load
NU, N, NJ 200 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
NU, N, NJ 300 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Grease relube recommendations
6200 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
NU, N, NJ 200 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NU, N, NJ 300 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vibration frequencies
6200 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
NU, N, NJ 200 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
NU, N, NJ 300 EC Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABMA-SKF product comparison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 – 31
Comparative viscosity classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation tips for reliable bearing operation
1 Handle with care. Store bearings horizontally in a clean and dry place,
free from vibration, in their original unopened package; periodically turn
over sealed and shielded bearings to prevent grease from settling to one
side. Leave bearings in their original packaging until immediately before
mounting. Never place bearings on a dirty surface. Never hit, hammer or
pound directly on a bearing or ring. If a bearing is dropped, it is best not to
install it.
2 Inspect the shaft and housing. Check for size and damage; remove nicks
and burrs with emery paper, and wipe clean with a soft cloth. Replace or
repair shafts and housings showing obvious signs of wear or damage.
A shaft placed in a vise for mounting should be protected from vise jaws
with a sheet of soft metal.
5 Use the right tool for the job. Induction heaters with demagnetization
feature, oil injection kits, and hydraulic nuts are among the specialized
tools available for mounting and dismounting bearings over 4 in. O.D.
Their use lowers the possibility of damaging bearings and speeds up
the process.
6 Pay attention to the bearing’s press fit. For bearings with an O.D. less
than 4 inches, cold mounting with a press or appropriate mounting tool
is acceptable. Mounting force should be applied to the ring with the
interference fit, or both the inner ring and outer ring simultaneously to
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avoid brinelling the raceways. Applying pressure to the ring with the loose
fit only will brinell the raceways and may result in noise and potentially
premature failure.
7 Make sure the contact between the bearing ring and a properly machined
and dimensioned bearing seat should not require the use of bonding
agents to prevent movement or turning.
11 Look for danger signs. Keep alert for three sure signs of improper
bearing operation: excessive noise and increases in vibration and temper-
ature. Machine monitoring devices, like the SKF Pulse wireless sensor and
app, predict machinery issues before operations are impacted.
12 Find the cause of bearing failures. Bearings are built to last, so frequent
failures may point to an installation or lubrication problem. SKF bearing
analysis experts can identify the cause of bearing failure and help you
prevent it in the future.
3
Abbreviated nomenclature for deep groove ball bearings
and cylindrical roller bearings
Designation Description
Designation Description
4
Cylindrical roller bearings (CRB)
Example: NU 310 ECM/C3
Table 3
Designation Description
For full nomenclature guide, please reference SKF bearings and mounted product
guide (100-700) or the information on skf.com.
5
Aftermarket designation suffix “JEM”
for deep groove ball bearings
SKF uses the suffix designation “JEM” for bearings that are used in electric
motor applications. The “J” designates a pressed steel cage and “EM” desig-
nates electric motor quality as required by most electric motor customers.
Several characteristics are included within this “EM” specification, such as:
• C3 radial internal clearance
The suffix designation “J” and “QE6” are not marked on the bearing since the
pressed steel cage (J) and quiet running noise specification (QE6) are standard
on all SKF Explorer deep groove ball bearings.
The “JEM” designation is used primarily for SKF’s aftermarket business and is
only marked on the package. The bearing itself will not be marked with “JEM”.
The designation marked on the bearing depends on whether it is open, has
shields (2Z) or has contact seals (2RSH or 2RS1). The contact seal design
depends on the bearing size:
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An open bearing, bearing with one shield or bearing with one seal does not
typically come filled with grease (but would be covered with a preservative).
Here are some examples of the difference between the designation on the box
and on the bearing:
Speed limitations
Bearing type and size, internal design, load, lubrication and cooling conditions
as well as cage design, accuracy and internal clearance all play a part in deter-
mining speed capability. The speed rating tables provide two speed ratings:
• The Reference Speed, which is based on thermal conditions
Both speed ratings are cautionary limits, rather than strict prohibiting limits,
but approaching either of them signals that deeper analysis of the operating
conditions is required. Typically, the limiting speed determines the maximum
speed for capped bearings. For more information about speed limitations,
please review information on skf.com or contact SKF Applications Engineering
for advice.
Speed ratings
In the following tables, the basic bearing designation is used to represent a
group of complete part designations. For specific tolerance classes and corre-
sponding fits, see SKF Bearing Installation and Maintenance Guide (140-710).
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Speed ratings (RPM)
Deep groove ball bearings
6200 & 6300 series
Note: Low-friction seals (2RZ, 2RSL) and double shielded (2Z) bearings use same speed
ratings. Single enclosure (Z, RSL, RZ) and open bearings use the same speed ratings.
*Brass cage variants.
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Speed ratings (RPM)
Deep groove ball bearings
6200 & 6300 series
Note: Low-friction seals (2RZ, 2RSL) and double shielded (2Z) bearings use same speed
ratings. Single enclosure (Z, RSL, RZ) and open bearings use the same speed ratings.
*Brass cage variants.
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Speed ratings (RPM)
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 200 EC series
limiting
Basic reference speed
bearing speed r/min
designation r/min J cage M cage ML cage P cage
202 22,000 – – 26,000
203 20,000 – – 34,000 22,000
204 17,000 – – 30,000 19,000
205 15,000 16,000 – 26,000 16,000
206 13,000 14,000 – 22,000 14,000
Note: Cylindrical roller bearing limiting speeds depend on the cage type.
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Speed ratings (RPM)
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 300 EC series
Note: Cylindrical roller bearing limiting speeds depend on the cage type.
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Recommended shaft and housing diameters
Deep groove ball bearings
6200 series
brg. brg.
Basic bore ISO outside housing dia. (in.)
bearing dia. shaft dia. (in.) toler- dia. (ISO tolerance H6)
desig. (mm) max. min. ance (mm) max. min.
6200 10 0.3939 0.3936 j5 30 1.1816 1.1811
6201 12 0.4726 0.4723 j5 32 1.2604 1.2598
6202 15 0.5908 0.5905 j5 35 1.3786 1.3780
6203 17 0.6695 0.6692 j5 40 1.5754 1.5748
6204 20 0.7878 0.7875 k5 47 1.8510 1.8504
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Recommended shaft and housing diameters
Deep groove ball bearings
6300 series
brg. brg.
Basic bore ISO outside housing dia. (in.)
bearing dia. shaft dia. (in.) toler- dia. (ISO tolerance H6)
desig. (mm) max. min. ance (mm) max. min.
6300 10 0.3939 0.3936 j5 35 1.3786 1.3780
6301 12 0.4726 0.4723 j5 37 1.4573 1.4567
6302 15 0.5908 0.5905 j5 42 1.6541 1.6535
6303 17 0.6695 0.6692 j5 47 1.8510 1.8504
6304 20 0.7878 0.7875 k5 52 2.0479 2.0472
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Recommended shaft and housing diameters
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 200 EC series
brg. brg.
Basic bore ISO outside housing dia. (in.)
bearing dia. shaft dia. (in.) toler- dia. (ISO tolerance H6)
desig. (mm) max. min. ance (mm) max. min.
202 15 0.5911 0.5906 k6 35 1.3786 1.3780
203 17 0.6698 0.6693 k6 40 1.5754 1.5748
204 20 0.7880 0.7875 k6 47 1.8510 1.8504
205 25 0.9849 0.9844 k6 52 2.0479 2.0472
206 30 1.1817 1.1812 k6 62 2.4416 2.4409
Note: Diameters shown are based on normal loads, operating temperatures, and current
industry fitting practices. See SKF Bearing Installation and Maintenance Guide (140-710)
for specific tolerance classes and corresponding fits.
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Recommended shaft and housing diameters
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 300 EC series
brg. brg.
Basic bore ISO outside housing dia. (in.)
bearing dia. shaft dia. (in.) toler- dia. (ISO tolerance H6)
desig. (mm) max. min. ance (mm) max. min.
303 17 0.6698 0.6693 k6 47 1.8510 1.8504
304 20 0.7880 0.7875 k6 52 2.0479 2.0472
305 25 0.9849 0.9844 k6 62 2.4416 2.4409
306 30 1.1817 1.1812 k6 72 2.8353 2.8346
307 35 1.3788 1.3784 m5 80 3.1503 3.1496
Note: Diameters shown are based on normal loads, operating temperatures, and current
industry fitting practices. See SKF Bearing Installation and Maintenance Guide (140-710)
for specific tolerance classes and corresponding fits.
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Shoulder dimensions for shafts and housings
Deep groove ball bearings
6200 series
shaft &
shaft shoulder housing shoulder housing
Basic d da da D Da Da corner
bearing min. max. max. min max.
desig. mm in in mm in in in
6200 10 0.5591 0.5906 30 1.0157 0.9757 0.0236
6201 12 0.6378 0.6496 32 1.0945 1.0545 0.0236
6202 15 0.7559 0.7638 35 1.2136 1.1736 0.0236
6203 17 0.8346 0.8661 40 1.4094 1.3694 0.0236
6204 20 1.0079 1.0236 47 1.6299 1.5899 0.0394
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Shoulder dimensions for shafts and housings
Deep groove ball bearings
6300 series
shaft &
shaft shoulder housing shoulder housing
Basic d da da D Da Da corner
bearing min. max. max. min max.
desig. mm in in mm in in in
6300 10 0.5591 0.6102 35 1.2126 1.1726 0.0236
6301 12 0.6929 0.7129 37 1.2362 1.1962 0.0394
6302 15 0.8110 0.8268 42 1.4331 1.3931 0.0394
6303 17 0.8898 0.9252 47 1.6299 1.5899 0.0394
6304 20 1.0630 1.0830 52 1.7717 1.7317 0.0394
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Minimum radial load requirements
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 200 EC series
207 62 65 71
208 78 83 92
209 92 97 109
210 107 114 128
211 132 141 161
Note: Minimum radial loads are necessary for satisfactory rolling bearing operation. This is
particularly true for roller bearings running at high speeds, where inertia forces and friction
from the lubricant may cause damaging sliding –rather than rolling–movements between
the rollers and raceways. * ML cage only
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Minimum radial load requirements
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 300 EC series
308 92 99 112
309 115 124 141
310 142 153 176
311 171 186 217
312 203 222 261
Note: Minimum radial loads are necessary for satisfactory rolling bearing operation. This is
particularly true for roller bearings running at high speeds, where inertia forces and friction
from the lubricant may cause damaging sliding –rather than rolling–movements between
the rollers and raceways. * ML cage only
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Grease relube recommendation
Deep groove ball bearings
6200 series
Basic Interval @
bearing Quantity 900 rpm 1800 rpm 3600 rpm
designation oz hr hr hr
6200 0.04 27,100 24,500 20,000
6201 0.07 26,800 24,000 19,200
6202 0.07 26,400 23,200 18,000
6203 0.07 26,000 22,500 16,900
6204 0.11 25,300 21,400 15,200
Note: The relubrication intervals shown are based on a good quality lithium based grease
at a maximum temperature of 160° F, and a c/p=15. Reduce the interval by half for each
27° F above 160° F, or for vertical applications. (High temperature greases, like polyurea,
can operate for longer periods of time than those listed above.) Lubricate more often in
applications where there is a risk of heavy solid and chemical contamination. Consult man-
ufacturer or SKF Application Engineering for details.
LGHP 2 ball and roller bearing grease
LGHP 2 is a polyurea-based grease designed for use in electric motors. LGHP 2 meets
strict SKF noise requirements. Each batch is blended and selected for consistency and
adherence to quietness standards. The grease is also recommended for applications where
long life is required.
With LGHP 2, users can often avoid compatibility problems when relubricating bearings.
LGHP 2 is compatible with common polyurea and lithium thickened greases, as well as
Mobil Polyrex® EM grease.
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Grease relube recommendation
Deep groove ball bearings
6300 series
Basic Interval @
bearing Quantity 900 rpm 1800 rpm 3600 rpm
designation oz hr hr hr
6300 0.07 26,800 24,000 19,100
6301 0.07 26,500 23,400 18,300
6302 0.11 25,900 22,400 16,800
6303 0.11 25,500 21,700 15,700
6304 0.14 25,000 20,800 14,500
Note: The relubrication intervals shown are based on a good quality lithium based grease
at a maximum temperature of 160° F, and a c/p=15. Reduce the interval by half for each
27° F above 160° F, or for vertical applications. (High temperature greases, like polyurea,
can operate for longer periods of time than those listed above.) Lubricate more often in
applications where there is a risk of heavy solid and chemical contamination. Consult man-
ufacturer or SKF Application Engineering for details.
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Grease relube recommendation
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 200 EC series
Basic Interval @
bearing Quantity 900 rpm 1800 rpm 3600 rpm
designation oz hr hr hr
202 0.07 24,900 20,600 14,100
203 0.07 24,100 19,400 12,600
204 0.11 23,200 17,900 10,700
205 0.14 22,400 16,700 9,300
206 0.18 21,200 14,900 7,400
Note: The relubrication intervals shown are based on a good quality lithium based grease
at a maximum temperature of 160° F, and a c/p=15. Reduce the interval by half for each
27° F above 160° F, or for vertical applications. (High temperature greases, can operate for
longer periods of time than those listed above.) Lubricate more often in applications where
there is a risk of heavy solid and chemical contamination. Consult manufacturer or SKF
Application Engineering for details.
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Grease relube recommendation
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 300 EC series
Basic Interval @
bearing Quantity 900 rpm 1800 rpm 3600 rpm
designation oz hr hr hr
303 0.11 23,500 18,500 11,400
304 0.14 22,800 17,400 10,100
305 0.18 21,600 15,500 8,000
306 0.25 20,400 13,800 6,400
307 0.28 19,400 12,500 5,200
Note: The relubrication intervals shown are based on a good quality lithium based grease
at a maximum temperature of 160° F, and a c/p=15. Reduce the interval by half for each
27° F above 160° F, or for vertical applications. (High temperature greases, can operate for
longer periods of time than those listed above.) Lubricate more often in applications where
there is a risk of heavy solid and chemical contamination. Consult manufacturer or SKF
Application Engineering for details.
25
SKF vibration data @ 1 rpm inner ring rotation
Deep groove ball bearings
6200 series
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SKF vibration data @ 1 rpm inner ring rotation
Deep groove ball bearings
6300 series
27
SKF vibration data @ 1 rpm inner ring rotation
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 200 EC series
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SKF vibration data @ 1 rpm inner ring rotation
Cylindrical roller bearings
NU, N, NJ 300 EC series
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ABMA ‘ SKF
Product number comparison
90 BC 03 J PP N 3 0 X 6 3 18 2Z N C3 GJN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 7 10 9
Symbols
ABMA SKF Description
1. Bore diameter
90 XX18 ABMA/5 = SKF
exc. 17 = XX03
15 = XX02
12 = XX01
10 = XX00
2. Bearing type
BC 6XXX Conrad DGBB
BL XXX maximum capacity DGBB
BT 7XXX B angular contact (40°)
RU NU XXX EC cylindrical roller
RN N XXX EC cylindrical roller
RJ NJ XXX EC cylindrical roller
3. Dimension series
00 X0XX extra light
02 X2XX light
03 X3XX medium
04 X4XX heavy
4. Cage type
X – any type
J J pressed steel
Y, K Y pressed brass
M M machined brass
5. Seals/shields or duplex mounting
X – character separator
P Z (PP ’ 2Z, two shields)
E RS,RS1,RSH (EE ’ 2RS, two seals)
RR DB duplex back-to-back
UU DF duplex face-to-face
TT DT duplex tandem
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ABMA ‘ SKF
Product number comparison
90 BC 03 J PP N 3 0 X 6 3 18 2Z N C3 GJN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 7 10 9
Symbols
ABMA SKF Description
7. Radial clearance/preload
0 – normal clearance
1 C1 tighter than C2
2 C2 tighter than normal
3 C3 looser than normal
4 C4 looser than C3
5 C5 looser than C4
8. Tolerance class
0 – normal, ABEC1, ISO P7
6 P6 ABEC 3, ISO P6
5 P5 ABEC 5, ISO P5
4 P4 ABEC 7, ISO P4
2 P9A ABEC 9
9. Lubricant
X – any slush or grease
A – refer to manufacturer
10. Special features
X26 – (consult SKF Engineering)
X27 S0 heat stabilized to 150° C
X28 S1 heat stabilized to 200° C
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Comparative Viscosity Classifications
Kinematic Saybolt
viscosities viscosities
mm2/s at mm2/s at ISO VG AGMA grades SAE grades SAE grades SUS/100˚ F SUS/210˚ F
40˚ C 100˚ C crankcase oils gear oils
2000 70 10000
1500 8000 300
60
250W
6000
1000 50 1000 5000
8A
800 4000 200
40 680
600 8
3000
140W
500 460
30
7 2000
400
320 6
300 1500
100
20 50W
220 5 90W 90
200 1000
80
150 40W 800
4
85W 70
600
100
100 30W 500
10 3 60
80
400
9 55
68 2 80W
8
60
20W 300 50
50 7
46
1 200
40 6
75W 45
32 10W
30 5 150
22 40
20 4 5W 100
15 80
70
10 10 60
8
7 50
6
5
5
4 40
3 3
35
2 2
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NOTE: ISO mineral lubricants are recommended over SAE and AGMA
lubricants for centrifugal pump applications.
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