Deep Groove Ball Bearings FAG 6016 -2RSR-C3

The FAG 6016 -2RSR-C3 deep-groove ball bearing, with an 80 mm bore, ground seals on both sides and a C3 clearance, offers protection against contamination at elevated operating temperatures.

This single-row deep-groove ball bearing 6016 -2RSR-C3 from FAG accommodates radial forces as well as axial loads in both directions. Manufactured from standard rolling-element bearing steel 100Cr6 with dimensions of 80 x 125 x 22 mm, the design features a dimensionally stable sheet steel cage to guide the rolling elements. A cylindrical outer ring without a flange or ring groove allows for flush mounting in standardised housing bores to tolerance class P0 or ABEC 1.

What are the practical applications of the 6016-2RSR-C3 deep groove ball bearing?

Design engineers and maintenance personnel primarily use this bearing in industrial mechanical assemblies with 80 mm shaft guides, where moderate axial forces and predominantly radial forces are present. The rolling bearing is particularly suitable for environments with dust or moisture, as the sealing lips keep foreign particles away from the raceways. With a specified temperature range of –20 to +100 degrees Celsius, the unit covers typical operating conditions in industrial applications.

What function do the seal and the C3 bearing clearance fulfil during operation?

The 2RSR sliding seals fitted on both sides contact the inner ring and seal the bearing interior against the ingress of contaminants and against lubricant leakage. At the same time, the increased radial bearing clearance (C3) effectively compensates for operational thermal expansion. This helps to specifically prevent the rolling elements from becoming stressed in the event of a tighter fit on the shaft or temperature differences between the inner and outer rings.