Keep the evidence with the model shortlist
The models on this page illustrate bearing roles; they are not confirmed replacements for an unspecified machine. Keep the original complete marking, machine position, load and speed duty, temperature, lubricant and mounting arrangement together. Check the candidate's recorded values below and leave unreported parameters unknown.
Check drawings and model records · Investigate a failure before replacing it · Plan installation and force paths
What matters in this application
Drum loading
Include drum/payload mass, belt forces and imbalance during acceleration and extraction.
Water boundary
Identify the external water seal, shaft sealing surface and leak/drain paths.
Dryer temperature
Check the actual bearing temperature and the complete lubricant/seal specification.
Which bearing structures make sense?
Rolling drum supports
Match the exact paired arrangement and full designation.
Check first: A bearing's own seal does not replace the machine's water seal.
Drive-motor and dryer supports
Evaluate their separate speed, load and temperature duty.
Check first: A drum-bearing recommendation is not automatically a motor or dryer solution.
Recommended starting points
These candidates illustrate specific roles and envelopes, not a ranked list or interchangeable set. Review each condition before using a model in a design.
6205
25×52×15 mmRadial-support reference · 25 mm bore
A 25×52×15 mm starting envelope for a designed rotating support.
- Dynamic C
- 14.8 kN
- Static C₀
- 7.8 kN
- Limiting speed
- 18000 rpm
Before selectionCommon rotating-support envelopes for dimensional study only, not a washer/dryer model fitment chart. Verify full suffix, bearing reactions, fits, clearance, lubrication and external seals.
Open complete model data6206
30×62×16 mmRadial-support reference · 30 mm bore
A compact 30×62×16 mm record for a separately specified support.
- Dynamic C
- 20.3 kN
- Static C₀
- 11.2 kN
- Limiting speed
- 15000 rpm
Before selectionCommon rotating-support envelopes for dimensional study only, not a washer/dryer model fitment chart. Do not interchange with 6306 by bore alone; outside diameter and width differ.
Open complete model data6306
30×72×19 mmLarger radial envelope · 30 mm bore
A 30×72×19 mm record for assessing a larger radial-support envelope.
- Dynamic C
- 30.5 kN
- Static C₀
- 16.2 kN
- Limiting speed
- 13700 rpm
Before selectionCommon rotating-support envelopes for dimensional study only, not a washer/dryer model fitment chart. Verify housing space and bearing reactions as well as clearance and lubricant.
Open complete model dataCompare the recorded specifications
Different sizes and bearing structures are shown for different duties. C and C₀ are catalogue load ratings, not permissible equipment loads. Limiting speed is not an approved operating speed.
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| Parameter | SKF6205 | SKF6206 | FAG6306 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore d (mm) | 25 | 30 | 30 |
| Outside D (mm) | 52 | 62 | 72 |
| Recorded width (mm) | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| Dynamic C (kN) | 14.8 | 20.3 | 30.5 |
| Static C₀ (kN) | 7.8 | 11.2 | 16.2 |
| Catalogue limiting speed (rpm) | 18000 | 15000 | 13700 |
— = not reported, or not directly comparable for a mounted unit. Width conventions differ for inserts, complete units and bearing assemblies; inspect the dimensional drawing. Values are read from the current BearingScope records, not estimated from model numbers.
Work through the selection
- Identify drum, motor or dryer support and record the complete original specification.
- Assess shaft/housing condition, imbalance loads and seal failures.
- Match the full bearing pair, fits, clearance, lubricant and water/heat protection.
- Use the manufacturer's reassembly and controlled commissioning checks.
Symptoms worth checking
Rust and repeated bearing failure
Inspect the water seal and shaft sealing surface before replacing bearings again.
Noise under extraction load
Review drum balance, shaft condition, mounting and bearing damage together.
Symptoms are investigation prompts, not a diagnosis. Isolate equipment safely and follow its maintenance procedures before inspection.
Have the original designation?
Look up the complete model and suffix before comparing potential alternatives.
Application questions, answered
Will two sealed bearings replace a failed drum water seal?
No. Water containment is a separate machine-sealing function.
Are 6205 and 6206 compatible with every washing machine?
No. These are reference dimensions only. The exact machine drawing and full specification govern.
Reference basis & recommendation limits
- SKF — Bearing selection process
Application principles are informed by the listed technical references. Model shortlists are BearingScope editorial selections from its database, not manufacturer endorsements or equipment-fit approvals. Confirm the latest exact specification and the complete equipment design before use.