Contact versus non-contact bearing seals
A seal may touch a ring or operate with a small gap. Compare the actual design rather than assuming all rubber-looking closures have the same friction or protection.
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What to check
Balance protection and drag
Contact sealing generally adds rubbing friction. Non-contact designs reduce that particular source of drag, but suitability depends on contaminants and the complete sealing path.
Do not rank by hand spinning
Free-spin time changes with grease quantity, viscosity and temperature. It does not establish loaded life, precision or suitability.
Confirm code scope
Look up the manufacturer and series for RS, RSH, RSL, RZ, LLB, LLU, DDU or VV. A code from a different brand is a search hint, not approval to substitute.
Recorded catalogue candidates
First 12 records. Open all results to filter brands and technical attributes. These are search candidates, not approved replacements.
| Brand / complete designation | Type | d×D×B (mm) | Closure | Original precision | Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAG16003-A-2RSR | Deep groove ball bearing | 17×35×8 | 2RSR — Contact seal on both sides | PN — Normal (ISO 492:2023) | CN (Group N) — Normal internal clearance |
| FAG16003-A-2RSR-C3 | Deep groove ball bearing | 17×35×8 | 2RSR — Contact seal on both sides | PN — Normal (ISO 492:2023) | C3 (Group 3) — Internal clearance larger than CN |
| SKF16101-2RS1 | Deep groove ball bearing with seals or shields | 12×30×8 | Seal on both sides | Normal | CN |
| TIMKEN1641H-2RS/F | Deep groove ball bearing | 25.4×50.8×14.288 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1641H-2RS/FVSL531 | Deep groove ball bearing | 25.4×50.8×14.288 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1641H-2RS/FVSL613 | Deep groove ball bearing | 25.4×50.8×14.288 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1726203-2RS | Deep groove ball bearing | 17×40×12 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1726205-2RS | Deep groove ball bearing | 25×52×15 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1726206-2RS | Deep groove ball bearing | 30×62×16 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1726207-2RS | Deep groove ball bearing | 35×72×17 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1726208-2RS | Deep groove ball bearing | 40×80×18 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
| TIMKEN1726209-2RS | Deep groove ball bearing | 45×85×19 | Sealed | Not reported | Not reported |
— = not recorded. Width conventions differ for tapered assemblies, thrust bearings and mounted units. Always inspect the dimensional drawing.
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Related questions and tools
Bearing seal code chart: RS, 2RS, Z, ZZ, LLB & LLU
Use closure families to narrow the catalogue, then read the brand-specific specification. Similar-looking codes are not a universal suffix interchange table.
Read and apply →Sealed versus open bearings: lubrication & protection
An open bearing relies on its surroundings for contamination control and lubricant supply. An integral closure changes that arrangement but does not make every bearing waterproof.
Read and apply →608 2RS vs 608 ZZ: compare the full bearing specification
608 is a useful size example, not a universal recommendation. Compare the loaded 608 variants by closure, precision, clearance and lubrication.
Read and apply →Reference basis & data limits
Manufacturer terminology is retained in the product records. Technical reference basis: JTEKT Basic Bearing Knowledge (boundary dimensions, tolerance classes and lubrication); NSK Bearing ABCs (lubrication, designations and clearance); NTN technical FAQs (closure codes and component interchange); SKF rolling-bearing selection and maintenance references.
Selection workflows and catalogue grouping are BearingScope editorial aids. Verify the current drawing and application requirements before using a candidate. Missing database information is not converted into an assumed match.