# SKF 6217/C3 Deep Groove Ball Bearing 85mm Bore C3 Clearance Sheet Metal Cage - MROSupply.com

***SKF 6217/C3 deep groove ball bearing, 85mm bore, 5.906 in OD, C3 greater-than-normal clearance. Sheet metal cage, bearing steel construction. Suitable for electric motors, pumps, and general industrial applications with moderate radial and axial loads.***



## Product details:

- Catalog number: 6217/C3
- SKU: 319631
- Price: ***$222.18*** Each
- Shipping: ***FREE SHIPPING***  ON ORDERS OVER $100
- Typically Ships in: 1 day
- Brand: [SKF Bearing](https://www.mrosupply.com/brands/skf-bearing/)
- Category: 
    - [6200 Series Ball Bearings](htts://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/ball-bearings/6200-series-ball-bearings/)
    - [Ball Bearings](htts://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/ball-bearings/)
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- Unit of measure: each
- Weight: 3.983 lb


## Product images:
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## Product attributes;

  
- Basic Dynamic Load Rating: 87.1 kN
  

  
- Basic Static Load Rating: 64 kN
  

  
- Bearing Material: Bearing steel
  

  
- Bearing Outer Ring Locating Feature: None
  

  
- Bore Diameter: 85 mm
  

  
- Bore Type: Cylindrical
  

  
- Cage: Sheet metal
  

  
- Clearance: C3 Loose
  

  
- Coating: Without
  

  
- Dimension Type: Metric
  

  
- Filling Slots: Without
  

  
- Inner Diameter (mm): 85.000
  

  
- Limiting Speed: 5600 r/min
  

  
- Locating Feature Bearing: None
  

  
- Lubricant: None
  

  
- Lubricant (in Bearing): None
  

  
- Matched Arrangement: No
  

  
- Material/Treatment: Bearing steel
  

  
- Number of Rows: 1
  

  
- O.D. (in): 5.906
  

  
- Outer Diameter (mm): 150.000
  

  
- Pack Height: 166 mm
  

  
- Pack Length: 164 mm
  

  
- Pack Width: 34 mm
  

  
- Radial Internal Clearance: C3
  

  
- Reference Speed: 9000 r/min
  

  
- Relubrication Feature: Without
  

  
- Seal Type: N/A
  

  
- Sealing: None
  

  
- SKF Performance Class: SKF Explorer
  

  
- Tolerance Class: Normal
  

  
- Width: 28 mm
  

  
- Width (mm): 28.000
  

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## FAQ:

- How do I choose the right type of bearing for my application?: Start with the load and how it’s applied. You need to know if you’re dealing with radial loads, axial loads, or a mix of both. Then look at speed, operating environment, and space constraints.
For example, ball bearings are great for high speed and lighter loads, while roller bearings handle heavier loads but usually at lower speeds. If there’s contamination, moisture, or heat involved, you may need sealed bearings or specific materials.
In most cases, the right choice comes down to matching load type, speed, and environment to the bearing design.


- What are the dimensions and typical uses of a 6200 series ball bearing?: A standard 6200 ball bearing has:
• 10 mm bore
• 30 mm outer diameter
• 9 mm width
The 6200 series sits within the deep groove ball bearing family and is designed for light to moderate loads at relatively high speeds.
You’ll typically find them in electric motors, small gearboxes, pumps, and general industrial equipment. They’re popular because they’re compact, widely available, and cost effective.
Different variants exist such as sealed, shielded, or high clearance versions, depending on the application.


- What is the difference between deep groove and angular contact ball bearings?: Deep groove ball bearings are the most common type. They’re designed to handle mainly radial loads, but they can also take some axial load in both directions. They’re simple, versatile, and used in everything from motors to conveyors.
Angular contact ball bearings are built for combined loads, especially where there’s significant axial force in one direction. They’re often used in pairs and are common in higher precision or higher load applications like pumps and gearboxes.
If your load is mostly radial, go deep groove. If axial load matters more, angular contact is usually the better choice.
