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SKF special bearings: how to identify them

This line holds the SKF bearings whose designation does not follow the basic system of series and sizes. They start with prefixes such as BS2, BAA, BT1 or BC1, or are a long number. Most were made for a specific application or piece of equipment: a wheel, a gearbox, a roller. That is why they are not chosen by size in a general catalog, but by the exact code on the part.

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A code that cannot be broken down

In a standard bearing, the digits give the series and the bore. In BAA 0003, BT1-0163 or BC1-0125 they do not: the prefix points to the type of bearing and the number is sequential. No dimensions can be derived from those references, and two neighbouring numbers may be unrelated parts.

There are partial exceptions. BS2-2205-2RS/VT143 shows a known base inside the code, that of a spherical roller bearing, with blocks that describe a sealed version. Even so, it is not interchangeable with the standard bearing of that base without comparing the width, which usually differs. The rule is the same: copy everything, with hyphens, slashes and spaces.

Identifying by the equipment

Since the code does not describe the part, context matters more than in other lines. The make and model of the machine, the position of the bearing and the part number of the equipment maker allow the reference to be confirmed when the marking is worn.

If the original part can no longer be obtained, the replacement is sought by dimensions and function: type of bearing, bore, outside diameter, width, sealing and any particular detail, such as a flange, a groove or a thicker outer ring. That work needs the part in hand or a drawing; a photo alone is rarely enough.

Details for quoting a special bearing

Send us the code exactly as engraved and the quantity. Add the make and model of the equipment and where the bearing is mounted. If the marking cannot be read in full, give us the main dimensions and photos of both faces and the edge. Let us know whether you need exactly the same reference or would accept an alternative by dimensions.

Can I work out the dimensions from the code?

Generally not. They are sequential references; the dimensions are taken from the part.

Is BS2-2205 an ordinary 22205?

It shares the base, but is a different version. Compare the width and the sealing.

What if the reference is discontinued?

A replacement is sought by type and dimensions, with the part or the drawing at hand.

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SKF BS2-2RS/VT143 bearings

SKF BS2 series bearings with 2RS sealing and VT143 grease are spherical roller bearings with a special design that combines high load capacity and resistance to contamination. They are used in applications where there is misalignment and severe conditions, such as in the cement, mining and aggregate processing industries. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line.

Some codes:BS2-2205-2RS/VT143BS2-2206-2RS/VT143BS2-2207-2RS/VT143BS2-2208-2RS/VT143BS2-2209-2RS/VT143

SKF BAA Bearings

SKF BAA series bearings are components designed for special applications within power transmission. They are used when mounting, load or speed conditions require a configuration different from that of standard bearings. MR Accesorios Industriales sells this line as part of its SKF bearings catalog. If you need to identify the correct code or evaluate an alternative, our technical team can help you.

Some codes:BAA 0003BAA 0005BAA-0004BAA-0006BAA-0012

SKF special bearings BT…

SKF special bearings of the BT… series are components designed to meet particular machinery needs where standard bearings do not fit. They are used in equipment requiring specific geometries, load capacities or operating conditions, and their numeric designation identifies each variant. MR Accesorios Industriales supplies this line as part of its SKF bearing offering.

Some codes:BT1-0163BT1-0507BT1-0508BT1-0517BT1-0524

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