FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 12x32x10 Deep Groove Ball Bearing

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 12x32x10 Deep Groove Ball Bearing

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 is a single-row deep groove ball bearing with exact dimensions of 12x32x10 mm. It has an open design, increased C3 radial internal clearance and a TVH plastic/polyamide cage. The bearing belongs to the FAG/Schaeffler range of deep groove ball bearings.

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 - Technical Specification

Manufacturer: FAG / Schaeffler

Full designation: 6201-C-TVH-C3

Alternative designation: 6201-TVH-C3

Bearing type: Deep groove ball bearing

Design: Single-row

Closure: Open

Bore diameter d: 12 mm

Outside diameter D: 32 mm

Width B: 10 mm

Dimensions: 12x32x10 mm

Internal clearance: C3

Cage: TVH - plastic/polyamide cage

Bore: Cylindrical

Dynamic load rating Cr: 8.0 kN

Static load rating C0r: 3.1 kN

Fatigue load limit Cur: 0.213 kN

Limiting speed nG: 37,000 rpm

EAN: 4054372736858

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 Dimensions

The exact bearing dimensions are:

d = 12 mm - bore diameter

D = 32 mm - outside diameter

B = 10 mm - bearing width

Complete dimensions:

12x32x10 mm

The 6201 dimensional series is widely used for deep groove ball bearings, but dimensions alone do not define the complete bearing specification.

For this exact FAG version, the following features are also important:

FAG

Generation C

TVH

C3

Open design

What Does FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 Mean?

The full designation:

6201-C-TVH-C3

identifies the specific FAG bearing configuration.

6201 - bearing series and size

C - FAG Generation C design

TVH - plastic/polyamide cage

C3 - radial internal clearance greater than Normal

The bearing may also be found in older commercial listings as:

6201-TVH-C3

or:

6201 TVH C3

For current technical identification, the complete designation 6201-C-TVH-C3 is preferred.

FAG Generation C

The letter:

C

in the current 6201-C-TVH-C3 designation identifies the FAG Generation C design.

Generation C deep groove ball bearings use an optimized internal bearing design developed by Schaeffler for this product family.

For current product identification, the complete:

6201-C-TVH-C3

designation should therefore be retained even where older systems or commercial listings use:

6201-TVH-C3.

TVH Plastic / Polyamide Cage

The suffix:

TVH

identifies the cage configuration.

For this bearing, the cage is specified as a:

plastic / polyamide cage

The cage separates and guides the rolling elements while maintaining their correct spacing during bearing operation.

When selecting an exact replacement, the TVH cage specification should be considered if the original application requires this configuration.

C3 Radial Internal Clearance

The suffix:

C3

means that the bearing has:

radial internal clearance greater than Normal

C3 is an internal clearance class. It is not a bearing accuracy or quality class.

In certain applications, increased initial internal clearance is required because interference fits, operating temperatures or other working conditions can reduce the effective internal clearance after installation.

A standard 6201 bearing with Normal clearance should therefore not automatically be considered identical to 6201-C-TVH-C3.

Open Bearing Design

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 is an:

open bearing

It does not incorporate rubber contact seals or metal shields on both sides.

It should therefore be distinguished from closed or shielded 6201 variants such as:

6201-2RS

6201-2HRS

6201-2Z

or other sealed configurations.

The closure type is an important parameter when selecting a replacement bearing.

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 Load Ratings

Catalogue data for the exact 6201-C-TVH-C3 version specify:

Cr = 8,000 N - basic dynamic radial load rating

C0r = 3,100 N - basic static radial load rating

Cur = 213 N - fatigue load limit

Equivalent values in kN:

Cr = 8.0 kN

C0r = 3.1 kN

Cur = 0.213 kN

These values should be associated with the exact bearing configuration rather than transferred from another 6201 variant.

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 Limiting Speed

The specified limiting speed is:

nG = 37,000 rpm

The catalogue limiting speed should not be interpreted as the permissible operating speed under every application condition.

Actual operating capability depends on factors including:

Bearing load

Lubrication

Operating temperature

Shaft and housing fits

Heat dissipation

Installation conditions

Radial and Axial Loads

As a single-row deep groove ball bearing, FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 is primarily designed to support radial loads.

The deep groove raceway geometry also enables this bearing type to accommodate axial loads in both directions within the limits appropriate to a deep groove ball bearing.

It should not, however, be considered a direct substitute for a dedicated thrust or angular contact bearing solely because it can support axial load.

FAG 6201 TVH C3 vs 6201-C-TVH-C3

Several forms of the designation may appear in catalogues, older systems and online searches:

6201 TVH C3

6201-TVH-C3

6201-C-TVH-C3

The current FAG/Schaeffler designation is:

6201-C-TVH-C3

For this reason, 6201-C-TVH-C3 should be used as the main technical product designation.

The alternative forms are still useful within the product description because customers may search using older references.

6201 C3 vs 6201-C-TVH-C3

A generic:

6201 C3

and the exact:

6201-C-TVH-C3

should not automatically be treated as identical configurations.

Both may have:

12x32x10 mm dimensions

and:

C3 internal clearance

but the TVH suffix specifies the cage configuration.

For precise technical replacement, the complete bearing designation should be considered.

6201-2RS C3 vs 6201-C-TVH-C3

These are not identical bearing configurations.

6201-C-TVH-C3 is an:

open bearing

A 6201-2RS C3 bearing incorporates seals on both sides.

Although both versions can share the basic 12x32x10 mm dimensions and C3 clearance, their closure and lubrication arrangements differ.

The sealed version should therefore not automatically be treated as an identical replacement.

How to Select FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3

When selecting this bearing, verify:

6201-C-TVH-C3 designation

12x32x10 mm dimensions

Open design

C3 radial internal clearance

TVH cage

Required load capacity

Operating speed

Lubrication conditions

Shaft and housing fits

Matching dimensions alone do not establish complete technical equivalence.

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 Technical Data

Manufacturer: FAG / Schaeffler

Designation: 6201-C-TVH-C3

Alternative designation: 6201-TVH-C3

Bearing type: Deep groove ball bearing

Number of rows: 1

Design: Open

Bore diameter d: 12 mm

Outside diameter D: 32 mm

Width B: 10 mm

Dimensions: 12x32x10 mm

Bore: Cylindrical

Cage: TVH - plastic/polyamide

Radial internal clearance: C3

Dynamic load rating Cr: 8.0 kN

Static load rating C0r: 3.1 kN

Fatigue load limit Cur: 0.213 kN

Limiting speed nG: 37,000 rpm

EAN: 4054372736858

FAQ

What are the dimensions of FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3?

The exact dimensions are 12x32x10 mm: 12 mm bore diameter, 32 mm outside diameter and 10 mm width.

What type of bearing is FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3?

It is a single-row deep groove ball bearing manufactured by FAG/Schaeffler.

What does C3 mean in FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3?

C3 means that the radial internal clearance is greater than Normal.

What does TVH mean?

TVH identifies the bearing cage configuration. For this bearing, it is a plastic/polyamide cage.

Is FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 sealed?

No. It is an open bearing without rubber seals or metal shields.

What is the dynamic load rating of FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3?

The basic dynamic load rating Cr is 8.0 kN.

What is the static load rating of FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3?

The basic static load rating C0r is 3.1 kN.

What is the limiting speed of FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3?

The catalogue limiting speed is 37,000 rpm.

Are 6201 TVH C3 and 6201-C-TVH-C3 the same designation?

6201-TVH-C3 and 6201 TVH C3 are forms encountered in older or commercial listings. The current full FAG/Schaeffler designation is 6201-C-TVH-C3.

AI Overview

FAG 6201-C-TVH-C3 is a single-row open deep groove ball bearing measuring 12x32x10 mm. It features C3 radial internal clearance and a TVH plastic/polyamide cage. Dynamic load rating Cr is 8.0 kN, static load rating C0r is 3.1 kN, and the catalogue limiting speed is 37,000 rpm.