Thrust ball bearing · 512 series
51203 bearing
17 × 35 × 12 mm
The 51203 is a thrust ball bearing with a 17 mm bore, 35 mm outside diameter and 12 mm height. Light series with greater height and capacity than 511.
- Bore d
- 17 mm 0.6693 in
- Outside diameter D
- 35 mm 1.378 in
- Height H
- 12 mm 0.4724 in
- Dimension series
- 12
- Load directions
- Axial in one direction only
Designation explained
What 51203 means
Standard bearing numbers encode the type, the dimension series and the bore. Anything after the base number — seals, clearance, cage — is a suffix.
| Part | Meaning |
|---|---|
5 | Thrust ball bearing, single direction |
12 | Dimension series 12 (thrust) |
03 | 03 → 17 mm bore (fixed code for small bores) |
Variants
Common 51203 variants
Suffixes change the bearing without changing its boundary dimensions. The exact letters differ between manufacturers — always order by the full designation from the maker you choose.
| Suffix | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
(no suffix) | 51203 | Standard single-direction design: shaft washer, housing washer, ball and cage assembly |
M / TN | 51203-M | Cage material: brass (M) or polyamide (TN) — varies by size and maker |
Same bore
Other 17 mm bore bearings
Every standard bearing in this reference with a 17 mm bore, from light to heavy sections.
| Designation | Type | D | B / H |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6003 | Deep groove ball bearing | 35 mm | 10 mm |
| 6203 | Deep groove ball bearing | 40 mm | 12 mm |
| 6303 | Deep groove ball bearing | 47 mm | 14 mm |
| 6403 | Deep groove ball bearing | 62 mm | 17 mm |
| 61803 | Deep groove ball bearing | 26 mm | 5 mm |
| 61903 | Deep groove ball bearing | 30 mm | 7 mm |
| 16003 | Deep groove ball bearing | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| 1203 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 40 mm | 12 mm |
| 1303 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 47 mm | 14 mm |
| 2203 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 40 mm | 16 mm |
| 2303 | Self-aligning ball bearing | 47 mm | 19 mm |
| 7203 | Angular contact ball bearing | 40 mm | 12 mm |
| 7303 | Angular contact ball bearing | 47 mm | 14 mm |
| 30203 | Tapered roller bearing | 40 mm | 13.25 mm |
| 30303 | Tapered roller bearing | 47 mm | 15.25 mm |
| 51103 | Thrust ball bearing | 30 mm | 9 mm |
| UCP203 | Pillow block bearing unit | — | — |
Where to buy
Find 51203 at sellers
Search results on independent sellers. We are not affiliated with them, do not earn from these links and do not see their prices or stock. Results mix brands and variants — check the full designation before you order.
About these dimensions. Boundary dimensions follow ISO 104 (thrust bearings — boundary dimensions), dimension series 12, and are the same for every manufacturer of a standard 51203. Chamfers, load ratings, speed limits and weight depend on the manufacturer and design and are not shown — use the maker's datasheet for engineering decisions. Last checked 9 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Learn more
What size is a 51203 bearing?
A 51203 is a thrust ball bearing with a 17 mm bore, 35 mm outside diameter and 12 mm height (17 × 35 × 12 mm). These boundary dimensions follow the ISO dimension plan, so they are the same across manufacturers.
Where are the load ratings and speed limits?
They depend on the manufacturer and internal design, so we do not list a single value. Check the datasheet for the exact full designation you intend to use.
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