Bearings by size

12×37×12 mmbearing

3 standard bearings share the 12×37×12 mm envelope (bore × outside diameter × width). They fit the same shaft and housing bore but are different bearing types.

DesignationTypeLoadsSize
6301Deep groove ball bearingRadial and moderate axial in both directions12 × 37 × 12 mm
1301Self-aligning ball bearingMainly radial; light axial12 × 37 × 12 mm
7301Angular contact ball bearingCombined radial and axial (one direction per bearing)12 × 37 × 12 mm

Same size is not the same bearing. These types carry loads in different directions, have different speed limits and may need different fits, preload or lubrication. Swapping one for another needs an engineering check, not just a matching size.

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