Bearings by size

17×40×12 mmbearing

3 standard bearings share the 17×40×12 mm envelope (bore × outside diameter × width). They fit the same shaft and housing bore but are different bearing types.

DesignationTypeLoadsSize
6203Deep groove ball bearingRadial and moderate axial in both directions17 × 40 × 12 mm
1203Self-aligning ball bearingMainly radial; light axial17 × 40 × 12 mm
7203Angular contact ball bearingCombined radial and axial (one direction per bearing)17 × 40 × 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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