6201 Pool & Spa Pump Motor Bearing 2RS Sealed - ID 12mm, OD 32mm, W 10mm

Pool & Spa Pump Motor Bearing 6201 2RS Sealed - ID 12mm, OD 32mm, W 10mm

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• Shipped from VIC, NSW, WA, QLD

Sealed 6201 deep groove ball bearing for pool and spa pump electric motors. This is the smallest of the 6200-series sizes we stock, with a 12mm shaft bore, a 32mm outside diameter and a 10mm width.

Supplied from premium manufacturers including NTN, FAG, SKF, Nachi, NSK, Koyo/JTEKT and Timken, depending on availability. All are sealed motor bearings suitable for the application.

Check Your Existing Bearing Before Ordering

While these bearings are the sizes commonly used in the pumps listed below, we recommend double checking your current bearings before ordering. Brands use several variants of motor across a model's production life, so the pump model on the nameplate does not always identify the bearing fitted inside the motor.

Specifications

• Bearing designation: 6201
• Inside diameter (bore): 12mm
• Outside diameter: 32mm
• Width: 10mm
• Type: single row deep groove ball bearing
• Sealing: 2RS, rubber sealed both sides
• Sold as: single bearing

Where This Size Is Used

• A common small electric motor and spa circulation pump bearing size.
• Previously encountered in some small LX, SpaNET, Davey/Spa-Quip and similar circulation pump motors.
• Motor versions vary across production runs, so identify the original bearing before ordering.

How To Identify The Bearing You Need

• The most reliable method is to read the number stamped on the face of the old bearing. A 6201 will be marked 6201, usually followed by a suffix such as 2RS, 2RS1, 2RSH, DDU or C3.
• If the marking is unreadable, measure the bore, the outside diameter and the width with vernier calipers and match them to the figures above.
• The four-digit number sets the dimensions. Suffixes describe sealing type and internal clearance. Where the motor specifies a particular suffix or a special bearing arrangement, match that specification as well.

Symptoms Of A Failed Pump Motor Bearing

• A rumble, growl or grinding that rises and falls with motor speed
• A high-pitched squeal on start-up that settles once warm
• Noise that gets steadily worse over weeks rather than appearing overnight
• A shaft that feels notchy or rough when turned by hand with the power isolated
• Motor running noticeably hotter than usual

Find Out Why It Failed

Pump motor bearings rarely fail from age alone. The most common cause is a weeping mechanical seal letting water track back along the shaft into the front bearing. Fitting new bearings without replacing the mechanical seal usually means doing the job again. Check that the shaft slinger is present and intact while the motor is apart.

Fitting Notes

Bearing replacement needs a puller and a press or a correctly sized drift. Never drive a bearing on by hitting the outer race, which brinells the tracks and guarantees early failure. Always replace both bearings, never one. This is workshop work for someone equipped to do it, and electrical reconnection must be carried out by a licensed electrician.

Other Pump Motor Bearing Sizes

• 6202 - ID 15mm, OD 35mm, W 11mm
• 6203 - ID 17mm, OD 40mm, W 12mm
• 6204 - ID 20mm, OD 47mm, W 14mm
• 6205 - ID 25mm, OD 52mm, W 15mm
• 6302 - ID 15mm, OD 42mm, W 13mm
• 6303 - ID 17mm, OD 47mm, W 14mm
• 6304 - ID 20mm, OD 52mm, W 15mm

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a 6201 bearing?
12mm inside diameter, 32mm outside diameter and 10mm wide.

What does the 2RS suffix mean?
Rubber seals on both sides of the bearing. Other manufacturers write the same arrangement as 2RS1, 2RSH or DDU. These are interchangeable in terms of fit.

Can I fit a 6201 where a 6301 was?
No. Both have a 12mm bore, but the 6301 has a larger outside diameter and a greater width. Confirm all three dimensions before ordering.

Do I need one bearing or two?
Most pump motors use two bearings, and they are not always the same size. Check both ends of the motor, and always replace them as a pair.

Important Before Ordering: Please ensure you order correctly. Confirm this product is suitable before ordering. Seek professional assistance, or contact us with photos of your existing part, model details, serial numbers, and any labels.

As with all products, these must be diagnosed and fitted by a qualified and experienced person.