NSK 5200ZZ double row angular contact ball bearing

NSK 5200ZZ belongs to double row angular contact ball bearing, part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for 5200ZZ and any equivalents.

When an application pushes on a shaft from two directions and a single row deep groove bearing is not enough, a double row angular contact ball bearing is the usual answer. Two rows of balls set at opposing contact angles let it carry radial and axial loads in both directions and absorb tilting moments, which is why it shows up in machine tool spindles, gearboxes and transmission equipment where rigidity and precision matter. MR Industrial Accessories supplies the NSK version of this bearing to maintenance and purchasing teams across the United States and Latin America.

Reading the code is the first step. In a reference such as 5200ZZ, the digits give the size and load rating from the dimensional table for the series, and the ZZ suffix tells you this is the double row angular contact design rather than a single row bearing. The series itself is built around standardized shaft diameters, so the number is what ties the bearing to its bore. Quote requests move faster when the full part number is included.

You will find these bearings in metalworking, food and beverage, mining and petrochemical plants. Typical mounting points include milling machine and lathe spindles, gearboxes, process pumps, belt drive equipment, textile machinery and material handling systems. Because the bearing takes axial load in either direction, it fits work cycles where the thrust reverses.

Selection comes down to the radial and axial loads the bearing will see, the rotation speed and the surrounding conditions. The ZZ series uses protective shields that hold lubricant in and keep contaminants out, though they are not watertight, so washdown or wet areas need a closer look. Shaft-to-housing alignment matters because the design is sensitive to misalignment, and the lubricant has to suit the operating temperature. Press tools made for these bearings help avoid raceway damage during mounting.

Interchange between brands is possible when the main dimensions and load capacity line up. NSK, SKF, FAG, NTN and Timken all build comparable double row angular contact bearings, but tolerances and suffixes differ from one maker to the next, so matching part numbers alone is not enough. Compare the dimensional and load data, or send us the reference from another brand and we will point you to a compatible option or the exact size.

To get a quote, message the full NSK part number to MR Industrial Accessories on WhatsApp or by email. If the reference is not at hand, send the model or the key dimensions and the team will respond promptly, suggest equivalents and help you confirm the right bearing for the job.