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Old 28-01-17, 09:32
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Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering View Post
Different manufacturers often use the same part number for the same bearing, so it helps googling just the part number without the original manufacturer and adding the word "bearing" or "seal"....and see what comes up. Sometimes this results in replacement bearings available through agricultural suppliers...or ads on Ebay. It's also how I found the ad above.
Google searching will often also give you sites with cross reference lists.
Good point Alex, most (of not all) bearing manufacturers follow a Basic bearing designation system.

Cross reference lists and calculators are available - here's one quoted below - to help find the bearing one needs.

Even though a bearing may match the type and basic dimensions, please be aware they are produced in many different qualities. In general the rule of thumb applies: you get what you pay for

HTH,
Hanno

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If you have a designation, or even only dimensions, you can go to http://webtools3.skf.com/BearingCalc...Product.action and insert dimensions and bearing type to come up with an SKF part number. This can be used to cross reference to the manufacturer of your choice.
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