KC060AR0 Inch Thin Section Angular Contact Ball Bearing – 152.4 × 171.45 × 9.525 mm
KC060AR0 thin section bearing reference: LYDL-C060 Type A, open angular contact.
Nominal d × D × B: 6 × 6.75 × 0.375 in (152.4 × 171.45 × 9.525 mm).
Six-inch KC assembly: plan the opposed bearing arrangement explicitly.
Single-bearing thrust support is directional; pairing and preload are separate specifications.
Kaydon reference loads are shown with attribution; LYDL supply capacities require confirmation.
Request the proposed drawing and quotation with quantity and application details.
Six-inch KC assembly: plan the opposed bearing arrangement explicitly
The KC060AR0 thin section bearing reference is an open angular-contact design with a 152.4 mm bore, 171.45 mm outside diameter and 9.525 mm width. For a six-inch shaft requiring axial reactions in both directions, the key decision is the support arrangement. A pair can be engineered around this nominal size, but the single AR0 reference does not specify a ready-matched assembly or its preload. Dimensions · Load ratings · Brand names · Model FAQ
LYDL open Type A family reference photo used for the KC060AR0 size presentation; this is not a verified photograph of an individual KC060AR0 unit.
Specify arrangement, matching and adjustment as separate requirements
Back-to-back, face-to-face and tandem arrangements have different reaction geometry and purposes. An opposed arrangement can address thrust in both directions; tandem orientation is not an automatic substitute for it. State the load direction and required behavior before selecting an arrangement. The complete design must also accommodate radial forces, moments and temperature changes.
Matching is a manufacturing and inspection requirement, not merely the act of buying two bearings with identical numbers. Define whether a factory-matched set is needed, the preload or clearance target and any orientation marks. Do not infer these details from the final 0 or transfer a reference manufacturer’s internal configuration to an LYDL quotation without confirmation.
Kaydon KC060AR0 reference load ratings
Kaydon reference rating
lbf
kN (converted)
Dynamic radial — Kaydon method
1,448
6.441
Dynamic radial — ISO comparison
2,917
12.975
Dynamic thrust
3,580
15.925
Static radial
3,750
16.681
Static thrust
10,820
48.130
These figures are Kaydon catalog reference capacities, not verified LYDL supply ratings. Dynamic ratings use a one-million-revolution L10 basis; the radial ISO comparison follows ISO 281:1990. Static values assume rigid supporting members. Do not add these ratings, treat them as simultaneous permissible loads or double them to rate a pair. Conversion: 1 lbf = 0.0044482216152605 kN; displayed values are rounded.
KAYDON, INA, NSK and SKF naming comparison
Brand
Reference or naming context
What is established
LYDL
LYDL-C060 Type A
Inquiry identity for KC060AR0; supply specification requires confirmation.
KAYDON
KC060AR0
Official open Type A model with dimensions and loads listed above.
INA / Schaeffler
CSEC 060
Same nominal angular-contact envelope in catalog 575; configuration must be checked.
NSK
NBA15209
NBA angular-contact catalog entry for the nominal envelope; tolerances and internals may differ.
SKF
Kaydon KC060AR0 within SKF range
SKF/Kaydon naming context, not a separately verified interchangeable SKF design.
Kaydon uses A for angular contact in KC060AR0; R identifies a circular-pocket ring cage code, and the final 0 is a separate reference precision code. It is not an LYDL ISO P0 claim. INA uses the CSE angular-contact family, while NSK uses NBA. NSK nominal widths may be rounded in its metric table. SKF/Kaydon documentation also shows the KDN. brand-prefix format; the complete order designation and suffixes require confirmation. Equal nominal dimensions do not prove identical contact geometry, preload, cage, tolerances or life. Brand references do not imply authorization or current availability.
Bidirectional axial service around a six-inch shaft
A rotary axis exposed to alternating axial process forces is an example that benefits from a clear arrangement specification. List the positive and negative thrust cases and identify whether they occur with radial force or moment. Include transient loads at reversal. The intended pair must be selected and mounted as a system; this page’s single-bearing load table should not be doubled to claim a complete pair capacity.General application examples; suitability and performance require review of the actual machine.
Compare related Type A mounting envelopes
Reference
Bore d (in)
Outside D (in)
Width B (in)
KC060AR0
6
6.75
0.375
KA060AR0
6
6.5
0.25
KB060AR0
6
6.625
0.3125
KD060AR0
6
7
0.5
KA060AR0 and KB060AR0 reduce the section while retaining the six-inch bore; KD060AR0 increases it to 12.7 mm. The corresponding width changes affect spacers and retention, so an existing matched assembly should not be altered by replacing only one component with another series.
Related model details: KA060AR0, KB060AR0, KD060AR0.
Browse the inch Type A size overview or the open angular-contact category. For the same nominal envelope with radial contact, review KC060CP0; changing contact type requires an arrangement review.
Preserve orientation from receiving to final assembly
If a matched set is agreed, keep its parts together and follow the supplied orientation marks. Verify spacer lengths and face condition before tightening the retention hardware. The assembly instruction should identify the reference faces and adjustment method so maintenance personnel can restore the intended configuration. Check final behavior at the specified conditions rather than relying on unmounted hand rotation.
Supply identification, inspection and protection
Ask the order documentation to distinguish individual KC060 references from an assembled or matched supply. For a set, package and label components to preserve their relationship. Include any requested inspection report in the quotation scope, with clear acceptance characteristics. No stock quantity, delivery period or match certificate is implied by the general catalog presentation.Illustrative inspection and packing scenes, not an order-specific test report.
KC060AR0 selection questions
Does ordering two KC060AR0 units create a matched pair?
No. Matching, arrangement, preload or clearance and orientation identification must be expressly specified and confirmed in the supply agreement.
Can a tandem pair support equal thrust in both directions?
Tandem orientation is intended to share thrust in the same direction. Reverse thrust needs an appropriate opposing reaction; the complete arrangement must be designed for the stated load cases.
Should I double the table values to rate a pair?
Do not use a simple doubling rule. Load sharing and allowable capacity depend on arrangement, matching, mounting and the calculation method for the set.
Which catalog names correspond to the six-inch KC envelope?
Kaydon KC060AR0, INA CSEC 060 and NSK NBA15209 are the cited angular-contact references at 152.4 × 171.45 × 9.525 mm. Configuration checks remain necessary before interchange.
Can one bearing in a matched set be replaced by KD060AR0?
The KD envelope has different outside diameter and width, and the original matching relationship would not be preserved. Review the entire assembly rather than substituting one component.
Request your KC060AR0 drawing and quotation
Identify the inquiry as LYDL-C060 Type A, KC060AR0 reference. Send quantity, destination and the available assembly drawing. Specify single-bearing or matched-set requirements, load directions and any acceptance documentation needed. LYDL supply loads, contact geometry, accuracy, cage and delivery conditions must be confirmed for the quoted configuration.
