Designation: F2163 – 01 (Reapproved 2008)

Standard Specification for

Ring, Bearing, Inner: for Needle Roller Bearing With Drawn
Outer Ring1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2163; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope 2.3 SAE Standards:

1.1 This specification covers inner rings for needle roller SAE AHS STD-664
bearings with drawn outer rings. SAE J-404 Chemical Composition of SAE Alloy Steels4
1.2 The inner rings specified in this specification are in- 2.4 Military Standards:
tended for use on unhardened shafts in conjunction with open MIL-STD-130 Identification Marking of US Military Prop-
end needle roller bearings shown on Specification F2162 and erty5
MS52141. MS52141 Bearing, Roller, Needle: Drawn Outer Ring,
1.3 The use of recycled materials that meet the requirements Caged, Without Inner Ring, Open and Closed End, Stan-
of the applicable material specification without jeopardizing dard Type5
the intended use of the item is encouraged. 2.5 American Bearing Manufacturer’s Association (ABMA)
1.4 The inner rings specified in this specification are not Standard:
intended for use in flight-critical systems of aircraft. STD 4 Tolerance Definitions and Gauging Practices For
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Ball and Roller Bearings6
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 2.6 ISO Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only ISO 5593 Rolling Bearings—Vocabulary7
and are not considered standard. 3. Terminology
NOTE 1—This specification contains many of the requirements of 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci-
MS17130, which was originally developed by the Department of Defense
fication, refer to ABMA STD 4 and ISO 5593.
and is currently maintained by the Defense Supply Center Richmond.

2. Referenced Documents 4. Ordering Information

2.1 ASTM Standards:2 4.1 When ordering parts in accordance with this specifica-
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma- tion, specify the following:
terials 4.1.1 ASTM designation number, including year of issue;
F2162 Specification for Bearing, Roller, Needle: Drawn 4.1.2 Dash number (see Table 1); and
4.1.3 Dimensions of inner rings, including:
Outer Ring, Full Complement, Without Inner Ring, Open
4.1.3.1 Bore diameter, in.;
and Closed End, Standard Type
2.2 ASME Standard: 4.1.3.2 Outside diameter, in.;
ASME B 46.1 Surface Texture Surface Roughness, Wavi- 4.1.3.3 Width, in.; and
ness, and Lay3 4.1.3.4 Radius, in.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Bearing inner rings shall be manufactured of steel, alloy
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F34 on Rolling or carbon, carburizing grade 4620, 4720, 8620, 8720, or 1018,
Element Bearings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F34.04 on
Automotive/Industrial Bearing.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally
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10.1520/F2163-01R08. Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae.org.
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TABLE 1 Inner Ring Dimensions
d F B Mating
Bore Diameter, in. Outside Diameter, in. Width, in. Bearings
Dash r
F2162
Number Radius, in.
Nominal Minimum Maximum Nominal Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Dash
NumbersA
–61 ⁄
38 0.3745 0.3750 ⁄
9 16 0.5620 0.5625 0.505 0.515 0.025 –16
–62 ⁄
38 0.3745 0.3750 ⁄
9 16 0.5620 0.5625 0.755 0.765 0.025 –17
–63 3⁄ 8 0.3745 0.3750 ⁄
58 0.6245 0.6250 0.505 0.515 0.025 –18
–1 3⁄ 8 0.3745 0.3750 ⁄
58 0.6245 0.6250 0.755 0.765 0.025 –19
–64 7⁄16 0.4370 0.4375 ⁄
58 0.6245 0.6250 0.776 0.789 0.025 –19
–65 1⁄ 2 0.4995 0.5000 3⁄ 4 0.7495 0.7500 0.505 0.515 0.040 –22
–2 1⁄ 2 0.4995 0.5000 3⁄ 4 0.7495 0.7500 0.755 0.765 0.040 –23
–4 5⁄ 8 0.6245 0.6250 7⁄ 8 0.8745 0.8750 0.755 0.765 0.040 –26
–66 5⁄ 8 0.6245 0.6250 7⁄ 8 0.8745 0.8750 1.005 1.015 0.040 –27
–5 3⁄ 4 0.7495 0.7500 1 0.9995 1.0000 0.755 0.765 0.040 –29
–67 3⁄ 4 0.7495 0.7500 1 0.9995 1.0000 1.005 1.015 0.040 –30
–6 13⁄16 0.8120 0.8125 1 0.9995 1.0000 0.755 0.765 0.040 –29
–7 13⁄16 0.8120 0.8125 1 0.9995 1.0000 1.005 1.015 0.040 –30
–8 7⁄ 8 0.8745 0.8750 11⁄8 1.1245 1.1250 1.005 1.015 0.040 –33
–9 15⁄16 0.9370 0.9375 11⁄8 1.1245 1.1250 1.005 1.015 0.040 –33
–10 1 0.9995 1.0000 11⁄4 1.2495 1.2500 1.005 1.015 0.040 –35
–11 1 0.9995 1.0000 11⁄4 1.2495 1.2500 1.255 1.265 0.040 –36
–13 1 1 ⁄8 1.1245 1.1250 13⁄8 1.3745 1.3750 1.255 1.265 0.040 –40
–14 13⁄16 1.1870 1.1875 11⁄2 1.4995 1.5000 1.255 1.265 0.040 –43
–15 1 1 ⁄4 1.2495 1.2500 11⁄2 1.4995 1.5000 1.005 1.015 0.060 –42
–16 1 1 ⁄4 1.2495 1.2500 11⁄2 1.4995 1.5000 1.255 1.265 0.060 –43
–18 1 3 ⁄8 1.3745 1.3750 15⁄8 1.6245 1.6250 1.255 1.265 0.060 –45
–68 17⁄16 1.4370 1.4375 13⁄4 1.7495 1.7500 1.505 1.515 0.060 –48
–21 1 1 ⁄2 1.4995 1.5000 13⁄4 1.7495 1.7500 1.005 1.015 0.060 –47
–69 1 1 ⁄2 1.4995 1.5000 13⁄4 1.7495 1.7500 1.505 1.515 0.060 –48
–24 1 3 ⁄4 1.7495 1.7500 21⁄16 2.0620 2.0625 1.505 1.515 0.060 –72
–70 1 7 ⁄8 1.8745 1.8750 21⁄8 2.1245 2.1250 1.505 1.515 0.060 –54
–27 2 1.9995 2.0000 21⁄2 2.4995 2.5000 1.505 1.515 0.080 –57
–71 2 1 ⁄2 2.4995 2.5000 23⁄4 2.7495 2.7500 1.005 1.015 0.060 –59
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Dash numbers for mating bearings as specified in 7.1.1 of F2162.

6.2.1 Unless specified, plain (that is, not plated) inner rings
shall be furnished.
6.2.2 Manufacturer shall coat inner rings with rust-
preventative film.
6.3 Lubrication:
6.3.1 Oil hole(s), number (1 to 4) and size optional.
6.3.2 An oil grove, centered in the inner ring bore, is
optional in accordance with manufacturer’s standard practice.
7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
7.1 Products manufactured in accordance with this specifi-
cation shall meet the requirements shown in Table 1.
7.1.1 Given the shaft diameter and radial load for a particu-
lar bearing application, the bore diameter of the inner ring is
selected from the shaft size. The outer diameter and width are
chosen by dimensionally mating the inner ring with the outer
FIG. 1 Schematic Drawing of Inner Ring
ring (see Specification F2162 or MS52141) that exhibits the
required load capacity.
7.2 The taper in the shaft shall not exceed 0.0003 in. per
1022, or 1117 in accordance with SAE AHS STD-66 or SAE inch of bearing length.
E52100 in accordance with SAE J-404. 7.3 The inner ring must clear the maximum shaft fillet
radius shown in the radius column of Table 1. The radii or
6. Other Requirements
chamfers on the inner diameter of the ring may be unequal.
6.1 Heat Treatment: Where the radii are unequal, the surface with the larger relief
6.1.1 Steel 4620, 4720, 8620, 8720, 1018, 1022, and 1117 should be mounted against the shaft shoulder.
shall be case hardened to Rockwell HRC58-65, in accordance
with Test Methods E18. Case depth shall be 0.020 minimum. 8. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance
6.1.2 Steel SAE 52100 shall be through hardened to Rock- 8.1 Surface Finish—The raceway (outside diameter) sur-
well HRC58-65, in accordance with Test Methods E18. face shall have a maximum surface roughness in accordance
6.2 Protective Coating: with ASME B 46.1 of 20 µin. Ra.

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9. Inspection specified in the purchase order or contract, a report of the test
9.1 Inspection of the product shall be agreed upon between results shall be furnished.
the purchaser and the supplier as part of the purchase contract.
12. Product Marking
10. Rejection and Rehearing 12.1 Marking shall consist of the part number and the
10.1 Products that fail to conform to the requirements of this manufacturer’s identification in accordance with MIL-STD
specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported to 130.
the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of 12.2 On inner rings where the inside diameter relief radii are
dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or not equal, the marking shall appear on the surface with the
supplier may make claim for rehearing. lesser radius.
12.3 The part number shall consist of the MS17130 desig-
11. Certification nation number plus the dash number (see Table 1).
11.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples repre- 13. Keywords
senting each lot have been either tested or inspected as directed 13.1 drawn outer ring; inner ring; MS 17130; needle roller
in this specification and the requirements have been met. When bearing

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