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ISO 286 bearing fits

Bearing Fit Selection: ISO 286 Shaft and Housing Tolerances

August 12, 2026 by Shelle Parsons

How to choose bearing fits with ISO 286: the rotating-load rule, k5/H7 tolerances, a worked 6205 example, and how interference eats internal clearance.

Categories Mechanical Design Tools Tags bearing fit calculator, interference fit bearing, ISO 286 bearing fits, shaft tolerance for bearings

Bearing Fits Explained: Choosing Shaft and Housing Tolerances (ISO 286)

July 15, 2026 by Shelle Parsons

How rolling-bearing fits work and how to pick shaft and housing tolerances (h6, k5, H7) from load and rotation, with an ISO 286 worked example on a 6205 bearing.

Categories Mechanical Design Tools Tags bearing fit calculator, housing bore tolerance, interference fit bearing, ISO 286 bearing fits, k5 h7 bearing fit, shaft tolerance for bearings

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