
About 6000 Series Ball Bearings
Bowman’s WM1® and WM3® 6000 Series ball bearings are designed to deliver reliable performance for a range of industrial applications. Manufactured from 52100 chrome steel, with stainless steel options available on request, these bearings offer durability and efficient operation.
WM1® bearings meet ABEC1 standards, while WM3® bearings provide higher precision with ABEC3 ratings. Available with various seal configurations and custom modifications, the range includes deep groove extra light bearings for applications where a compact, efficient bearing solution is required.
For customers looking for WM1/WM3 ball bearings in the USA, Bowman supplies 6000 Series ball bearings across North America. Contact Bowman to discuss your requirements, including custom configurations and stainless steel options.
| Bearing Number | Nominal Dimensions | Basic load ratings | Limiting speeds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d | D | B | Dynamic | Static | Grease | Oil | |
| (mm) | (N) | (RPM) | |||||
| WM 6000 | 10 | 26 | 8 | 4620 | 1960 | 30000 | 32767 |
| WM 6001 | 12 | 28 | 8 | 5070 | 2360 | 26000 | 32000 |
| WM 6002 | 15 | 32 | 9 | 5590 | 2850 | 22000 | 28000 |
| WM 6003 | 17 | 35 | 10 | 6050 | 3250 | 19000 | 24000 |
| WM 6004 | 20 | 42 | 12 | 9360 | 5000 | 17000 | 20000 |
| WM 6005 | 25 | 47 | 12 | 11200 | 6550 | 15000 | 18000 |
| WM 6006 | 30 | 55 | 13 | 13300 | 8300 | 12000 | 15000 |
| WM 6007 | 35 | 62 | 14 | 15900 | 10200 | 10000 | 13000 |
| WM 6008 | 40 | 68 | 15 | 16800 | 11600 | 9500 | 12000 |
| WM 6009 | 45 | 75 | 16 | 20800 | 14600 | 9000 | 11000 |
| WM 6010 | 50 | 80 | 16 | 21600 | 16000 | 8500 | 10000 |
| WM 6011 | 55 | 90 | 18 | 28100 | 21200 | 7500 | 9000 |
| WM 6012 | 60 | 95 | 18 | 29600 | 23200 | 6700 | 8000 |
| WM 6013 | 65 | 100 | 18 | 30700 | 25000 | 6300 | 7500 |
| WM 6014 | 70 | 110 | 20 | 32767 | 31000 | 6000 | 7000 |
| WM 6015 | 75 | 115 | 20 | 32767 | 32767 | 5600 | 6700 |
| WM 6016 | 80 | 125 | 22 | 32767 | 32767 | 5300 | 6300 |
| WM 6017 | 85 | 130 | 22 | 32767 | 32767 | 5000 | 6000 |
| WM 6018 | 90 | 140 | 24 | 32767 | 32767 | 4800 | 5600 |
| WM 6019 | 95 | 145 | 24 | 32767 | 32767 | 4500 | 5300 |
| WM 6020 | 100 | 150 | 24 | 32767 | 32767 | 4300 | 5000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 6000 Series ball bearing?
A 6000 Series ball bearing is a deep groove, extra light bearing designed for reliable performance in a range of industrial applications. Bowman’s WM1® and WM3® 6000 Series ball bearings are made from 52100 chrome steel, with stainless steel options available on request.
What is the difference between WM1 and WM3?
WM1® bearings meet ABEC1 standards, while WM3® bearings provide higher precision with ABEC3 ratings. Both are part of Bowman’s 6000 Series ball bearing range.
Are stainless options available?
Yes. Bowman’s 6000 Series ball bearings are available in 52100 chrome steel, with stainless steel options available on request. Various seal configurations and custom modifications are also available.
What sizes are available?
Bowman offers WM1® and WM3® 6000 Series ball bearings in a range of sizes and configurations. Available options include different seal configurations and custom modifications to meet specific application requirements. Contact Bowman for available sizes.
How do I request a quote?
To request a quote for WM1/WM3 ball bearings in the USA or North America, provide your required bearing size, quantity, and application details. Bowman can recommend a suitable 6000 Series ball bearing configuration for your requirements.




