Certified interchangeability
- Matching model designation and installation envelope
- Reviewed mounting-hole and bolt-circle interfaces
- Gear arrangement matched to the referenced configuration
Kaydon RK6-16E1Z Slewing Bearing Replacement
Level 3 VerifiedMERYDOM manufactures an engineering-verified replacement for the Kaydon RK6-16E1Z slewing bearing. The replacement is reviewed against the available dimensional, mounting and product-interface data for this reference.
The Kaydon RK6-16E1Z reference belongs to the Rk Series and uses a four-point contact ball, external gear slewing bearing configuration.
MERYDOM BRAND · CERTIFIED REPLACEMENTCertified product dataView complete specifications ↓ Factory assurance
RK6-16E1Z
MERYDOM VerifiedLevel 3 · Engineering verification recordMERYDOM-manufactured slewing bearing certified for interchange with Kaydon RK6-16E1Z.
- Overall OD (Do)
- 19.900 in
- Overall ID (di)
- 11.970 in
- Overall height
- 2.205 in
- Gear arrangement
- External gear
- Mounting holes
- 8 / 12 outer / inner
- Bearing design
- Four-point contact ball
- Certified dimensional interchange
- MERYDOM controlled materials
- Factory documentation available
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
View complete specifications ↓Published dimensions and interfaces
Every available catalog dimension, mounting interface and gear value is shown here in the original published unit.
Dimensions
- Overall outside diameter (Do)
- 19.900 inapproximately 505 mm
- Overall inside diameter (di)
- 11.970 inapproximately 304 mm
- Outer ring inner diameter (Di)
- 16.220 inapproximately 412 mm
- Inner ring outer diameter (do)
- 16.140 inapproximately 410 mm
- Inner ring body ID (dr)
- 14.490 inapproximately 368 mm
- Overall height (H)
- 2.205 inapproximately 56.01 mm
- Assembly weight (G)
- 72 lbapproximately 32.659 kg
- Inner ring height (Hi)
- 1.811 inapproximately 46 mm
- Outer ring height (Ho)
- 1.811 inapproximately 46 mm
Mounting
- Outer ring bolt circle (Lo)
- 18.000 inapproximately 457 mm
- Inner ring bolt circle (Li)
- 13.130 inapproximately 333.5 mm
Gear
- Gear pitch diameter (D2)
- 19.500 inapproximately 495 mm
- Diametral pitch (Pd)
- 4
- Gear tooth count (z2)
- 78
MERYDOM CERTIFIED SPECIFICATION
MERYDOM Factory Verified · Controlled recordKaydon RK6-16E1Z Slewing Bearing Specifications
MERYDOM product identity, certification, materials and dimensional data for the certified replacement.
| Technical parameter | MERYDOM certified product value |
|---|---|
| MERYDOM Certified Product | |
| Product brand | MERYDOM |
| MERYDOM model | RK6-16E1Z |
| Certified interchangeable with | Kaydon RK6-16E1Z |
| Factory verification | Level 3 · Engineering Verified |
| Reviewed by | MERYDOM Engineering Department |
| Verification metadata | Controlled internal record; date and drawing revision are not published. |
| Materials | |
| Configurable ring material options | 42CrMo / 50Mn |
| Seal material | NBR · Nitrile rubber |
| Configurable spacer material options | Engineering nylon / Brass |
| Identification | |
| Reference brand | Kaydon |
| Series | Rk Series |
| Reference model | RK6-16E1Z |
| System of measurement | InchMetric reference shown alongside |
| Bearing structure | Four-point contact ball |
| Gear arrangement | External gear |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall outside diameter (Do) | 19.900 inapproximately 505 mm |
| Overall inside diameter (di) | 11.970 inapproximately 304 mm |
| Overall height (H) | 2.205 inapproximately 56.01 mm |
| Inner ring height (Hi) | 1.811 inapproximately 46 mm |
| Outer ring height (Ho) | 1.811 inapproximately 46 mm |
| Outer ring inner diameter (Di) | 16.220 inapproximately 412 mm |
| Inner ring outer diameter (do) | 16.140 inapproximately 410 mm |
| Inner ring body ID (dr) | 14.490 inapproximately 368 mm |
| Outer ring bolt circle (Lo) | 18.000 inapproximately 457 mm |
| Inner ring bolt circle (Li) | 13.130 inapproximately 333.5 mm |
| Gear pitch diameter (D2) | 19.500 inapproximately 495 mm |
| Assembly weight (G) | 72 lbapproximately 32.659 kg |
| Ratings | |
| Maximum gear tooth load (Fz) | 5560 lbfapproximately 24.73 kN |
| Moment load rating (Crm) | 22700 ft·lbfapproximately 30.78 kN·m |
| Mounting | |
| Outer ring bolt holes (no) | 8 holes · 0.500-13 UNC-2B; 0.750 min full thread; equally spaced |
| Inner ring bolt holes (ni) | 12 holes · 0.688 through, equally spaced |
| Gear | |
| Pitch system | DP |
| Source diametral pitch (Pd) | 4 DP |
| Equivalent module (derived reference only) (m) | 6.35 mm |
| Number of teeth (z2) | 78 |
Level 3 · MERYDOM Engineering VerifiedReviewed by MERYDOM Engineering Department. Evidence date and drawing revision are not published.
KAYDON RK6-16E1Z — Load capacity curve
KAYDON RK6-16E1Z — Load capacity curve
KAYDON RK6-16E1Z — Load capacity curve. Series reference: RK6-16. Normal operation and installation conditions apply.
Engineering selection note
This catalog chart is a preliminary selection aid. Final MERYDOM application approval must also consider mounting rigidity, bolt capacity, duty cycle, lubrication and operating conditions.
MERYDOM ENGINEERING
MERYDOM Replacement for Kaydon RK6-16E1Z
This MERYDOM bearing has been reviewed against the published model envelope, mounting interfaces, gear configuration and declared material specification for replacement use.
MERYDOM construction
- Configurable 42CrMo or 50Mn ring material options
- NBR nitrile-rubber sealing system
- Configurable engineering nylon or brass spacer options
Factory documentation
- Engineering verification by MERYDOM Engineering Department
- Verification evidence is maintained in the controlled internal record
- Drawing revision and final documentation package are confirmed with the quotation
Application confirmation
- Confirm support flatness, bolt grade and preload
- Verify applied loads, duty cycle and lubrication
- Confirm temperature, environment and installation conditions
LEGAL & ENGINEERING NOTICE
Independent replacement certification
- MERYDOM is the manufacturer and certifying party for the MERYDOM product displayed on this page.
- Third-party brand names and model numbers remain the property of their respective owners and are used only to identify the intended interchange reference.
- MERYDOM is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the referenced OEM.
- The interchangeability statement applies to the matching model designation and the published verification scope; application suitability still depends on loads, duty cycle, installation, lubrication and operating environment.
- The approved quotation, manufacturing drawing and contract technical agreement control the final supplied product.
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