KOYO 6904-C3 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The KOYO 6904-C3 is a deep groove ball bearing with C3 clearance manufactured by KOYO. It belongs to the 6900 series and features dimensions of 20 × 37 × 9 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 5,850 N and a static load rating of 3,250 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)20 mm
Outside Diameter (D)37 mm
Width (B)9 mm
Weight0.030 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)5,850 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)3,250 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)17,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)24,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6900 series bearings are commonly used in office equipment, small electric motors, and light industrial applications. The -C3 suffix indicates greater-than-normal radial internal clearance, recommended for applications with temperature differentials or tight shaft/housing fits.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6904-C3 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the KOYO 6904-C3. All share identical dimensions (20×37×9mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
KOYOKOYO 6904-C3 ✦5,8503,250
NTN NTN 6904-C3 5,850 3,250
NACHI NACHI 6904-C3 5,850 3,250
FAG FAG 6904-C3 5,850 3,250
Timken Timken 6904-C3 5,850 3,250
NSK NSK 6904-C3 5,850 3,250
NTN NTN 6904-C3 5,850 3,250
SKF SKF 6904-C3 5,850 3,250

Available Variants

The KOYO 6904 base bearing is available in these configurations:

KOYO 6904-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
KOYO 6904-ZZ
Double metal shielded
KOYO 6904-NR
Open with snap ring
KOYO 6904-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
KOYO 6904-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
KOYO 6904-2RS
Double rubber sealed
KOYO 6904
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the KOYO 6904-C3?

The KOYO 6904-C3 has a bore diameter of 20mm, outside diameter of 37mm, and width of 9mm. It weighs 0.030kg.

What is the load capacity of the KOYO 6904-C3?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 5,850 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 3,250 N. The maximum recommended speed is 17,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 24,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to KOYO 6904-C3?

The 6904-C3 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 20×37×9mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.