Timken 7203 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 7203 is a angular contact ball bearing manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 7200 series and features dimensions of 17 × 40 × 12 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 9,560 N and a static load rating of 4,750 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)17 mm
Outside Diameter (D)40 mm
Width (B)12 mm
Weight0.065 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)9,560 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)4,750 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)18,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)22,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 7200 series bearings are commonly used in machine tool spindles, pumps, compressors, and applications requiring combined radial and axial loads.

Brand Cross-Reference — 7203 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 7203. All share identical dimensions (17×40×12mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 7203 ✦9,5604,750
SKF SKF 7203 9,560 4,750
NTN NTN 7203 9,560 4,750
KOYO KOYO 7203 9,560 4,750
FAG FAG 7203 9,560 4,750
NACHI NACHI 7203 9,560 4,750
Timken Timken 7203 9,560 4,750
NSK NSK 7203 9,560 4,750
NTN NTN 7203 9,560 4,750
SKF SKF 7203 9,560 4,750

Available Variants

The Timken 7203 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 7203-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
Timken 7203-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 7203-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 7203-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 7203-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
Timken 7203-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 7203-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 7203-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 7203-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 7203-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 7203-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 7203-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 7203-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 7203
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 7203?

The Timken 7203 has a bore diameter of 17mm, outside diameter of 40mm, and width of 12mm. It weighs 0.065kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 7203?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 9,560 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 4,750 N. The maximum recommended speed is 18,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 22,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to Timken 7203?

The 7203 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 17×40×12mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.