Timken 6301-NR Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 6301-NR is a deep groove ball bearing with snap ring groove manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 6300 series and features dimensions of 12 × 37 × 12 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 9,750 N and a static load rating of 4,150 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)12 mm
Outside Diameter (D)37 mm
Width (B)12 mm
Weight0.058 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)9,750 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)4,150 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)19,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)24,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6300 series bearings are commonly used in heavy-duty electric motors, mining equipment, construction machinery, and industrial gearboxes. The -NR suffix indicates an external snap ring groove on the outer ring, allowing easy axial location in housing bores.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6301-NR Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 6301-NR. All share identical dimensions (12×37×12mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 6301-NR ✦9,7504,150
Timken Timken 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
SKF SKF 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
NTN NTN 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
NACHI NACHI 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
KOYO KOYO 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
FAG FAG 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
NSK NSK 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
NTN NTN 6301-NR 9,750 4,150
SKF SKF 6301-NR 9,750 4,150

Available Variants

The Timken 6301 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 6301-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
Timken 6301-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6301-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 6301-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6301-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
Timken 6301-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6301
Open (no seal/shield)
Timken 6301-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 6301-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 6301-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 6301-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6301-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6301-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6301
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 6301-NR?

The Timken 6301-NR has a bore diameter of 12mm, outside diameter of 37mm, and width of 12mm. It weighs 0.058kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 6301-NR?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 9,750 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 4,150 N. The maximum recommended speed is 19,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 24,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to Timken 6301-NR?

The 6301-NR is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 12×37×12mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.