Timken 6003-NR Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 6003-NR is a deep groove ball bearing with snap ring groove manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 6000 series and features dimensions of 17 × 35 × 10 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 6,000 N and a static load rating of 3,250 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)17 mm
Outside Diameter (D)35 mm
Width (B)10 mm
Weight0.040 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)6,000 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)3,250 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)19,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)24,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6000 series bearings are commonly used in electric motors, power tools, small pumps, and household appliances. The -NR suffix indicates an external snap ring groove on the outer ring, allowing easy axial location in housing bores.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6003-NR Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 6003-NR. All share identical dimensions (17×35×10mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 6003-NR ✦6,0003,250
NACHI NACHI 6003-NR 6,000 3,250
KOYO KOYO 6003-NR 6,000 3,250
FAG FAG 6003-NR 6,000 3,250
NSK NSK 6003-NR 6,000 3,250
NTN NTN 6003-NR 6,000 3,250
SKF SKF 6003-NR 6,000 3,250

Available Variants

The Timken 6003 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 6003-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 6003-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 6003-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 6003-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6003-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6003-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6003
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 6003-NR?

The Timken 6003-NR has a bore diameter of 17mm, outside diameter of 35mm, and width of 10mm. It weighs 0.040kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 6003-NR?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 6,000 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 3,250 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 6003-NR?

The 6003-NR is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 17×35×10mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.