SKF 6318 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 6318 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 6300 series and features dimensions of 90 × 190 × 43 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 143,000 N and a static load rating of 108,000 N, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)90 mm
Outside Diameter (D)190 mm
Width (B)43 mm
Weight4.490 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)143,000 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)108,000 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)3,400 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)4,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6300 series bearings are commonly used in heavy-duty electric motors, mining equipment, construction machinery, and industrial gearboxes.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6318 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 6318. All share identical dimensions (90×190×43mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 6318 ✦143,000108,000
Timken Timken 6318 143,000 108,000
SKF SKF 6318 143,000 108,000
NTN NTN 6318 143,000 108,000
NACHI NACHI 6318 143,000 108,000
KOYO KOYO 6318 143,000 108,000
FAG FAG 6318 143,000 108,000
Timken Timken 6318 143,000 108,000
NSK NSK 6318 143,000 108,000
NTN NTN 6318 143,000 108,000

Available Variants

The SKF 6318 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 6318-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 6318-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 6318-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 6318-C3
"Open
SKF 6318-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 6318-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 6318-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 6318
Open (no seal/shield)
SKF 6318-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 6318-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 6318-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 6318-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 6318-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 6318-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 6318-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 6318?

The SKF 6318 has a bore diameter of 90mm, outside diameter of 190mm, and width of 43mm. It weighs 4.490kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 6318?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 143,000 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 108,000 N. The maximum recommended speed is 3,400 rpm with grease lubrication or 4,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 6318?

The 6318 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 90×190×43mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.