NSK 6909-ZZ-C3 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The NSK 6909-ZZ-C3 is a deep groove ball bearing double metal shielded manufactured by NSK. It belongs to the 6900 series and features dimensions of 45 × 68 × 12 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 11,200 N and a static load rating of 8,150 N, making it suitable for medium-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)	45 mm
Outside Diameter (D)	68 mm
Width (B)	12 mm
Weight	0.097 kg

Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)	11,200 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)	8,150 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)	9,500 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)	13,000 rpm

💡 Application Note: The 6900 series bearings are commonly used in office equipment, small electric motors, and light industrial applications. The -ZZ suffix indicates double metal shields, offering good protection while maintaining lower friction than rubber seals — suitable for higher speed applications.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6909-ZZ-C3 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the NSK 6909-ZZ-C3. All share identical dimensions (45×68×12mm) and comparable load ratings:

Brand	Part Number	Dynamic Load (N)	Static Load (N)
NSK	NSK 6909-ZZ-C3 ✦	11,200	8,150
KOYO	KOYO 6909-ZZ-C3	11,200	8,150
FAG	FAG 6909-ZZ-C3	11,200	8,150
NACHI	NACHI 6909-ZZ-C3	11,200	8,150
Timken	Timken 6909-ZZ-C3	11,200	8,150
NTN	NTN 6909-ZZ-C3	11,200	8,150
SKF	SKF 6909-ZZ-C3	11,200	8,150

Available Variants

The NSK 6909 base bearing is available in these configurations:

NSK 6909-NR

Open with snap ring

NSK 6909-2RS-C3

Double sealed, C3 clearance

NSK 6909-C3

Open, C3 clearance

NSK 6909-2Z

Double metal shielded (ISO)

NSK 6909-ZZ

Double metal shielded

NSK 6909-2RS

Double rubber sealed

NSK 6909

Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the NSK 6909-ZZ-C3?

The NSK 6909-ZZ-C3 has a bore diameter of 45mm, outside diameter of 68mm, and width of 12mm. It weighs 0.097kg.

What is the load capacity of the NSK 6909-ZZ-C3?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 11,200 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 8,150 N. The maximum recommended speed is 9,500 rpm with grease lubrication or 13,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to NSK 6909-ZZ-C3?

The 6909-ZZ-C3 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 45×68×12mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.