Timken 6018-NR Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 6018-NR is a deep groove ball bearing with snap ring groove manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 6000 series and features dimensions of 90 × 140 × 24 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 45,500 N and a static load rating of 40,500 N, making it suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)90 mm
Outside Diameter (D)140 mm
Width (B)24 mm
Weight0.920 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)45,500 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)40,500 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)4,300 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)5,000 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 — 6018-NR Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 6018-NR. All share identical dimensions (90×140×24mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 6018-NR ✦45,50040,500
Timken Timken 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
SKF SKF 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
NACHI NACHI 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
KOYO KOYO 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
FAG FAG 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
NSK NSK 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
NTN NTN 6018-NR 45,500 40,500
SKF SKF 6018-NR 45,500 40,500

Available Variants

The Timken 6018 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 6018-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
Timken 6018-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6018-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 6018-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6018-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
Timken 6018-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6018
Open (no seal/shield)
Timken 6018-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 6018-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 6018-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 6018-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6018-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6018-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6018
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 6018-NR?

The Timken 6018-NR has a bore diameter of 90mm, outside diameter of 140mm, and width of 24mm. It weighs 0.920kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 6018-NR?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 45,500 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 40,500 N. The maximum recommended speed is 4,300 rpm with grease lubrication or 5,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to Timken 6018-NR?

The 6018-NR is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 90×140×24mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.