Timken 6001 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 6001 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 6000 series and features dimensions of 12 × 28 × 8 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 5,100 N and a static load rating of 2,370 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)12 mm
Outside Diameter (D)28 mm
Width (B)8 mm
Weight0.020 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)5,100 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)2,370 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)26,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)30,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6000 series bearings are commonly used in electric motors, power tools, small pumps, and household appliances.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6001 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 6001. All share identical dimensions (12×28×8mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 6001 ✦5,1002,370
NACHI NACHI 6001 5,100 2,370
KOYO KOYO 6001 5,100 2,370
FAG FAG 6001 5,100 2,370
NSK NSK 6001 5,100 2,370
SKF SKF 6001 5,100 2,370
NTN NTN 6001 5,100 2,370

Available Variants

The Timken 6001 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 6001-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 6001-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 6001-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 6001-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 6001-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6001-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6001-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 6001?

The Timken 6001 has a bore diameter of 12mm, outside diameter of 28mm, and width of 8mm. It weighs 0.020kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 6001?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 5,100 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 2,370 N. The maximum recommended speed is 26,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 30,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to Timken 6001?

The 6001 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 12×28×8mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.