FAG 6304 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The FAG 6304 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by FAG. It belongs to the 6300 series and features dimensions of 20 × 52 × 15 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 15,900 N and a static load rating of 7,800 N, making it suitable for medium-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)20 mm
Outside Diameter (D)52 mm
Width (B)15 mm
Weight0.138 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)15,900 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)7,800 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)13,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)16,000 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 — 6304 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the FAG 6304. All share identical dimensions (20×52×15mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
FAGFAG 6304 ✦15,9007,800
Timken Timken 6304 15,900 7,800
SKF SKF 6304 15,900 7,800
NTN NTN 6304 15,900 7,800
NACHI NACHI 6304 15,900 7,800
KOYO KOYO 6304 15,900 7,800
Timken Timken 6304 15,900 7,800
NSK NSK 6304 15,900 7,800
NTN NTN 6304 15,900 7,800
SKF SKF 6304 15,900 7,800

Available Variants

The FAG 6304 base bearing is available in these configurations:

FAG 6304-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
FAG 6304-ZZ
Double metal shielded
FAG 6304-NR
Open with snap ring
FAG 6304-C3
"Open
FAG 6304-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
FAG 6304-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
FAG 6304-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the FAG 6304?

The FAG 6304 has a bore diameter of 20mm, outside diameter of 52mm, and width of 15mm. It weighs 0.138kg.

What is the load capacity of the FAG 6304?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 15,900 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 7,800 N. The maximum recommended speed is 13,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 16,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to FAG 6304?

The 6304 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 20×52×15mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.