NSK 51103 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The NSK 51103 is a thrust ball bearing manufactured by NSK. It belongs to the 51100 series and features dimensions of 17 × 30 × 9 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 8,830 N and a static load rating of 6,240 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)17 mm
Outside Diameter (D)30 mm
Width (B)9 mm
Weight0.026 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)8,830 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)6,240 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)8,500 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)11,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 51100 series bearings are commonly used in automotive steering mechanisms, machine tool tables, and applications with pure axial loads.

Brand Cross-Reference — 51103 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the NSK 51103. All share identical dimensions (17×30×9mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
NSKNSK 51103 ✦8,8306,240
Timken Timken 51103 8,830 6,240
SKF SKF 51103 8,830 6,240
NACHI NACHI 51103 8,830 6,240
KOYO KOYO 51103 8,830 6,240
Timken Timken 51103 8,830 6,240
FAG FAG 51103 8,830 6,240
NTN NTN 51103 8,830 6,240
SKF SKF 51103 8,830 6,240

Available Variants

The NSK 51103 base bearing is available in these configurations:

NSK 51103-NR
Open with snap ring
NSK 51103-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
NSK 51103-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
NSK 51103-C3
Open, C3 clearance
NSK 51103-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
NSK 51103-ZZ
Double metal shielded
NSK 51103-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the NSK 51103?

The NSK 51103 has a bore diameter of 17mm, outside diameter of 30mm, and width of 9mm. It weighs 0.026kg.

What is the load capacity of the NSK 51103?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 8,830 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 6,240 N. The maximum recommended speed is 8,500 rpm with grease lubrication or 11,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to NSK 51103?

The 51103 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 17×30×9mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.