NSK 6904 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The NSK 6904 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by NSK. It belongs to the 6900 series and features dimensions of 20 × 37 × 9 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 5,850 N and a static load rating of 3,250 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)20 mm
Outside Diameter (D)37 mm
Width (B)9 mm
Weight0.030 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)5,850 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)3,250 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)17,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)24,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6900 series bearings are commonly used in office equipment, small electric motors, and light industrial applications.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6904 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the NSK 6904. All share identical dimensions (20×37×9mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
NSKNSK 6904 ✦5,8503,250
NTN NTN 6904 5,850 3,250
NACHI NACHI 6904 5,850 3,250
KOYO KOYO 6904 5,850 3,250
FAG FAG 6904 5,850 3,250
Timken Timken 6904 5,850 3,250
SKF SKF 6904 5,850 3,250
NTN NTN 6904 5,850 3,250

Available Variants

The NSK 6904 base bearing is available in these configurations:

NSK 6904-NR
Open with snap ring
NSK 6904-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
NSK 6904-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
NSK 6904-C3
Open, C3 clearance
NSK 6904-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
NSK 6904-ZZ
Double metal shielded
NSK 6904-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the NSK 6904?

The NSK 6904 has a bore diameter of 20mm, outside diameter of 37mm, and width of 9mm. It weighs 0.030kg.

What is the load capacity of the NSK 6904?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 5,850 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 3,250 N. The maximum recommended speed is 17,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 24,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to NSK 6904?

The 6904 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 20×37×9mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.