Timken 6808-NR Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 6808-NR is a deep groove ball bearing with snap ring groove manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 6800 series and features dimensions of 40 × 52 × 7 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 3,280 N and a static load rating of 2,600 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)40 mm
Outside Diameter (D)52 mm
Width (B)7 mm
Weight0.028 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)3,280 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)2,600 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)13,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)18,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6800 series bearings are commonly used in precision instruments, medical devices, dental handpieces, and miniature mechanisms. The -NR suffix indicates an external snap ring groove on the outer ring, allowing easy axial location in housing bores.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6808-NR Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 6808-NR. All share identical dimensions (40×52×7mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 6808-NR ✦3,2802,600
Timken Timken 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
SKF SKF 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
NTN NTN 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
NACHI NACHI 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
KOYO KOYO 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
FAG FAG 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
NSK NSK 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
NTN NTN 6808-NR 3,280 2,600
SKF SKF 6808-NR 3,280 2,600

Available Variants

The Timken 6808 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 6808-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
Timken 6808-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6808-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 6808-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6808-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
Timken 6808-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6808
Open (no seal/shield)
Timken 6808-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 6808-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 6808-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 6808-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6808-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6808-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6808
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 6808-NR?

The Timken 6808-NR has a bore diameter of 40mm, outside diameter of 52mm, and width of 7mm. It weighs 0.028kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 6808-NR?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 3,280 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 2,600 N. The maximum recommended speed is 13,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 18,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to Timken 6808-NR?

The 6808-NR is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 40×52×7mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.