6013-2RS-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)) · extracted 2026-09-25

Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)); NTN® is a trademark of NTN Corporation, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized NTN distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at ntnglobal.com.

Cross references & equivalents

Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the 6013-2RS-NTN model number is decoded

6013-2RS is closed by two contacting elastomer lips over a lifetime grease fill; the lips add friction, so the speed ceiling sits below the open execution. Within the extra-light 60xx section (diameter series 0 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 13 by five gives the 65 mm bore; the 100 mm outside diameter and 18 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 65 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a k5 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. NTN's contact-seal catalogue number is 6013LLU (suffix LLU, or LLH low-torque variant), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling; the contacting lip lowers the speed ceiling versus the open bearing.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• Temperature rise and interference fits consume internal clearance on this 65 mm bore: a CN bearing on a tight, hot shaft can lose all residual clearance — size 6013 with C3 for those conditions.
• The 60xx extra-light section at 65 mm bore uses a smaller 100 mm OD than a 6213; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
• Contact seals add drag and heat: 6013-2RS-NTN runs slower and cooler-limited than the open 6013; rubber lips are generally limited to roughly 80–110 °C continuous depending on grease, and C3 clearance is the common hot-duty choice.
• Never wash a sealed 6013-2RS-NTN in solvent or press it home via the outer ring; solvent destroys the grease thickener and mounting force through the seal deforms the lip.
• Measure the shaft, do not trust the drawing: a 65 mm nominal journal worn by even 0.02 mm turns an interference seat into a creeping fit that frets the bore of 6013-2RS-NTN.
• Deep-groove ball bearings tolerate only minutes of misalignment; if the 100 mm housing cannot be aligned, switch to a self-aligning type rather than shimming 6013-2RS-NTN.
• NTN catalogues the contact-sealed version as 6013LLU (suffix LLU), mapped here from the industry-neutral -2RS spelling; it is greased for life and the contacting lip lowers the speed ceiling versus the open bearing.
• At 65 mm bore 6013 is in NTN's upper general-purpose range; the pressed-steel cage is standard but mid-section 63xx sizes at this bore can be ordered with a machined brass cage (suffix M) for heavy-shock or very-low-speed duty — confirm cage material with the NTN channel if the application sees impact loads.
• NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 3900 r/min for 6013; this is a large or heavy-section size where centrifugal force and cage inertia cap the speed — for higher shaft speeds either step to a smaller bearing on the same bore or consult NTN for an oil-lubricated, machined-cage variant.
• At 34 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 25.2 kN static (C0), 1.83 kN fatigue load limit Cu, 6013 is a medium-load bearing suitable for most electric-motor and pump duty; the C0/C0r ratio matters for preloaded or thrust-loaded arrangements, so confirm the static safety factor with the NTN catalogue.
• At 421 g, 6013 requires a soft-jaw vise or arbor press for mounting — never hammer it onto the shaft, and support the opposite ring to avoid brinelling the raceways.
• The 65×100×18 mm envelope of 6013 gives a D/d ratio of 1.54 and 17.5 mm radial section height — this thin section saves space but is sensitive to misalignment and shock; confirm the housing stays round within IT7 and the shaft does not deflect past the raceway contact angle under load.
• The 34/25.2 kN load ratings, 1.83 kN fatigue load limit Cu NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 3900 r/min for this designation; oil-mist or jet lubrication raises the ceiling but requires a sealed-housing review. and 421 g mass here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E figures for 6013LLU on the 65×100×18 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6013 in a rated drive.
• Factory-fill grease in NTN sealed units is a general-duty lithium-soap grease; food-grade, low-temperature and high-temperature fills are request options at order time, because LLU/LLB units are not meant to be opened and re-greased in the field.
• NTN's pressed-steel cage (no cage suffix) is the quiet standard for this size; for sustained running close to the limiting speed or for heavy shock duty, ask the NTN channel whether a machined-cage execution of 6013 is listed.