6013-RSR bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C) · extracted 2026-09-24

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-RSR model number is decoded

In the 6000-series (diameter series 0 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6013 carries bore code 13 = 65 mm. Outside diameter 100 mm and width 18 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. Suffix -RSR denotes two low-friction non-contact elastomer seals; they keep coarse debris out with minimal drag but are not liquid-tight. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 65 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. NSK's non-contact seal suffix is VV (catalogue number 6013VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling; speed capability is close to the open bearing but VV is not liquid-tight.

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.
• The low-drag lip of 6013-RSR barely touches the inner ring; after long shelf storage the grease can separate, so rotate the rings by hand and confirm smooth, silent running before fitting.
• The non-contact lip of 6013-RSR does not retain a lifetime grease fill the way a contact seal does; confirm the regreasing interval for the 65 mm bore position before relying on it as sealed-for-life.
• The housing bore for the 100 mm OD should be round within IT7; an oval bore pinches the outer ring of 6013-RSR and shows up later as two-point loaded raceway wear.
• Axial location must clamp the ring face, not the seal area: a shoulder or circlip bearing on the seal side of the 18 mm-wide ring of 6013-RSR drags the lip and overheats it.
• NSK catalogues this low-friction non-contact seal as 6013VV (suffix VV), mapped here from the industry-neutral -RSR spelling. NSK rates its speed capability close to the open bearing, but VV is not liquid-tight — for wet or fine-dust duty step up to the DDU contact seal (industry-neutral -2RS).
• At 65 mm bore 6013 is in NSK'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 NSK channel if the application sees impact loads.
• At 33.5 kN dynamic load rating (C) and 25.2 kN static (C0), 6013 is a medium-load NSK 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 NSK catalogue.
• At 439 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 NSK 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 33.5/25.2 kN load ratings, mass 439 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6013VV 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. NSK does not tabulate reference or limiting speeds in the E1103 Part C dimension tables used for this page — consult NSK's separate speed-rating tables before high-speed service.
• NSK does not recommend washing new shielded or sealed bearings; the rust-preventive film on open units is compatible with standard lithium greases and needs no removal unless the application demands a special fill.
• Keep NSK bearings in the original packaging until fitting: the wrapper carries the production lot, and the unopened shelf life of greased sealed units is typically quoted at three to five years in dry, vibration-free storage.