6014 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6014 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 70 x 110 x 20 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 70 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 110 mm |
| Width B | 20 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN / C3 available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 39.7 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 31 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 1.32 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 13000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 8000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 610 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 6014 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-24
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.
Dimensions in inches & 6000-series range
| Bore d | 2.756 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.331 in |
| Width B | 0.787 in |
| ISO bore code | 14 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 420 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 8–65 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 15 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6014 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 6014 model number is decoded
In the 6000-series (ISO 15 diameter series 0) the last two digits encode the bore: 6014 carries bore code 14 = 70 mm. Outside diameter 110 mm and width 20 mm come from the ISO 15 boundary-dimensions general plan. With no seal suffix the bearing is open: no shields or seals are fitted and lubrication is supplied by the application. For normal-load mounting with a rotating inner ring on a 70 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore — verify against the actual load direction and magnitude. In the SKF catalogue this open execution carries the bare designation; protected variants are ordered separately as -2Z and -2RSH.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- gearboxes and speed reducers
- conveyor drives
- material-handling equipment
- industrial fans
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Temperature rise and interference fits consume internal clearance on this 70 mm bore: a CN bearing on a tight, hot shaft can lose all residual clearance — size 6014 with C3 for those conditions.
- The 60xx extra-light section at 70 mm bore uses a smaller 110 mm OD than a 6214; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
- The open 6014 has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 70×110×20 mm raceway, so specify a sealed arrangement for dusty or washdown duty.
- Open bearings tolerate the highest speeds in the 6000-series but need a defined regreasing interval; run-to-failure lubrication is the dominant cause of early failure in open 6014 units.
- Deep-groove ball bearings tolerate only minutes of misalignment; if the 110 mm housing cannot be aligned, switch to a self-aligning type rather than shimming 6014.
- The open 6014 needs external sealing and application-supplied lubrication; in the SKF catalogue the protected variants are separate order numbers 6014-2Z (shields) and 6014-2RSH (contact seals), not suffix-free 6014.
- The 39.7/31 kN ratings here are SKF Explorer-class figures from catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018); SKF can revise internal geometry and ratings without changing the designation, so treat the catalogue version and date as part of the specification and re-verify for critical drives.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 6014 bearing?
A 6014 deep-groove ball bearing has a 70 mm bore, 110 mm outer diameter and 20 mm width (2.756 × 4.331 × 0.787 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields. Geometry-based estimated mass is about 577 g for a steel-cage unit; catalogue masses vary slightly with seal and cage design.
How does the 6014 bore code work?
The last two digits of 6014 are bore code 14, giving 14 × 5 = 70 mm bore. The 110 mm outside diameter and 20 mm width follow the ISO 15 diameter series, not the bore code alone.
What does no suffix on 6014 mean?
A bare 6014 designation means open: no shields or seals, normal CN radial clearance and P0 normal tolerance unless further suffixes are ordered. The application must supply and retain the lubrication.
How does the 6000 compare with other series at the same 70 mm bore?
The second digit is the diameter series: 60 is the smallest standard section (110×20 mm, 20.0 mm radial section) at 70 mm bore — below 62/63/64 in load capacity, for light loads in compact spaces.
What is the SKF designation and catalogue data for 6014?
In the SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue this size is listed as 6014 — the open (unsealed) execution, 70×110×20 mm per ISO 15. Quoted values: C 39.7 kN, C0 31 kN, Pu 1.32 kN, limiting speed 8000 r/min, mass 610 g. Brand suffixes (2Z, 2RSH) differ from the industry-neutral spelling 6014.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.