6019-NSK bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 6019-NSK is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 95 x 145 x 24 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NSK |
| Bore diameter d | 95 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 145 mm |
| Width B | 24 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 66.5 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 54 kN |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +150 °C |
| Mass | 1230 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NSK 6019 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: catalog reference (NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C) · extracted 2026-09-24
Dimensions in inches & 6000-series range
| Bore d | 3.74 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.709 in |
| Width B | 0.945 in |
| ISO bore code | 19 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 4 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 1150 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 4–155 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 26 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 91 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6019 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 95×145×24 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 6019-ZZ | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 95×145×24 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
| 6019-2RS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 95×145×24 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting. |
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 6019-NSK model number is decoded
In the 6000-series (diameter series 0 of ISO 15) the last two digits encode the bore: 6019 carries bore code 19 = 95 mm. Outside diameter 145 mm and width 24 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 95 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 NSK catalogue this open execution carries the bare designation; protected variants are ordered separately with suffixes ZZ (steel shields), VV (non-contact rubber seals) and DDU (contact rubber seals).
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large gearboxes
- industrial fans and blowers
- hoists and winches
- heavy conveyors
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
- lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
- fretting corrosion on a loose shaft seat
- cage damage from operation beyond the limiting speed
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 95 mm bore the ring mass is significant: heat 6019 on an induction heater (max 120 °C), never over an open flame, and plan puller access or a withdrawal sleeve now for the day it has to come off again.
- Choosing the 60xx extra-light section saves radial space at 95 mm bore, but the trade-off is rating: if the drive sees shock or frequent start-stop cycles, re-check the L10 life against a 6219 before committing to the smaller envelope.
- The open 6019-NSK has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 95×145×24 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 6019 units.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the bearing chamfer so the 24 mm-wide ring seats square; provide an undercut or withdrawal groove instead of relying on an oversized radius.
- Do not quieten a noisy bearing by preloading it: the 6000-series is a deep-groove design, not angular-contact; axial preload raises temperature and shortens grease life.
- The open 6019 has no integral sealing; in the NSK E1103 catalogue the protected variants carry suffixes ZZ (non-contact steel shields), VV (non-contact rubber seals) and DDU (contact rubber seals). NSK does not offer a low-torque contact seal equivalent to NTN's LLH in this catalogue — for high-speed sealed duty specify the VV non-contact seal and an external housing labyrinth.
- At 95 mm bore 6019 is in NSK's medium industrial range; the pressed-steel cage is standard, but large-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.
- NSK rates 6019 at 66.5 kN dynamic (C) and 54 kN static (C0); this upper-medium rating covers conveyor and gearbox drives, but at these loads the pressed-steel cage can be the limiting factor under shock — consider the machined brass cage (suffix M) for impact duty.
- At 1230 g (1.2 kg), 6019 needs mechanical handling for mounting; NSK recommends induction heating the inner ring (max 120 °C) rather than pressing cold, and a lifting eye if the housing is pre-assembled.
- The 95×145×24 mm envelope of 6019 gives a D/d ratio of 1.53 and 25.0 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 66.5/54 kN load ratings, mass 1230 g here are NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C catalogue figures for 6019 on the 95×145×24 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6019 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.
- When replacing a failed unit, inspect the shaft and housing seats before fitting the new 6019 — a new bearing pressed onto a worn or oval seat reproduces the original failure mode in a fraction of its expected life.
- Standard P0 runout from NSK is adequate up to the catalogue limiting speed on ground shaft seats; spindle or instrument positions should specify P6/P5 accuracy explicitly — it is a different order code, not a sorting of standard stock.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 6019-NSK bearing?
A 6019-NSK deep-groove ball bearing has a 95 mm bore, 145 mm outer diameter and 24 mm width (3.74 × 5.709 × 0.945 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.
How should 6019-NSK be mounted?
Apply the mounting force to the ring being fitted: on a 95 mm shaft seat the press load must pass through the inner-ring face only. Induction heating of the inner ring (max 120 °C) is the clean method at this size. Never strike the outer ring, the cage or the seals.
What lubrication does 6019-NSK need?
The open 6019-NSK is lubricated by the application; a NLGI 2 lithium-soap grease filled to roughly 25–35% of the free volume is the common choice, with a defined relubrication interval.
What is the NSK order number for an open 6019?
NSK lists the open 6019 under the bare designation 6019; protected versions use suffixes ZZ (steel shields), VV (non-contact rubber seals) and DDU (contact rubber seals) on the same 95 mm bore envelope.
What is the difference between NSK VV and DDU seals?
VV is a non-contact rubber seal: low torque, speed close to the open bearing, dust-tight but not liquid-tight. DDU is a contact rubber seal: far better exclusion of moisture and fine dust, at the cost of a lower speed ceiling and higher running torque. 6019 keeps the same ISO 15 envelope either way.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NSK Rolling Bearings E1103 Part C on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.