K14X18X10 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The K14X18X10 is a DIN 5402 radial bearing sized 14 x 18 x 10 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 14 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 18 mm |
| Width B | 10 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | none |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 6.93 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 8.65 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 1 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 24000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 28000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4 g |
| Manufacturer designation | K 14x18x10 |
| Standard | DIN 5402 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies); 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 & K-series range
| Bore d | 0.551 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 0.709 in |
| Width B | 0.394 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 2 mm |
| Smallest bore in K-series | 3 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in K-series | 63 mm |
| Width range across K-series | 7–32 mm |
| Bore position in K-series (smallest first) | 10 of 22 |
| Bore above smallest K-series size | 11 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the K14X18X10 model number is decoded
SKF catalogue number K 14x18x10 denotes a needle roller and cage assembly for a 14 mm shaft seat — the cage spaces the rollers, the machine parts provide both raceways, and the 10 mm width is all the radial room it needs. The designation numbers of K 14x18x10 state the three machine-seat dimensions — 14 mm journal, 18 mm bore-side complement diameter, 10 mm width — which is why ordering errors here show up as a sloppy or seized fit, not as a returned box. No suffix on the order number means the standard single-row assembly; the polymer TN cage version is the usual choice for grease-lubricated pivots where noise matters. Minimum load matters: below roughly 0.02·C the rollers skid and smear; preloading the pivot or specifying a heavier execution avoids the glazing that pure oscillation produces on these raceways. The assembly is drawn on over a mounting sleeve that spreads the load around all rollers; never drive it home against the cage face, and retain it with a washer whose OD spans the cage, not the rollers.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- universal joint crosses on commercial vehicles
- planetary gear pins in compact transmissions
- connecting rods of small compressors where radial height is critical
- rocker arm and rocker pin pivots on camshafts
Known failure patterns
- raceway spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded or after overload events
- cage pocket wear and roller skew after sustained operation with too little radial preload
- abrasive paste formation from dust ingressing past open ends without effective housing seals
- false brinelling of standby equipment under external vibration
- smearing of rollers and journal during idle periods because the radial section holds too little lubricant
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On a 14 mm seat the housing bore quality dominates life: a bore 0.02 mm out of round pinches the 18 mm ring or cup into a lobed shape, and the rollers then trace the housing's geometry error, not the design load.
- Oscillating pivots fail differently: rocking through a small angle concentrates wear in the same roller positions — inspect those zones, and consider rotating the assembly's clock position at service intervals.
- Contamination, not fatigue, kills most small needle bearings: with raceways this narrow, one hard particle dents a full-width line — seal the housing even when the bearing execution itself is open.
- The 6.93/8.65 kN ratings and 4 g mass are SKF catalogue values transcribed from ch. 7.1 of PUB BU/P1 17000 (PDF table page 616); combined-type axial ratings appear in the text above because the structured record carries radial values only.
Frequently asked questions
Can the K 14x18x10 run on an unhardened shaft?
No. In this execution the 14 mm shaft journal is the inner raceway: it must be ground and hardened to 58–64 HRC (with matching housing bore quality on the outside). If the shaft cannot meet that, order the inner-ring sibling (NKI/NA execution) plus its ground inner ring instead.
How should the K 14x18x10 be mounted?
Slide the assembly over the ground 14 mm journal with a mounting sleeve, bore the housing to E 18 mm, and retain with a washer spanning the cage. Never press against the cage or rotate before the bearing is lubricated and loaded.
What limits the service life of a K 14x18x10?
Beyond the L10 rating, the practical limits are journal/raceway hardness for the 14 mm seat, lubricant condition at the roller ends, and contamination through open ends — the 2.0 mm radial section leaves no reserve once a raceway is dented or ribboned.
What are the dimensions and ratings of the K 14x18x10?
A K 14x18x10 measures 14 mm bore/Fw × 18 mm outside diameter × 10 mm width (0.551 × 0.709 × 0.394 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: radial dynamic rating C 6.93 kN, static C0 8.65 kN, fatigue limit Pu 1 kN, limiting speed 28,000 r/min, reference speed 24,000 r/min, mass about 4 g.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 7.1 needle roller and cage assemblies on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.