6024-2RS Bearing — Brand Comparison

Verified equivalents across SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, and Timken for the 6024 rubber sealed deep groove ball bearing (120×180×28mm).

Equivalent Part Numbers

BrandPart NumberBoreODWidthCr (kN)C₀r (kN)Price
SKF6024-2RS1120180287566
FAG6024-2RSR120180287566
NSK6024DDU120180287566
NTN6024LLU120180287566
Timken6024-2RS120180287566

Verification

All five brands share identical bore, outer diameter, and width
Dynamic and static load ratings are within standard tolerance
Seal type (Rubber Sealed) is equivalent across all brands
Verified against manufacturer specification data

Why the Part Numbers Look Different

Each manufacturer uses a different suffix system for the same physical bearing. Here's how the 6024 suffixes map across brands:

FeatureSKFFAGNSKNTNTimken
Rubber sealed6024-2RS16024-2RSR6024DDU6024LLU6024-2RS
Metal shielded6024-2Z6024-2ZR6024ZZ6024ZZ6024-2Z
Open60246024602460246024

Common Applications

  • Small electric motors
  • Power tools
  • Household appliances
  • Office equipment
  • Small pumps
  • Dental and medical instruments
  • Textile machinery spindles
  • Small fans and blowers
Consumer electronicsMedical devicesLight manufacturingHVAC

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace a 6024-2RS with a different brand?

Yes. For standard deep groove ball bearings in the 6000 series, all five major brands (SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, Timken) produce dimensionally identical bearings. Match the bore diameter, outer diameter, width, seal type, and internal clearance to confirm compatibility.

What's the cheapest equivalent of the 6024-2RS?

Prices vary by brand and supplier. Check the comparison table above for current Partmatch prices across all five brands.

How do I know which suffix means “sealed” for each brand?

SKF uses “2RS1”, FAG uses “2RSR”, NSK uses “DDU”, NTN uses “LLU”, and Timken uses “2RS”. See the suffix decoder table above for all variants.