6028-2RS Bearing — Brand Comparison

Verified equivalents across SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, and Timken for the 6028 rubber sealed deep groove ball bearing (140×210×33mm).

Equivalent Part Numbers

BrandPart NumberBoreODWidthCr (kN)C₀r (kN)Price
SKF6028-2RS11402103310091
FAG6028-2RSR1402103310091
NSK6028DDU1402103310091
NTN6028LLU1402103310091
Timken6028-2RS1402103310091

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 6028 suffixes map across brands:

FeatureSKFFAGNSKNTNTimken
Rubber sealed6028-2RS16028-2RSR6028DDU6028LLU6028-2RS
Metal shielded6028-2Z6028-2ZR6028ZZ6028ZZ6028-2Z
Open60286028602860286028

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 6028-2RS 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 6028-2RS?

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.