UCFL204 Bearing — Brand Comparison

Verified equivalents across SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, and Timken for the UCFL204 open housed bearing unit (20×105×73mm).

Equivalent Part Numbers

BrandPart NumberBoreODWidthCr (kN)C₀r (kN)Price
SKFUCFL 204201057312.76.55
FAGUCFL204201057312.76.55—
NSKUCFL204201057312.76.55—
NTNUCFL204201057312.76.55—
TimkenUCFL204201057312.76.55—

Verification

✓All five brands share identical bore, outer diameter, and width
✓Dynamic and static load ratings are within standard tolerance
✓Seal type (Open) 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 UCFL204 suffixes map across brands:

FeatureSKFFAGNSKNTNTimken
Set screw (all brands)UCFL 204UCFL204UCFL204UCFL204UCFL204

Common Applications

  • Conveyor take-up frames
  • Tensioning systems
  • Textile machinery
  • Packaging equipment
  • Light-duty fans
  • Small conveyors
TextilePackagingLight manufacturingMaterial handling

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace a UCFL204 with a different brand?

Yes. For standard housed bearing units in the UCFL200 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 UCFL204?

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.

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