UCP205 Bearing — Brand Comparison

Verified equivalents across SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, and Timken for the UCP205 open housed bearing unit (25×0×117mm).

Equivalent Part Numbers

BrandPart NumberBoreODWidthCr (kN)C₀r (kN)Price
SKFUCP 20525011714.87.8
FAGUCP20525011714.87.8
NSKUCP20525011714.87.8
NTNUCP20525011714.87.8
TimkenUCP20525011714.87.8

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 UCP205 suffixes map across brands:

FeatureSKFFAGNSKNTNTimken
Set screw (all brands)UCP 205UCP205UCP205UCP205UCP205

Common Applications

  • Conveyor systems
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Fans and blowers
  • Textile machinery
  • Packaging equipment
  • Food processing lines
  • Material handling systems
Material handlingAgricultureFood processingManufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace a UCP205 with a different brand?

Yes. For standard housed bearing units in the UCP200 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 UCP205?

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.