7003 CE bearing
17 × 35 mm · dynamic rating 5.85 kN · static rating 2.55 kN. Dimensions, load ratings, designation meaning, life estimates and equivalent parts.
7003 CE specification
| Designation | 7003 CE |
| Type | Super-precision angular contact ball bearing |
| Series | CE — high speed (medium) |
| Bore diameter d | 17 mm |
| Outside diameter D | 35 mm |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 5.85 kN (5,850 N) |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2.55 kN (2,550 N) |
| Ratio C0/C | 0.44 |
| Speed guide, grease lubrication | 63,000 rpm |
| Speed guide, oil-air lubrication | 95,000 rpm |
| Life exponent p | 3 (ball bearing) |
Values come from the Rotec AI bearing catalogue and are indicative. Confirm against the manufacturer's current catalogue before ordering. Not every dimension (such as width) is listed here.
Basic rating life of the 7003 CE
Basic rating life is L10 = (C / P)p million revolutions, where P is the equivalent dynamic load and p = 3 (ball bearing). For a 7003 CE with C = 5.85 kN, the table shows what that gives at different load levels. It is the ISO 281 basic life only: it does not include lubrication, contamination, misalignment or reliability modifiers.
| C / P | P as share of C | L10 (million rev) | L10 at 1,500 rpm | L10 at 3,000 rpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 33.3% | 27 | 300 | 150 |
| 5 | 20.0% | 125 | 1,400 | 690 |
| 8 | 12.5% | 512 | 5,700 | 2,800 |
| 12 | 8.3% | 1,728 | 19,200 | 9,600 |
For example, a C / P of 5 means the equivalent load is 1.17 kN on this bearing. Use the Load Calculator to work out P for your actual radial and axial loads.
Equivalents of the 7003 CE
Brand-by-brand equivalents for this exact designation are not shown here. The Cross-Reference tool accepts SKF, FAG, NSK, NTN, Timken, Koyo and NRB designations, and shows what is catalogued.
Where the 7003 CE is used
Super-precision angular contact bearings are used where rotational accuracy, stiffness and high speed matter, typically in machine-tool spindles. In this catalogue the CE — high speed variant is listed with both grease and oil-air speed guides.
Other sizes in the same series
The 7003 CE belongs to the “CE — high speed (medium)” series. The next size up, the 7004 CE, has a bore of 20 mm and a rating of 7.41 kN (+27%).
Common problems on bearings like the 7003 CE
Most field failures trace back to lubrication, contamination, fits and alignment rather than the bearing itself. These guides explain how to recognise and prevent them:
Questions about the 7003 CE
What are the dimensions of a 7003 CE bearing?
The 7003 CE has a bore of 17 mm and an outside diameter of 35 mm. It is a super-precision angular contact ball bearing. Series: CE — high speed (medium).
What is the load rating of a 7003 CE bearing?
In the Rotec AI catalogue the 7003 CE has a basic dynamic load rating C of 5.85 kN and a basic static load rating C0 of 2.55 kN. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current catalogue.
What is the equivalent of a 7003 CE bearing?
Use the Cross-Reference tool in Rotec AI to check brand equivalents for the 7003 CE.