638-2Z
Holding a bearing marked NSK 638ZZ? Ours is 638-2Z — the same seat size, the same type and the same sealing and clearance design.
What this bearing is
638-2Z is a deep groove ball bearing with a 8 × 28 × 9 mm seat, execution: 2Z shields · clearance CN. The manufacturer's cross-reference catalogue confirms full interchangeability for the designation NSK 638ZZ.
Designation equivalents
⌀8 × 28 × 9 mm
Before you replace it
This is a dimensional and design equivalent: the same seat size, the same bearing type and the same sealing and clearance design. It is not the same product — load ratings, tolerance class and grease may differ between manufacturers. For duty close to the limits or a critical application, check the datasheet of the specific design.
Where these equivalents come from
The base number of a standard bearing is an ISO standard — 6205 is 6205 at every manufacturer. Only the suffixes describing the design differ, and those are what we translate: shields, contact seals, cage and radial clearance. Designations that mean different things at different makers are deliberately omitted.