# NTN 6232C3 Deep Groove Ball Bearing - 160 mm Bore, Open Type, C3 Clearance - MROSupply.com ***NTN 6232C3 62 series single-row deep groove ball bearing with 160 mm bore, open type, and C3 internal clearance. Designed for radial loads and moderate axial loads in both directions. Suitable for high-speed applications such as electric motors, pumps, fans, and general industrial machinery where thermal expansion requires greater than normal clearance.*** ## Product details: - Catalog number: 6232C3 - SKU: 279171 - Price: ***$1,973.59*** Each - Shipping: ***FREE SHIPPING*** ON ORDERS OVER $100 - Typically Ships in: 1 day - Brand: [NTN Bearing](https://www.mrosupply.com/brands/ntn-bearing/) - Category: - [6200 Series Ball Bearings](htts://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/ball-bearings/6200-series-ball-bearings/) - [Ball Bearings](htts://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/ball-bearings/) - [Bearings](htts://www.mrosupply.com/bearings/) - Unit of measure: each - Weight: 28.440 lb ## Product images: - https://static.mrosupply.com/images/noimage.webp ## Product attributes; - Axial Static Load Rating: 41815 lbf - Axial static load rating: 41815 lbf - B (in): 1.8900 - Ball Material: Through Hardened Steel - Ball material: Through hardened steel - Bore Type: Round - Bore type: Round - Cage Material: Pressed Steel - Cage material: Pressed steel - Cage Type: Pressed - Cage type: Pressed - Configuration: One - D (in): 11.4170 - d (in): 6.2990 - Da max: 10.9055 in - da min: 6.811 in - Dynamic Load Rating: 46088 lbf - Dynamic load rating: 46088 lbf - Enclosure: Open - Factor: 15.4 - I.D.: 160 mm - Limiting Speed - Grease: 1900 RPM - Limiting speed - grease: 1900 RPM - Limiting Speed - Oil: 2500 RPM - Limiting speed - oil: 2500 RPM - Material: High carbon chrome steel - O.D.: 290 mm - Operating Temperature Range: -40 to 250 °F - Operating temperature range: -40 to 250 ºF - Outside Ring Type: 0 - Precision: ISO class 0 - r (in): 0.1181 - Radial Dynamic Load Rating: 46086 lbf - Radial Internal Clearance: C3 - Radial internal clearance: C3 - ras max: 0.0984 in - Seal material: None - Seal type: None - Static Load Rating: 41817 lbf - Static load rating: 41817 lbf - Type: Deep Groove Ball Bearing - Width: 48 mm ## Product documents / software: - [Drawing](https://documents.mrosupply.com/product_documents/50/48/5048825/1148_S_oKE47Yd.png) ## Alternate products to `NTN 6232C3 Deep Groove Ball Bearing - 160 mm Bore, Open Type, C3 Clearance - MROSupply.com`: - [Nachi Bearing 6232C3 Deep Groove Ball Bearing Open](https://www.mrosupply.com/products/209231/as-markdown/) - [SKF 6232 M deep groove ball bearing, 160mm bore (6.299 in), 11.417 in OD, open with normal clearance. 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If there’s contamination, moisture, or heat involved, you may need sealed bearings or specific materials. In most cases, the right choice comes down to matching load type, speed, and environment to the bearing design. - What are the dimensions and typical uses of a 6200 series ball bearing?: A standard 6200 ball bearing has: • 10 mm bore • 30 mm outer diameter • 9 mm width The 6200 series sits within the deep groove ball bearing family and is designed for light to moderate loads at relatively high speeds. You’ll typically find them in electric motors, small gearboxes, pumps, and general industrial equipment. They’re popular because they’re compact, widely available, and cost effective. Different variants exist such as sealed, shielded, or high clearance versions, depending on the application. - What is the difference between deep groove and angular contact ball bearings?: Deep groove ball bearings are the most common type. They’re designed to handle mainly radial loads, but they can also take some axial load in both directions. They’re simple, versatile, and used in everything from motors to conveyors. Angular contact ball bearings are built for combined loads, especially where there’s significant axial force in one direction. They’re often used in pairs and are common in higher precision or higher load applications like pumps and gearboxes. If your load is mostly radial, go deep groove. If axial load matters more, angular contact is usually the better choice.