# NTN 6001C3 Deep Groove Ball Bearing - 12 mm Bore, Straight Bore, C3 Clearance - MROSupply.com

***NTN 6001C3 60 series single-row deep groove ball bearing with 12 mm straight bore and C3 internal clearance. Designed for applications requiring looser-than-normal clearance to accommodate thermal expansion or misalignment. Suitable for electric motors, pumps, fans, and general rotating machinery.***



## Product details:

- Catalog number: 6001C3
- SKU: 280766
- Price: ***$16.52*** Each
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- Brand: [NTN Bearing](https://www.mrosupply.com/brands/ntn-bearing/)
- Category: 
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- Unit of measure: each
- Weight: 0.046 lb


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## Product attributes;

  
- Clearance: C3
  

  
- Enclosure: Open
  

  
- Height: 1.102
  

  
- I.D.: 12 mm
  

  
- Length: 1.102
  

  
- Material: Steel
  

  
- O.D.: 28 mm
  

  
- Width: 0.315
  
## Product documents / software:

- [Drawing](https://documents.mrosupply.com/product_documents/50/48/5048825/1148_S_oKE47Yd.png)
- [Drawing 1148_S](https://documents.mrosupply.com/product_documents/28/30/283018/1148_S_SlHIL5w.png)
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## FAQ:

- How do I choose the right type of bearing for my application?: Start with the load and how it’s applied. You need to know if you’re dealing with radial loads, axial loads, or a mix of both. Then look at speed, operating environment, and space constraints.
For example, ball bearings are great for high speed and lighter loads, while roller bearings handle heavier loads but usually at lower speeds. 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 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.