Description
Overview:
The 6008 C3 Deep Groove Ball Bearing (open face) is a genuine NTN component designed to support smooth, low-friction rotation in demanding assemblies. Built from hardened bearing steel with precision-ground raceways, it offers stable performance under radial loads and moderate axial loads. Sized at 40 mm inner diameter (1.57 inches), 68 mm outer diameter (2.68 inches), and 15 mm width (0.59 inches), it follows a widely used industry standard for compact housings. The open face design has no seals or shields, allowing easy inspection, cleaning, and relubrication. Suitable for a wide range of construction and garden machinery, as well as electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes, this genuine NTN part (MPN NTN6008C3) is a reliable choice for keeping equipment running efficiently.
Key Features:
- Genuine NTN quality for consistent performance and long service life
- C3 internal clearance for smooth running at higher speeds or operating temperatures
- Open face design for straightforward maintenance and lubricant choice
- Robust hardened steel construction with precision-ground raceways
- Standard 6008 size: ID 40 mm (1.57 inches), OD 68 mm (2.68 inches), Width 15 mm (0.59 inches)
- Handles radial loads and moderate axial loads in both directions
- Low-friction deep groove geometry helps reduce heat and wear
- Suits compact housings in motors, pumps, gearboxes, and driven shafts
- Good replacement where 6008 C3 is specified by the equipment manufacturer
- Smooth fitment when installed with correct tools and alignment
Typical Applications:
Common in electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyor rollers, alternators, and driven shafts on construction and garden equipment. Used in plate compactors, mowers, tillers, and similar machinery where dependable rotation and reduced friction are needed. Ideal for maintenance routines that require periodic relubrication or inspection.
Also known as:
Ball race, single-row deep groove bearing, open-type ball bearing, 6008 bearing, radial ball bearing, rolling bearing. These terms are often used interchangeably when referring to this size and style of open deep groove ball bearing.
Alternate Part Numbers:
6008 C3
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 6008C3 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | NTN |
| OEM No. | NTN6008C3 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | ID: 40mm x OD: 68mm x Width: 15mm |
| Key Features | - Standard 6008 size: ID 40 mm, OD 68 mm, Width 15 mm - C3 internal clearance for high-speed, high-temperature use - Open face design allows easy maintenance and relubrication - Hardened steel with precision-ground raceways for durability - Suitable for motors, pumps, gearboxes, and driven shafts |
