16008C3 bearings ( 40 mm x 68 mm x 9 mm) have the advantages of simple structure, ability to withstand radial and bidirectional axial loads, low friction, and high speed, it is suitable for high-speed, low-noise applications, and are therefore widely used in the Motors, home appliances, automobiles, pumps, compressors, conveying equipment and general industrial machinery.

| Part Number | 16008C3 |
| Reference From | FAG 16008C3 |
| Bearing Type | Deep groove ball bearings open design, self-retaining |
| Series | 160 |
| Sealing | Open |
| Cage | JN = Stamping steel cage |
| Radial internal clearances | C3 |
| Weight [lb] | 0.265 |
| Cr Radial Dynamic [lbf] | 2959 |
| C0r Radial static [lbf] | 2282 |
| Cur Radial Fatigue [lbf] | 102 |
| nB Reference speed [rpm] | 7788 |
| nG Limiting speed [rpm] | 12985 |
| Operating temperature - T(min) [°C] | -30 |
| Operating temperature - T(max) [°C] | 120 |
| d φ Inside [inch] | 1.575 |
| D Φ Outside [inch] | 2.677 |
| B Width [inch] | 0.354 |
| r(min.) [inch] | 0.012 |
| D1 [inch] | 2.335 |
| d1 [inch] | 1.945 |
| Mounting dimensions | |
| da(min.) [inch] | 1.654 |
| Da(max.) [inch] | 2.598 |
| ra(max.) [inch] | 0.012 |
The 16008C3 Single-row deep groove ball bearings mainly consist of an inner ring, outer ring, steel balls, and a cage. The raceways are deep grooves, with the steel balls making four-point contact with the raceways. The inner and outer rings can be separable or integrated. They are available in various forms, including open, with dust covers, and with seals.
Single-row deep groove ball bearings have a simple structure and are the most widely used. They can simultaneously withstand radial loads and bidirectional axial loads, making them suitable for high-speed operation. They have a low coefficient of friction, low noise, and are easy to install and maintain. Versions with seals or dust covers effectively prevent contaminant intrusion and are suitable for various operating conditions.















