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Angular Contact Bearings
Quick Code: BB-502836
3220-M-C3 NKE Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearing 100mm x 180mm x 60.3mm
NKE 3220-M-C3 Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearing
This premium double row angular contact ball bearing from NKE delivers exceptional performance for high-speed precision applications requiring simultaneous radial and axial load capacity. The 3220-M-C3 combines robust engineering with versatile design features, making it ideal for demanding industrial equipment and heavy-duty machinery.
Key Features:
- Manufacturer: NKE – a trusted bearing manufacturer recognized for precision and durability
- Double Row Configuration: Accommodates radial and axial loads acting in both directions with enhanced stiffness and moment load capacity
- 35° Contact Angle: Optimized angular contact design for efficient load distribution and superior axial load capacity
- Brass Cage: High-quality brass cage material ensures excellent performance, reduced friction, and extended bearing life in demanding conditions
- Slightly Increased Radial Clearance (C3): Provides flexibility for thermal expansion and accommodation of shaft deflection in heavy-duty applications
- Open Design: Unsealed bearing for applications where lubrication access and maintenance are priorities
- Robust Dimensions: 100mm bore × 180mm outside diameter × 60.3mm width – suitable for large-scale industrial equipment
- Extended Temperature Range: Operates reliably from -20°C to +150°C, accommodating diverse industrial environments
Technical Specifications:
- Inside Diameter: 100mm
- Outside Diameter: 180mm
- Width: 60.3mm
- Row Type: Double Row
- Contact Angle: 35°
- Cage Material: Brass
- Clearance: Slightly increased radial clearance (C3)
- Seal Type: None – Open bearing
- Material: Standard bearing steel
- Tolerance Class: P0/PN2 (ABEC 1)
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +150°C
- Arrangement: Standard version without flange/groove
Typical Applications:
The 3220-M-C3 is well-suited for heavy-duty industrial applications including:
- Gearboxes and transmission systems
- Industrial pumps and compressors
- Machine tool spindles and precision machining equipment
- Paper and printing machinery
- Textile processing equipment
- Conveyor systems and material handling crushers
- Industrial motors and rotating equipment
- Applications requiring stiff bearing arrangements and significant tilting moment capability
The double row design enables handling of significant tilting moments while maintaining reliable performance under continuous operation. The open bearing design allows for regular lubrication maintenance, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments. The extended temperature range makes this bearing particularly suitable for applications in challenging thermal conditions.
NKE angular contact bearings are trusted by engineers worldwide for applications demanding superior quality, consistent performance, and long service life. This bearing represents an excellent choice for heavy-duty industrial equipment where precision, load-carrying capability, and thermal resilience are essential.

