6330-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 6330-NTN is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 320 x 65 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 320 mm d = 150 B = 65 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 150 mm, outer diameter D 320 mm, width B 65 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 150 mm
Outer diameter D 320 mm
Width B 65 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 305 kN
Basic static load rating C0 284 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 14.5 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 2100 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 22000 g
Manufacturer designation 6330
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)
Last verified 2026-09-25

Source: catalog reference (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)) · extracted 2026-09-25

Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024)); NTN® is a trademark of NTN Corporation, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized NTN distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at ntnglobal.com.

Dimensions in inches & 6300-series range

Bore d5.906 in
Outer diameter D12.598 in
Width B2.559 in
ISO bore code30
Radial section height (D−d)/285 mm
Smallest bore in 6300-series2 mm
Largest outer diameter in 6300-series500 mm
Width range across 6300-series3–95 mm
Bore position in 6300-series (smallest first)33 of 40
Bore above smallest 6300-series size148 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
6330-ZZ NSK partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 150×320×65 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6330-NSK NSK full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 150×320×65 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6330 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 150×320×65 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.
6330-M SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 150×320×65 mm envelope per ISO 15; seal variant and load ratings may differ — confirm sealing and rating before substituting.

Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the 6330-NTN model number is decoded

6330 is supplied open, without shields or seals, so the arrangement around it must supply and retain the lubricant. Within the medium 63xx section (diameter series 3 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 30 by five gives the 150 mm bore; the 320 mm outside diameter and 65 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 150 mm shaft under normal load, catalogue practice seats it on a m6 shaft fit with an H7 housing bore — confirm against the actual load direction and magnitude before committing. In the NTN catalogue this open execution carries the bare designation; protected variants are ordered separately with suffixes ZZ (shields), LLB/LLF (non-contact seals), LLH (low-torque contact seal) and LLU (contact seal).

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • pulp and paper machinery
  • medium and heavy industrial drives
  • large gearboxes
  • industrial fans and blowers

Known failure patterns

  • contamination wear from dust and dirt ingress through the open arrangement
  • lubricant starvation when no regreasing interval is maintained
  • brinelling from static overload or hammering during mounting
  • false brinelling from vibration while the shaft is stationary

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Large bores like the 150 mm of 6330-NTN demand clean, burr-free seats; one raised burr under a ring this size cocks the bearing and concentrates load at the raceway edge, cutting life drastically.
  • The 63xx medium section at 150 mm bore gains dynamic rating through larger rolling elements on a 320 mm OD; the penalty is mass and a lower limiting speed than the 6230 — do not specify it for speed-critical shafts.
  • The open 6330-NTN has no lubricant retention: grease escapes and contaminants migrate straight into the 150×320×65 mm raceway, so specify a sealed arrangement for dusty or washdown duty.
  • Storage matters for open bearings: 6330-NTN leaves the factory with rust preventive only, so clean it and apply the service grease at assembly even if the rings look oily from the wrapper.
  • A 150 mm bore listing showing the right d/D/B but no standard or precision-class reference may be a loose-tolerance import; measure bore/OD spread before fitting it to a machined shaft.
  • Grease compatibility is not guaranteed between fills: mixing lithium and polyurea thickeners in a 6300-series position can soften the mixture and leak — clean out the old fill before switching grease types.
  • The open 6330 has no integral sealing; in the NTN 2203 catalogue the protected variants carry suffixes ZZ (non-contact steel shields), LLB/LLF (non-contact rubber seals), LLU (contact rubber seals) and LLH (a low-torque contact seal with higher speed capability than LLU). A JR or JRX suffix (printed for some thin-section sizes) denotes a pressed-steel cage, not a seal.
  • The 150 mm bore places 6330 at the lower end of NTN's large-size range; at these diameters the pressed-steel cage is speed-limited and NTN commonly supplies a machined brass cage (suffix M) as an option. Verify cage material and relubrication interval with the NTN distributor, and do not extrapolate small-bore speed ratings to this size.
  • NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 2100 r/min for 6330; this is a large or heavy-section size where centrifugal force and cage inertia cap the speed — for higher shaft speeds either step to a smaller bearing on the same bore or consult NTN for an oil-lubricated, machined-cage variant.
  • NTN rates 6330 at 305 kN dynamic (C) and 284 kN static (C0), 14.5 kN fatigue load limit Cu; this is an upper heavy-load rating where the pressed-steel cage is not recommended — NTN supplies a machined brass cage (suffix M) and the static C0 must be verified against any shock or lifting loads the bearing sees during mounting.
  • At 22000 g (22.0 kg), 6330 is a very heavy bearing where handling and mounting method directly affect service life; NTN requires induction heating of the inner ring (max 120 °C), a mechanical puller for removal, and a defined lifting procedure to avoid damaging the machined brass cage.
  • The 150×320×65 mm envelope of 6330 gives a D/d ratio of 2.13 and 85.0 mm radial section height — a heavy section built for high-load, lower-speed duty; specifying it in a high-rpm motor generates excess heat and shortens grease life, so prefer a 62/63-series there.
  • The 305/284 kN load ratings, 14.5 kN fatigue load limit Cu NTN lists the grease limiting speed at 2100 r/min for this designation; oil-mist or jet lubrication raises the ceiling but requires a sealed-housing review. and 22000 g mass here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E figures for 6330 on the 150×320×65 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6330 in a rated drive.
  • Factory-fill grease in NTN sealed units is a general-duty lithium-soap grease; food-grade, low-temperature and high-temperature fills are request options at order time, because LLU/LLB units are not meant to be opened and re-greased in the field.
  • Order the C3 internal-clearance version (6330 with C3 after the seal code) when the shaft fit is tight or the shaft-to-housing temperature gradient exceeds roughly 10 °C — the residual clearance after mounting, not the catalogue CN figure, decides service life.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of a 6330-NTN bearing?

A 6330-NTN deep-groove ball bearing has a 150 mm bore, 320 mm outer diameter and 65 mm width (5.906 × 12.598 × 2.559 in), per ISO 15 boundary dimensions. It is an open bearing with no seals or shields.

What internal clearance does 6330-NTN have?

Unless a clearance suffix says otherwise, 6330-NTN is manufactured to normal (CN) radial internal clearance. Tight fits and hot shafts consume clearance in service — for those conditions order the C3 execution of 6330 and verify the residual clearance after mounting.

How should 6330-NTN be mounted?

Apply the mounting force to the ring being fitted: on a 150 mm shaft seat the press load must pass through the inner-ring face only. Induction heating of the inner ring (max 120 °C) is the clean method at this size. Never strike the outer ring, the cage or the seals.

What is the NTN order number for an open 6330?

NTN lists the open 6330 under the bare designation 6330; protected versions use suffixes ZZ (shields), LLB/LLF (non-contact seals), LLH (low-torque contact seal) and LLU (contact seal) on the same 150 mm bore envelope.

Does NTN offer 6330 with C3 clearance?

Yes — most NTN deep-groove sizes can be ordered with C3 internal clearance (suffix C3 follows the seal code). C3 suits tight fits and hot shafts; for normal fits at moderate temperature the standard CN clearance of 6330 is the correct choice.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203-3/E (2024) on 2026-09-25. Read our editorial & correction policy.