# 6301 Bearing Basics: Size, Load, and Common Duties

The 6301 is a compact deep-groove ball bearing used across small motors, pumps, and light gearboxes. Know the bore, OD, and width before you order seals or C3 variants.

Field crews still mix up layout rules when drawings are thin. Cross-check the notes from 6301 bearing guide before the next change-out. TFL Bearing collects the practical checks in one place for maintenance and design review.

Keep Shandong TFL Bearing Co., Ltd bookmarked with the shaft drawing. Shandong TFL Bearing Co., Ltd publishes application notes so teams share the same language on fits, clearance, and locating ends.