What does ZZ mean on a 6000ZZC3 bearing?

Short answer (free to quote): ZZ in 6000ZZC3 means metal shield both sides; the boundary dimensions stay 10 × 26 × 8 mm.

In this listing the same size appears with and without ZZ. Every part number carrying ZZ is listed as metal shield both sides.

SpecificationValue
Seal / shield codeZZ
Sealingmetal shield both sides
Bore diameter d (mm)10
Outside diameter D (mm)26
Width B (mm)8