6032-ZZ-FAG bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)) · extracted 2026-09-25

Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020)); FAG® is a trademark of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized FAG/Schaeffler distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at schaeffler.com.

Cross references & equivalents

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 6032-ZZ-FAG model number is decoded

6032-ZZ carries two non-contact sheet-steel shields that hold the factory grease in and keep coarse debris out; they do not seal against liquids. Within the extra-light 60xx section (diameter series 0 of ISO 15), multiplying bore code 32 by five gives the 160 mm bore; the 240 mm outside diameter and 38 mm width follow the same boundary-dimension plan. For a rotating inner ring on a 160 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. Schaeffler HR 1 catalogue order number: 6032-2Z (FAG suffix 2Z), two non-contact steel shields, mapped here from the industry-neutral -ZZ spelling.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• At 160 mm bore the ring mass is significant: heat 6032 on an induction heater (max 120 °C), never over an open flame, and plan puller access or a withdrawal sleeve now for the day it has to come off again.
• The 60xx extra-light section at 160 mm bore uses a smaller 240 mm OD than a 6232; load ratings are lower, so do not replace a failed 62-series bearing with a 60-series without re-rating the load.
• ZZ shields are non-contact: 6032-ZZ-FAG blocks chips and coarse dust but is not waterproof — do not install it expecting a pressure-wash seal, step up to 6032-2RS for that.
• Shielded 6032-ZZ-FAG units are typically greased for life; prying the shields out for regreasing usually bends them and leaves a gap that throws grease in service.
• Suffixes stack in a defined order — clearance follows the seal code, e.g. 6032-ZZ-FAG-C3. No clearance suffix means normal CN clearance.
• The housing bore for the 240 mm OD should be round within IT7; an oval bore pinches the outer ring of 6032-ZZ-FAG and shows up later as two-point loaded raceway wear.
• Schaeffler HR 1 lists the shielded version as 6032-2Z — FAG suffix 2Z, two non-contact steel shields. The industry-neutral page spelling is -ZZ; quote the FAG order number when buying through a Schaeffler channel.
• FAG lists the mechanical limiting speed at 3150 r/min for 6032 (thermal reference speed 3750 r/min); the thermal reference speed is the binding figure for continuous duty — size the lubrication interval off the reference speed, not the mechanical limit.
• The 160 mm bore places 6032 at the lower end of Schaeffler's large-size range; at these diameters the pressed steel cage is speed-limited and FAG commonly offers a machined brass cage (suffix M) as an option. Verify cage material and relubrication provision with the distributor, and do not extrapolate small-bore speed ratings to this size.
• FAG rates 6032 at 142 kN dynamic (C) and 136 kN static (C0); this is an extreme-load rating at the top of the HR 1 single-row deep-groove range, where mounting, shaft stiffness and housing alignment dominate achievable life — request a Schaeffler application review rather than relying on catalogue L10 alone.
• At 5310 g (5.3 kg), 6032 is a heavy FAG bearing that requires a crane or hoist for handling; induction-heat the inner ring (max 120 °C) and use a mechanical puller for removal — never apply heat directly to the balls or cage.
• The 160×240×38 mm envelope of 6032 gives a D/d ratio of 1.50 and 40.0 mm radial section height — a thin FAG section that saves space but is sensitive to misalignment and shock; keep the housing round within IT7 and the shaft deflection below the raceway contact envelope.
• The 142/136 kN load ratings, mass 5310 g here are Schaeffler HR 1 Rolling Bearings (Jan 2020) catalogue figures for 6032-2Z on the 160×240×38 mm ISO 15 envelope; internal geometry and ratings legitimately differ between brands, so re-verify before substituting another manufacturer's 6032 in a rated drive. Where FAG has since released an X-life version of this size, its expanded C/C0 ratings supersede the HR 1 print values quoted here.
• Schaeffler has moved many HR 1 sizes to the X-life generation with higher C/C0 ratings; the designation is unchanged, so a current eKatalog listing for 6032 may quote higher values than the HR 1 print figures on this page — the envelope is identical either way.
• For hot shafts above roughly 100 °C continuous, consult Schaeffler about seal material and grease options for the 2RSR execution of 6032; the standard NBR lip is the economical general-duty choice, not the high-temperature one.