30214 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 30214 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 70 x 125 x 24.75 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 70 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 125 mm |
| Width B | 24.75 mm |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN available |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +120 °C |
| Mass (geometry estimate) | 1064 g |
| Standard | ISO 355 |
| Catalog version | iso355-geometry |
| Last verified | 2026-09-24 |
Source: ISO 15 boundary-dimensions standard · extracted 2026-09-24
Standard-interchange bearing: dimensions per ISO 15; CN clearance, P0 tolerance and a stamped-steel cage are catalogue defaults unless the supplier states otherwise, and mass is a geometry-derived estimate. Brand catalogue load ratings and limiting speeds for 30214 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 30200-series range
| Bore d | 2.756 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.921 in |
| Width B | 0.974 in |
| ISO bore code | 14 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 30200-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 30200-series | 200 mm |
| Width range across 30200-series | 15.25–41 mm |
| Bore position in 30200-series (smallest first) | 11 of 19 |
| Bore above smallest 30200-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30214 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 30214 model number is decoded
In the 30200-series the last two digits of 30214 encode the bore: code 14 = 70 mm (code × 5 from 04 upward). The ISO 355 envelope is 125 mm outside diameter and 24.75 mm total assembly width T over the separable cone and cup — 2.756 × 4.921 × 0.974 in, with a 27.5 mm radial section height. Tapered rollers carry combined radial and single-direction axial load; bidirectional thrust needs an opposed pair (X face-to-face or O back-to-back) adjusted at fit-up. With a rotating cone on a 70 mm shaft, typical catalogue practice is a k5 shaft seat with an H7 housing bore, EP lubrication and a defined end-play setting — verify against the load direction and magnitude.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- commercial gearbox input/output shafts
- conveyor head and tail pulleys
- fork-lift steer axles
- industrial transmission shafts
- light-truck and van wheel hubs
Known failure patterns
- fretting corrosion on a loose shaft seat when the cone is pressed to an interference that relaxes with wear
- cup creep and housing bore fretting when the outer ring is left without its specified press fit
- roller large-end smearing and scoring against the inner-ring guide rib from loss of the EP lubricant film
- raceway spalling at the roller-rib junction after the L10 life or sustained axial overload
- over-preload heat: a shim stack cut too thin drives contact stress up and seizes the cone on the seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On this 70 mm-bore 30214, thermal growth of the shaft closes up the adjusted clearance; set cold end play around 0.03–0.12 mm and recheck after the first hot run — a medium-series cone that was correct cold on the 70 mm seat can seize hot.
- The 302 light series at 70 mm bore (125×24.75 mm, 27.5 mm section) is the default general-purpose tapered row; a 32214 on the same 70 mm bore uses the same OD but a wider section for heavier load — it is not a like-for-like width swap.
- Check the shoulder geometry for 30214: a generous fillet on the 70 mm shaft looks strong but stops the 24.75 mm ring seating home; use the catalogue corner-relief radius and provide a withdrawal groove so the 27.5 mm-section cup presses flush in the 125 mm housing.
- Never fit 30214 by tightening the adjuster to force the cone up the 70 mm taper — draw the nut to seat the rollers, then back it off; the 24.75 mm total width is set by the cup-cone stack, and pushing beyond it is the common cause of seized ribs.
- Keep the 30214 pair matched through rebuilds; the 24.75 mm running geometry and contact pattern are adjusted between the two cups, so replacing one side with an unmarked row shifts the contact patch off-centre and ruins the 70 mm shaft alignment.
- Do not swap a 30200 row for a ball bearing of the same bore: tapered rollers are heavier, slower (sliding rib contact caps the speed) and must be adjusted, but they outperform ball bearings on combined load and shock in gear and hub duty.
- Assign fits by which ring rotates: an interference shaft fit for a rotating cone; if the cup rotates instead, reverse the logic — a loose rotating ring creeps and frets its seat.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 30214 tapered roller bearing?
A 30214 single-row metric tapered roller bearing per ISO 355 has a 70 mm bore, 125 mm outer diameter and 24.75 mm total assembly width (2.756 × 4.921 × 0.974 in), a 27.5 mm radial section and roughly 1064 g geometry-based estimated mass; catalogue masses vary with roller and cage design.
How does the 30214 bore code work?
The last two digits of 30214 are bore code 14, giving 14 × 5 = 70 mm bore — the same convention as 6xx ball bearings, starting at code 04 (20 mm). The 125 mm OD and 24.75 mm width come from the ISO 355 diameter and width series, not the bore code alone.
What is the cone and cup of 30214?
Tapered roller bearings are separable: the cone is the inner ring with the tapered rollers and cage, the cup is the outer ring. 30214 denotes a matched cone-and-cup set. They are fitted separately — cone pressed on the shaft, cup in the housing — and adjusted against each other.
How is the preload or clearance of 30214 set?
At fit-up the 70 mm-bore cone is tightened against the cup while the hub is rotated, seated, then backed off to the specified end play — a typical starting range of 0.03–0.12 mm for a 70 mm bore — and locked with shims, a locknut or a spacer. Too tight overheats and seizes the rib; too loose causes skid, noise and early wear. Confirm the exact figure in the hub or axle-maker procedure.
Can 30214 take axial load in both directions?
A single 30214 takes thrust in one direction only — the roller large ends bear against the inner-ring rib under load. Bidirectional axial load requires an opposed pair: X (face-to-face) tolerates misalignment slightly better, O (back-to-back) gives a wider load centre and more moment stiffness.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog iso355-geometry on 2026-09-24. Read our editorial & correction policy.