30216 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 30216 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 80 x 140 x 28.25 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 140 mm |
| Width B | 28.25 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) | 1494 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 30216 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 30200-series range
| Bore d | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.512 in |
| Width B | 1.112 in |
| ISO bore code | 16 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 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) | 13 of 19 |
| Bore above smallest 30200-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30216 | 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 30216 model number is decoded
In the 30200-series the last two digits of 30216 encode the bore: code 16 = 80 mm (code × 5 from 04 upward). The ISO 355 envelope is 140 mm outside diameter and 28.25 mm total assembly width T over the separable cone and cup — 3.15 × 5.512 × 1.112 in, with a 30.0 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 80 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
- railway axle boxes
- agricultural tractor axles
- truck and trailer wheel hubs
- heavy final drives and differentials
- large conveyor drum pulleys
Known failure patterns
- 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
- under-preload end play that lets the rollers skid, producing noise and false brinelling
- water and grit pitting in unsealed hubs where the cup-cone joint acts as a debris entry path
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- The large 80 mm-bore 30216 develops substantial mounting forces; heat the cone (induction heater, max 120 °C) and never tighten the adjusting nut to seat it — draw it up by torque, then back off to the mark, leaving roughly 0.05–0.20 mm end play on the 80 mm shaft.
- The 302 light series at 80 mm bore (140×28.25 mm, 30.0 mm section) is the default general-purpose tapered row; a 32216 on the same 80 mm bore uses the same OD but a wider section for heavier load — it is not a like-for-like width swap.
- Before fitting 30216, machine the 80 mm shaft seat and 140 mm housing bore with a relief or small fillet so nothing bridges the bearing chamfer; the 28.25 mm-wide cone and cup only load correctly when the full faces abut, and a large radius pinches the 30.0 mm radial section.
- The 30216 cup drives into the 140 mm housing bore with a sleeve against its outer face only; pressure on the inner ring or cage transfers through the rollers and leaves indentations that become spalls within the 28.25 mm load zone.
- Inspect the removed 30216 cone and cup as a pair: pitting on the 140 mm cup with a clean cone usually means seal failure and water ingress, while rib scoring on the 80 mm cone points to wrong preload or lost EP film — the two faults need different corrections.
- A single 30216 takes thrust in ONE direction — the rollers roll toward the rib under load, so reverse thrust unloads the contact. For a wheel or pinion use an opposing 302-series pair adjusted against each other.
- The cone and the cup of 30216 are separable: order and fit them as a matched set; never mix a cone from one manufacturer with another brand's cup — roller geometry and contact angle are not identical across brands.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 30216 tapered roller bearing?
A 30216 single-row metric tapered roller bearing per ISO 355 has a 80 mm bore, 140 mm outer diameter and 28.25 mm total assembly width (3.15 × 5.512 × 1.112 in), a 30.0 mm radial section and roughly 1494 g geometry-based estimated mass; catalogue masses vary with roller and cage design.
How does the 30216 bore code work?
The last two digits of 30216 are bore code 16, giving 16 × 5 = 80 mm bore — the same convention as 6xx ball bearings, starting at code 04 (20 mm). The 140 mm OD and 28.25 mm width come from the ISO 355 diameter and width series, not the bore code alone.
What is the cone and cup of 30216?
Tapered roller bearings are separable: the cone is the inner ring with the tapered rollers and cage, the cup is the outer ring. 30216 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 30216 set?
At fit-up the 80 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 0.05–0.20 mm for a 80 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 30216 take axial load in both directions?
A single 30216 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.