32022 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32022 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 110 x 170 x 38 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAG |
| Bore diameter d | 110 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 170 mm |
| Width B | 38 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 285 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 395 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 60 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2650 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4750 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3050 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 32022-X-XL |
| Standard | ISO 355 |
| Catalog version | Schaeffler HR1 (2022 ed.), Tapered roller bearings DIN/ISO 355 |
| Last verified | 2026-09-26 |
Source: catalog reference (Schaeffler HR1 (2022 ed.), Tapered roller bearings DIN/ISO 355) · extracted 2026-09-26
Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (Schaeffler HR1 (2022 ed.), Tapered roller bearings DIN/ISO 355); 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.
Dimensions in inches & 32000-series range
| Bore d | 4.331 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.693 in |
| Width B | 1.496 in |
| ISO bore code | 22 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 30 mm |
| Smallest bore in 32000-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 32000-series | 650 mm |
| Width range across 32000-series | 15–130 mm |
| Bore position in 32000-series (smallest first) | 22 of 43 |
| Bore above smallest 32000-series size | 90 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32022 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; standard interchange — confirm clearance class and precision with the supplier. |
| 32022-SKF | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier. |
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 32022 model number is decoded
32022 is a single-row tapered roller bearing in the ISO 32000 dimension series: a separable cone-and-cup design for combined radial and one-direction axial load, listed by FAG in Schaeffler HR1 (2022 edition).Reading the designation: the leading 3 marks a single-row tapered roller bearing, the 2 is the ISO 355 diameter/width series (low-friction section), and the last two digits encode the 110 mm bore; the 170 mm OD and 38 mm width follow the ISO 355 general plan. In Schaeffler notation 32022-X-XL is the basic X-life execution; B-suffix variants have a steeper contact angle and are not interchangeable with the base bearing. At 2,650 r/min reference speed the 30.0 mm-section 32022 is governed thermally by preload and lubricant flow; grease or oil selection should be made against that value, with 4,750 r/min as the mechanical ceiling. Mounting practice for 32022: the rotating cone takes the interference fit (m6 on a 110 mm shaft), the cup slides for axial location, and reversing-thrust duty demands a paired O/X set rather than one bearing.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- marine deck machinery shafts
- heavy industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
- large process pump and compressor shafts
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
Known failure patterns
- cup or cone misalignment when the separable rings are not seated square during mounting
- loose cup rotation in the housing when the specified press fit is not achieved
- roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
- false brinelling on idle paired sets exposed to machine vibration
- pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 110 mm bore 32022 by induction heating of the cone (max 120 °C — the pressed-steel cage sets the ceiling, not the steel); driving it home through the cup or rollers brinells the tapered raceway.
- The 320 series at 110 mm bore (170×38 mm) is the low-friction, higher-speed section; it carries less thrust than a 30222 of the same bore, so verify the axial load share before swapping.
- The tapered contact angle creates an induced axial load under pure radial force; include it in the 32022 rating calculation (and account for it in both bearings of a pair) or the unloaded bearing skids its rollers.
- The tapered contact angle creates an induced axial load under pure radial force; include it in the 32022 rating calculation (and account for it in both bearings of a pair) or the unloaded bearing skids its rollers.
- Catalogue reference speed and limiting speed are different limits: the 2,650 r/min reference is a thermal criterion under load, while the 4,750 r/min limiting value is the mechanical ceiling — observe both.
- The 285/395 kN ratings are Schaeffler HR1 values for the X-life execution; the -XL suffix denotes the premium grade and is part of the order designation, so quote it in full when purchasing.
- Schaeffler lists 32022 in the X-life basic execution; variant executions with -B or other suffixes are separate order numbers and are not interchangeable with the basic X-life bearing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 32022?
The 32022-X-XL is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 110 mm bore, 170 mm outer diameter and 38 mm width (4.331 × 6.693 × 1.496 in) per ISO 355. From Schaeffler HR1 (2022 edition): basic dynamic load rating C 285 kN, C0 395 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 60 kN, reference speed 2,650 r/min, limiting speed 4,750 r/min, mass about 3050 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.
How does the 32022 bore code work?
The last two digits of 32022 are bore code 22, so 22 × 5 = 110 mm bore. The 170 mm OD and 38 mm width come from the ISO 355 dimension-series plan, shared with other tapered bearings of the same code.
What do the 32022 series and X-life execution designations mean?
The leading 3 marks a single-row tapered roller bearing; the second digit 2 is the ISO 355 series (low-friction section). The FAG -XL suffix denotes X-life premium grade; the ISO 355 series code is interchangeable with other brands. A steeper-contact-angle variant (B suffix) is a different order number and is not interchangeable with the basic execution.
Can a single 32022 take axial load in both directions?
No — one single-row tapered roller bearing reacts thrust in one direction only, and under radial load its contact angle induces an axial force. Use two bearings as a matched pair: O (back-to-back) for a rigid, moment-resisting arrangement, X (face-to-face) where thermal expansion must be tolerated, or tandem where one-direction thrust is shared.
How does 32022 compare with a ball bearing of the same bore?
A tapered roller bearing has line contact and a steep contact angle: much higher combined axial-plus-radial capacity and shock resistance than a ball bearing of the same bore, at the cost of speed, one-direction thrust, mandatory pairing for reversing loads and a minimum axial load requirement. A ball bearing cannot be dropped into a combined-load 32022 position and vice versa — verify load direction, Fa/Fr ratio and speed before substituting.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog Schaeffler HR1 (2022 ed.), Tapered roller bearings DIN/ISO 355 on 2026-09-26. Read our editorial & correction policy.