32215 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32215 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 75 x 130 x 33.25 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAG |
| Bore diameter d | 75 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 33.25 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 201 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 227 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 37 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3250 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1750 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 32215-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 & 32200-series range
| Bore d | 2.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 1.309 in |
| ISO bore code | 15 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 mm |
| Smallest bore in 32200-series | 17 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 32200-series | 580 mm |
| Width range across 32200-series | 17.25–159 mm |
| Bore position in 32200-series (smallest first) | 14 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest 32200-series size | 58 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32215 | 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. |
| 32215-DF | SKF | verify Commonly quoted cross reference; confirm against the target catalog before ordering. | Model-number interchange per ISO 15; confirm dimensions, sealing and ratings in the supplier catalogue. |
| 32215-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 32215 model number is decoded
For a 75 mm shaft carrying combined load, FAG lists 32215 under catalogue execution 32215-XL: one open single-row tapered roller bearing in the heavy section of the 32200 family.The code breaks down as type prefix 3 (tapered roller), series 2 (the heavy section), and bore code 15 = 75 mm; dimensions 75×130×33.25 mm therefore match the ISO 355 envelope. In Schaeffler notation 32215-XL is the basic X-life execution; B-suffix variants have a steeper contact angle and are not interchangeable with the base bearing. The 27.5 mm radial section height ((130−75)/2) and 1750 g catalogue mass frame a 75 mm bore bearing rated at 201 kN C — roughly 2.68 kN of dynamic capacity per millimetre of bore before application factors. Specify pairs rather than single units wherever thrust reverses: the tapered contact of 32215 generates an induced axial load under radial force, and an unpaired bearing on a reversing shaft will run slack and fret its seat.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- construction machinery 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
- axial overload spalling at the roller-rib contact beyond the single-row thrust rating
- preload loss as the mounted pair relaxes, letting rollers skid and smear the raceways
- pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
- mounting score marks when the cone is cocked over the shaft keyway or a burr
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 75 mm bore 32215 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 322 series at 75 mm bore (130×33.25 mm) is a wider, higher-capacity section than 30215; do not substitute without re-checking shaft shoulder diameters and pair setting.
- A single 32215 cannot locate the shaft axially in both directions; mounting it singly on a reversing-thrust shaft leaves one direction uncontrolled — always use an O or X matched pair for bidirectional location.
- When the outer ring rotates, reverse the fit logic and provide cup location; the tapered contact of 32215 pushes the rings apart under load, so a non-located cup walks its seat even when the shaft is fixed.
- The 1750 g mass and 33.25 mm width mean spacer and abutment faces must be square to the axis within the bearing's own P0 tolerance; a tilted spacer tilts the contact angle and concentrates load on one rib of 32215.
- The 201/227 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 32215 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 32215?
The 32215-XL is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 75 mm bore, 130 mm outer diameter and 33.25 mm width (2.953 × 5.118 × 1.309 in) per ISO 355. From Schaeffler HR1 (2022 edition): basic dynamic load rating C 201 kN, C0 227 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 37 kN, reference speed 3,250 r/min, limiting speed 6,500 r/min, mass about 1750 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.
How does the 32215 bore code work?
The last two digits of 32215 are bore code 15, so 15 × 5 = 75 mm bore. The 130 mm OD and 33.25 mm width come from the ISO 355 dimension-series plan, shared with other tapered bearings of the same code.
What do the 32215 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 (heavy 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 32215 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 32215 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 32215 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.