32219 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32219 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 95 x 170 x 45.5 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAG |
| Bore diameter d | 95 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 170 mm |
| Width B | 45.5 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 355 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 420 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 64 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2700 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4950 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4220 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 32219-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 | 3.74 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.693 in |
| Width B | 1.791 in |
| ISO bore code | 19 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 37.5 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) | 18 of 36 |
| Bore above smallest 32200-series size | 78 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32219 | 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. |
| 32219-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. |
| 32219-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 32219 model number is decoded
The 32219-XL is a 95×170×45.5 mm single-row tapered roller bearing — the heavy section entry in the 32200 series, with an asymmetric raceway cut for thrust capacity and separable mounting.On the FAG nameplate, 32219 follows the ISO 355 convention: 3 for the tapered-roller type, 2 for the heavy section, final digits 19 for the 95 mm bore. In Schaeffler notation 32219-XL is the basic X-life execution; B-suffix variants have a steeper contact angle and are not interchangeable with the base bearing. With C 355 kN and C0 420 kN, the 32219 pair-sizing check is dominated by the axial share: keep the equivalent load P below the rating at the required L10, remembering one bearing alone cannot cover reversing thrust at 4,950 r/min. Fit selection follows the rotating ring — interference on a rotating cone — and two 32219 units are required to take reversing thrust; keep the induced axial load inside the rated capacity when calculating the pair.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- construction machinery drives
- marine deck machinery shafts
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
- thermal preload runaway in an O-arrangement pair when inner-ring heat expands the setting
- uneven load sharing in a pair when spacer faces are not parallel to the bore
- pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 95 mm bore 32219 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 95 mm bore (170×45.5 mm) is a wider, higher-capacity section than 30219; do not substitute without re-checking shaft shoulder diameters and pair setting.
- O (back-to-back) pairs are stiffer against moments, X (face-to-face) pairs tolerate misalignment and thermal growth better; choosing the arrangement from the 2D drawing rather than the actual shaft thermal expansion is a common 32219 mounting error.
- Setting is a design value, not an assembly feel: excessive preload in the 32219 pair raises operating temperature and can trigger thermal runaway, while too little lets the rollers skid and smear the raceway under light load.
- The 32219 shares its ISO 355 envelope with other tapered bearings of the same code but is not a drop-in replacement for a ball bearing: it cannot run effectively under pure radial load without a minimum axial load, and a deep-groove bearing cannot replace its combined-load duty.
- The 355/420 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 32219 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 32219?
The 32219-XL is a single-row tapered roller bearing with 95 mm bore, 170 mm outer diameter and 45.5 mm width (3.74 × 6.693 × 1.791 in) per ISO 355. From Schaeffler HR1 (2022 edition): basic dynamic load rating C 355 kN, C0 420 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 64 kN, reference speed 2,700 r/min, limiting speed 4,950 r/min, mass about 4220 g. It is an open, separable bearing with a pressed-steel cage.
How does the 32219 bore code work?
The last two digits of 32219 are bore code 19, so 19 × 5 = 95 mm bore. The 170 mm OD and 45.5 mm width come from the ISO 355 dimension-series plan, shared with other tapered bearings of the same code.
What do the 32219 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 32219 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 32219 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 32219 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.