32308 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32308 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 40 x 90 x 35.25 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bore diameter d | 40 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 90 mm |
| Width B | 35.25 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) | 918 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 32308 are being backfilled — use the inquiry form for certified values.
Dimensions in inches & 32300-series range
| Bore d | 1.575 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.543 in |
| Width B | 1.388 in |
| ISO bore code | 08 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 25 mm |
| Smallest bore in 32300-series | 20 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 32300-series | 240 mm |
| Width range across 32300-series | 22.25–84.5 mm |
| Bore position in 32300-series (smallest first) | 5 of 19 |
| Bore above smallest 32300-series size | 20 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32308 | 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 32308 model number is decoded
In the 32300-series the last two digits of 32308 encode the bore: code 08 = 40 mm (code × 5 from 04 upward). The ISO 355 envelope is 90 mm outside diameter and 35.25 mm total assembly width T over the separable cone and cup — 1.575 × 3.543 × 1.388 in, with a 25.0 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 40 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
- 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
- false brinelling from vibration while the axle is stationary during transport
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- On this 40 mm-bore 32308, 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 40 mm seat can seize hot.
- The 323 heavy wide series at 40 mm bore (90×35.25 mm) is a steep-angle, high-thrust row for heavy final drives; its 25.0 mm section and 35.25 mm width dwarf the 30208, and its speed ceiling is the lowest of the four series.
- Check the shoulder geometry for 32308: a generous fillet on the 40 mm shaft looks strong but stops the 35.25 mm ring seating home; use the catalogue corner-relief radius and provide a withdrawal groove so the 25.0 mm-section cup presses flush in the 90 mm housing.
- Never fit 32308 by tightening the adjuster to force the cone up the 40 mm taper — draw the nut to seat the rollers, then back it off; the 35.25 mm total width is set by the cup-cone stack, and pushing beyond it is the common cause of seized ribs.
- Keep the 32308 pair matched through rebuilds; the 35.25 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 40 mm shaft alignment.
- The sliding contact between roller large ends and the inner-ring rib needs extreme-pressure lubricant; use an EP gear oil or EP grease (GL-5 class in axles) rather than plain bearing grease or the rib will smear in the first heavy run.
- Tapered rollers accept virtually no misalignment; a deflected 40 mm shaft or a tilted housing shoulder concentrates load on one end of the 35.25 mm-wide roller row — align seats and verify housing perpendicularity.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a 32308 tapered roller bearing?
A 32308 single-row metric tapered roller bearing per ISO 355 has a 40 mm bore, 90 mm outer diameter and 35.25 mm total assembly width (1.575 × 3.543 × 1.388 in), a 25.0 mm radial section and roughly 918 g geometry-based estimated mass; catalogue masses vary with roller and cage design.
How does the 32308 bore code work?
The last two digits of 32308 are bore code 08, giving 08 × 5 = 40 mm bore — the same convention as 6xx ball bearings, starting at code 04 (20 mm). The 90 mm OD and 35.25 mm width come from the ISO 355 diameter and width series, not the bore code alone.
What is the cone and cup of 32308?
Tapered roller bearings are separable: the cone is the inner ring with the tapered rollers and cage, the cup is the outer ring. 32308 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 32308 set?
At fit-up the 40 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 40 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 32308 take axial load in both directions?
A single 32308 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.