32956T170-DB bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32956T170-DB is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 280 x 380 x 170 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 280 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 380 mm |
| Width B | 170 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1629 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 3350 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 285 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 950 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1400 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 47500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 32956T170/DB |
| Standard | ISO 355 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants) · extracted 2026-09-29
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.
Dimensions in inches & matched-db-series range
| Bore d | 11.024 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.961 in |
| Width B | 6.693 in |
| ISO bore code | 70 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 50 mm |
| Smallest bore in matched-db-series | 35 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in matched-db-series | 480 mm |
| Width range across matched-db-series | 41.5–288 mm |
| Bore position in matched-db-series (smallest first) | 29 of 30 |
| Bore above smallest matched-db-series size | 245 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32956T170 | 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 32956T170-DB model number is decoded
In the back-to-back (O) arrangement the load lines diverge toward the shaft axis, giving the pair a wide effective spread: 32956T170-DB resists overturning moments and tilting loads stiffly, which is why O-sets are preferred for gearbox output shafts and pinion supports. Selection arithmetic: the catalogue C 1629 kN and C0 3350 kN are ratings of the complete pair, not of one bearing — never halve them back to a single-row figure when checking L10 life, and use the pair Pu 285 kN as the fatigue floor. Cross-section geometry: the 50.0 mm half-section ((380−280)/2) places the roller pitch diameter near 330 mm, and the 170 mm axial width sets the abutment depth — geometry that fixes the contact angle behaviour of 32956T170-DB. Setting note for 32956T170-DB: the axial clearance is set at the factory by selective spacer grinding for the /DB execution; in service, re-checking end play after the first thermal cycle catches seating relaxation before it becomes roller skid. Clamp the assembled pair axially through the cones — never through the rollers — and verify the 170 mm overall width against the catalogue value before final torquing of the shaft nut.SKF 32956T170/DB belongs to the SKF matched tapered-roller range — the 280 mm bore entry in back-to-back (O) matched pair arrangement, dimensioned 380 mm OD and 170 mm overall width for the pair.Numbering ties the set to its envelope: base 32956T170 fixes the 280 mm bore and 380 mm OD of each bearing, the /DB suffix fixes the arrangement and setting, and the catalogue 170 mm width is the combined pair dimension.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- large crusher and mineral-processing drives
- wind-turbine main shafts
- marine propulsion gearboxes
- offshore winch and drawworks drums
Known failure patterns
- false brinelling on idle paired sets exposed to machine vibration
- roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
- cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 32956T170-DB concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Clamp the 32956T170-DB pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- Replace 32956T170-DB as a complete set: pairing a new bearing with a worn partner leaves the clearance undefined even when the designation matches.
- The 1629/3350 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 values for this execution; SKF can revise internal geometry without changing the order number, so keep the catalogue version (PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN, 2018) with the specification.
- Quote the full SKF 32956T170/DB designation when purchasing — base-number-only orders are ambiguous across executions and variants.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 32956T170-DB?
The SKF 32956T170/DB is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in back-to-back (O) matched pair arrangement with 280 mm bore, 380 mm outer diameter and 170 mm overall width (11.024 × 14.961 × 6.693 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 1629 kN, C0 3350 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 285 kN, reference speed 950 r/min, limiting speed 1,400 r/min, mass about 47.50 kg.
What does the /DB suffix on 32956T170-DB mean?
The base 32956T170 is the ISO 355 single-row bearing; the /DB suffix marks the matched-set execution — the arrangement (back-to-back (O)), the ground spacer and the factory-set axial clearance class. A matched set cannot be assembled from loose single bearings; quote the full designation when ordering.
Are the C and C0 ratings of 32956T170-DB for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 1629 kN dynamic and C0 3350 kN static already include load sharing between the two bearings. Do not halve them for single-bearing checks, and do not compare them directly with the single-row 32956T170 table values.
Can 32956T170-DB be adjusted like two loose tapered bearings?
No — the axial clearance is set at the factory by selective spacer grinding. Mounting work is limited to clean seats, correct fits (m6 on a rotating 280 mm shaft) and axial clamping through the cones; re-setting in the field destroys the matched clearance class.
When should a back-to-back (O) matched set be chosen?
Choose the back-to-back (O) set where moment stiffness dominates — pinion supports, gearbox output shafts, crane sheaves. The diverging load lines give the widest effective spread at the 280 mm bore.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.3-8.8 TRB variants on 2026-09-29. Read our editorial & correction policy.