32048X-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32048X-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 240 x 360 x 152 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 240 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 360 mm |
| Width B | 152 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1695 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 3550 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 315 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 950 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 54500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 32048 X/DF |
| 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-df-series range
| Bore d | 9.449 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 14.173 in |
| Width B | 5.984 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 60 mm |
| Smallest bore in matched-df-series | 25 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in matched-df-series | 540 mm |
| Width range across matched-df-series | 34.5–280 mm |
| Bore position in matched-df-series (smallest first) | 29 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 215 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32048X | 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 32048X-DF model number is decoded
The C0/C balance of the pair is about 2.09; combined with the 315 kN fatigue limit this frames a set sized for reversing combined load on a 240 mm shaft rather than for pure radial duty. Material and manufacturing detail: the 54500 g catalogue mass reflects through-hardened bearing steel machined to the listed envelope; ring roundness and width tolerance keep the mounted-setting scatter inside the catalogue class. Inspection shorthand: at overhaul, mark both bearings and the spacer of 32048X-DF before disassembly — the set is a matched system, and re-assembling with one component reversed changes the factory setting. Lubrication for the pair should be sized against the combined 152 mm width and 54500 g mass: two roller sets sweep twice the contact area of a single bearing of the same bore.SKF 32048 X/DF belongs to the SKF matched tapered-roller range — the 240 mm bore entry in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement, dimensioned 360 mm OD and 152 mm overall width for the pair.On the SKF nameplate, 32048X-DF reads as base 32048 X in a /DF matched execution — the suffix is part of the order number because a matched set is ground for a specific axial clearance and cannot be assembled from loose single bearings. Face-to-face matching puts the small rib ends outward, so the pressure cones cross inside the pair; 32048X-DF therefore runs cooler where the shaft expands axially, at the price of lower moment stiffness than an O-arrangement of the same 240 mm bore.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- offshore winch and drawworks drums
- rolling-mill roll-neck bearings
- heavy-duty rolling-mill gearboxes
- large industrial mixer shafts
Known failure patterns
- uneven load sharing in a pair when spacer faces are not parallel to the bore
- false brinelling on idle paired sets exposed to machine vibration
- 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
- grease degradation after long shelf storage without rotation or re-greasing
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 32048X-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 32048X-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 32048X-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- The 1695/3550 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 32048 X/DF designation when purchasing — base-number-only orders are ambiguous across executions and variants.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 32048X-DF?
The SKF 32048 X/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 240 mm bore, 360 mm outer diameter and 152 mm overall width (9.449 × 14.173 × 5.984 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 1695 kN, C0 3550 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 315 kN, reference speed 950 r/min, limiting speed 1,600 r/min, mass about 54.50 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 32048X-DF mean?
The base 32048 X is the ISO 355 single-row bearing; the /DF suffix marks the matched-set execution — the arrangement (face-to-face (X)), 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 32048X-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 1695 kN dynamic and C0 3550 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 32048 X table values.
Can 32048X-DF 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 240 mm shaft) and axial clamping through the cones; re-setting in the field destroys the matched clearance class.
When should a face-to-face (X) matched set be chosen?
Choose the face-to-face (X) set where the shaft grows thermally or alignment is imperfect — the converging load lines tolerate deflection. It is the default choice for wheel hubs and general gearbox shafts at the 240 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.