32209-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32209-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 45 x 85 x 49.5 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 45 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 85 mm |
| Width B | 49.5 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 169 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 196 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 22 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 5300 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 8000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1200 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 32209/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 | 1.772 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.346 in |
| Width B | 1.949 in |
| ISO bore code | 09 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 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) | 5 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 20 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32209 | FAG | 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. |
| 32209-NTN | NTN | 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. |
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 32209-DF model number is decoded
Dimensional interchange map: within its boundary plan the 45×85×49.5 mm envelope of 32209-DF is fixed, so shoulder, spacer and seal drawings can be dimensioned straight from the catalogue table. When a matched /DF set like 32209-DF is replaced, replace the whole set: mixing a new bearing with a worn partner from the old set leaves the clearance and load sharing of the pair undefined. Clamp the assembled pair axially through the cones — never through the rollers — and verify the 49.5 mm overall width against the catalogue value before final torquing of the shaft nut.The SKF 32209/DF is a 45×85×49.5 mm matched tapered-roller set — two single-row bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement, ground and shipped together with the axial clearance fixed at the factory.Numbering ties the set to its envelope: base 32209 fixes the 45 mm bore and 85 mm OD of each bearing, the /DF suffix fixes the arrangement and setting, and the catalogue 49.5 mm width is the combined pair dimension. In the face-to-face (X) arrangement the load lines of the two bearings converge toward the shaft axis: the set tolerates shaft deflection and thermal growth better than a back-to-back pair, but is less stiff against overturning moments. The 49.5 mm overall width of 32209-DF is the axial space the pair occupies. Catalogue mass 1200 g covers both bearings and the ground spacer of 32209-DF; keep the set complete — substituting one bearing or a non-ground spacer destroys the factory clearance.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- axle-boxes in material-handling equipment
- automotive and light-truck wheel hubs
- industrial gearbox shafts and reducers
- automotive and light-truck wheel hubs
Known failure patterns
- preload loss as the mounted pair relaxes, letting rollers skid and smear the raceways
- axial overload spalling at the roller-rib contact beyond the single-row thrust rating
- cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
- rib-roller contact scoring from loss of the EP additive film
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 32209-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Setting is built into 32209-DF; the classic field error is re-adjusting a matched pair as if it were two loose single bearings, which destroys the /DF clearance class.
- Setting is built into 32209-DF; the classic field error is re-adjusting a matched pair as if it were two loose single bearings, which destroys the /DF clearance class.
- The 169/196 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 32209/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 32209-DF?
The SKF 32209/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 45 mm bore, 85 mm outer diameter and 49.5 mm overall width (1.772 × 3.346 × 1.949 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 169 kN, C0 196 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 22 kN, reference speed 5,300 r/min, limiting speed 8,000 r/min, mass about 1.20 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 32209-DF mean?
The base 32209 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 32209-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 169 kN dynamic and C0 196 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 32209 table values.
Can 32209-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 (k5 on a rotating 45 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 45 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.