32215-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32215-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 75 x 130 x 66.5 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 75 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 66.5 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 337 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 425 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 49 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3200 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3400 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 32215/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 | 2.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 2.618 in |
| ISO bore code | 15 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 27.5 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) | 11 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32215 | 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. |
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 32215-DF model number is decoded
On the SKF nameplate, 32215-DF reads as base 32215 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; 32215-DF therefore runs cooler where the shaft expands axially, at the price of lower moment stiffness than an O-arrangement of the same 75 mm bore. Catalogue mass 3400 g covers both bearings and the ground spacer of 32215-DF; keep the set complete — substituting one bearing or a non-ground spacer destroys the factory clearance. Operating context for the 75 mm bore: a shaft of this diameter typically runs in the large-bore band of industrial duty, and the 130 mm OD places the housing shoulder near 138 mm outer abutment. Thermal behaviour of the pair: heat generated in the 75 mm bore cones flows along the shaft and changes the setting; the /DF clearance class is chosen for the catalogue speed range 3,200–5,000 r/min, so re-select the clearance class if the application runs hotter. Lubrication for the pair should be sized against the combined 66.5 mm width and 3400 g mass: two roller sets sweep twice the contact area of a single bearing of the same bore.32215-DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings arranged face-to-face (X) matched pair, supplied by SKF in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 as one factory-set unit: the two bearings, spacers and setting are matched together and must not be mixed with other sets.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- paper-machine and printing rolls
Known failure patterns
- thermal preload runaway in an O-arrangement pair when inner-ring heat expands the setting
- roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
- pressed-steel cage wear or fracture after prolonged running above the limiting speed
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- O and X arrangements are not interchangeable by turning the set around: 32215-DF in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement has its load-line geometry fixed — specify the arrangement from the shaft thermal and stiffness analysis.
- Clamp the 32215-DF pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- Setting is built into 32215-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 337/425 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 32215/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 32215-DF?
The SKF 32215/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 75 mm bore, 130 mm outer diameter and 66.5 mm overall width (2.953 × 5.118 × 2.618 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 337 kN, C0 425 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 49 kN, reference speed 3,200 r/min, limiting speed 5,000 r/min, mass about 3.40 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 32215-DF mean?
The base 32215 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 32215-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 337 kN dynamic and C0 425 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 32215 table values.
Can 32215-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 75 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 75 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.