32219-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32219-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 95 x 170 x 91 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 95 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 170 mm |
| Width B | 91 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 597 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 780 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 86.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2600 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 8400 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 32219/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 | 3.74 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.693 in |
| Width B | 3.583 in |
| ISO bore code | 19 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 37.5 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) | 15 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 70 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32219 | 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 32219-DF model number is decoded
Do not separate 32219-DF into single-bearing service stock — as individual bearings the components are not interchangeable with catalogue single-row executions because the rings are ground for the set.Ordering number SKF 32219/DF in SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000 denotes two single-row tapered roller bearings supplied as a matched face-to-face (X) matched pair set for a 95 mm shaft — one order number, one factory setting.The code breaks down as base bearing 32219 plus matched-set suffix /DF: two bearings of the 95 mm bore size, paired face-to-face (X) matched pair, with the 91 mm overall width spanning the whole arrangement. 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 91 mm overall width of 32219-DF is the axial space the pair occupies. With a pair mass of 8400 g across the 95×170×91 mm envelope, the set replaces what would otherwise be two separate bearings plus spacer grinding work — the factory setting is the engineering value being purchased. Assembly datum check: verify the 91 mm width against the drawing before clamping — the width is the assembled result and the quickest field check that the correct execution of 32219-DF is on the shaft. Mounting order matters for 32219-DF: seat the first bearing, fit the ground spacer, then the second bearing, and clamp axially as a unit — the 91 mm catalogue width is the assembled result and the gauge for correct assembly.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- construction machinery drives
- large process pump and compressor shafts
Known failure patterns
- preload loss as the mounted pair relaxes, letting rollers skid and smear the raceways
- 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
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- O and X arrangements are not interchangeable by turning the set around: 32219-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.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 32219-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 32219-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- The 597/780 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 32219/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 32219-DF?
The SKF 32219/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 95 mm bore, 170 mm outer diameter and 91 mm overall width (3.74 × 6.693 × 3.583 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 597 kN, C0 780 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 86.5 kN, reference speed 2,600 r/min, limiting speed 3,800 r/min, mass about 8.40 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 32219-DF mean?
The base 32219 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 32219-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 597 kN dynamic and C0 780 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 32219 table values.
Can 32219-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 95 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 95 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.