32944-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 32944-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 220 x 300 x 102 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 220 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 300 mm |
| Width B | 102 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 1030 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2000 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 183 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1200 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1900 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 21000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 32944/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 | 8.661 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 11.811 in |
| Width B | 4.016 in |
| ISO bore code | 44 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 40 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) | 28 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 195 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32944 | 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 32944-DF model number is decoded
Clamp the assembled pair axially through the cones — never through the rollers — and verify the 102 mm overall width against the catalogue value before final torquing of the shaft nut.In SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000, 32944-DF appears as SKF 32944/DF: a matched face-to-face (X) matched pair pair for a 220 mm shaft, rated as a set at C 1030 kN and C0 2000 kN.Reading the designation: 32944 is the ISO 355 single-row base bearing (220 mm bore), and the suffix /DF marks the matched-set execution — arrangement, spacer grinding and factory clearance class. The pair envelope is 220×300×102 mm; the width covers both bearings of the set. Face-to-face matching puts the small rib ends outward, so the pressure cones cross inside the pair; 32944-DF therefore runs cooler where the shaft expands axially, at the price of lower moment stiffness than an O-arrangement of the same 220 mm bore. Selection arithmetic: the catalogue C 1030 kN and C0 2000 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 183 kN as the fatigue floor. Operating context for the 220 mm bore: a shaft of this diameter typically runs in the xl-bore band of industrial duty, and the 300 mm OD places the housing shoulder near 308 mm outer abutment. Setting note for 32944-DF: the axial clearance is set at the factory by selective spacer grinding for the /DF execution; in service, re-checking end play after the first thermal cycle catches seating relaxation before it becomes roller skid.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- offshore winch and drawworks drums
- rolling-mill roll-neck bearings
- heavy-duty rolling-mill gearboxes
- marine propulsion gearboxes
Known failure patterns
- roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
- 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
- brinelling from pressing the cone or cup home through the rollers
- 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 32944-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 32944-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Clamp the 32944-DF pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- The 1030/2000 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 32944/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 32944-DF?
The SKF 32944/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 220 mm bore, 300 mm outer diameter and 102 mm overall width (8.661 × 11.811 × 4.016 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 1030 kN, C0 2000 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 183 kN, reference speed 1,200 r/min, limiting speed 1,900 r/min, mass about 21.00 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 32944-DF mean?
The base 32944 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 32944-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 1030 kN dynamic and C0 2000 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 32944 table values.
Can 32944-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 220 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 220 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.