33207-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 33207-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 35 x 72 x 56 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 35 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 72 mm |
| Width B | 56 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 178 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 212 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 23.6 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 6300 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 9500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1100 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 33207/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 | 1.378 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 2.835 in |
| Width B | 2.205 in |
| ISO bore code | 07 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 18.5 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) | 3 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 10 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33207 | 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. |
| 33207-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 33207-DF model number is decoded
Operating context for the 35 mm bore: a shaft of this diameter typically runs in the medium-bore band of industrial duty, and the 72 mm OD places the housing shoulder near 80 mm outer abutment. Thermal behaviour of the pair: heat generated in the 35 mm bore cones flows along the shaft and changes the setting; the /DF clearance class is chosen for the catalogue speed range 6,300–9,500 r/min, so re-select the clearance class if the application runs hotter. A matched /DF set needs no setting adjustment at mounting: the clearance is built in; the assembler's job is clean seats, correct fits (k5 on a 35 mm rotating shaft) and square abutments.For a 35 mm shaft carrying reversing axial load, SKF lists 33207-DF under catalogue execution SKF 33207/DF: a factory-matched face-to-face (X) matched pair tapered-roller pair, set and measured as one unit.Digit by digit, 33207-DF reads as the ISO 355 base bearing 33207 supplied as a face-to-face (X) matched pair matched pair (/DF); the 35 mm bore and 72 mm OD are per-bearing, the 56 mm width is for the set. Face-to-face matching puts the small rib ends outward, so the pressure cones cross inside the pair; 33207-DF therefore runs cooler where the shaft expands axially, at the price of lower moment stiffness than an O-arrangement of the same 35 mm bore. Speed planning for the set uses the catalogue pair values: 6,300 r/min thermal reference and 9,500 r/min mechanical limiting speed — a matched pair runs warmer than one bearing because two roller sets share the 56 mm space.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- automotive and light-truck wheel hubs
- industrial gearbox shafts and reducers
- differential and pinion drives
- industrial gearbox shafts and reducers
Known failure patterns
- roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
- thermal preload runaway in an O-arrangement pair when inner-ring heat expands the setting
- 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
- Replace 33207-DF as a complete set: pairing a new bearing with a worn partner leaves the clearance undefined even when the designation matches.
- Spacer faces must stay parallel within the set's own tolerance; a tilted spacer in 33207-DF concentrates reversing thrust on one bearing and shows up as one-sided raceway wear.
- Setting is built into 33207-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 178/212 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 33207/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 33207-DF?
The SKF 33207/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 35 mm bore, 72 mm outer diameter and 56 mm overall width (1.378 × 2.835 × 2.205 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 178 kN, C0 212 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 23.6 kN, reference speed 6,300 r/min, limiting speed 9,500 r/min, mass about 1.10 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 33207-DF mean?
The base 33207 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 33207-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 178 kN dynamic and C0 212 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 33207 table values.
Can 33207-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 35 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 35 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.