33217-DF bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 33217-DF is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 85 x 150 x 98 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 150 mm |
| Width B | 98 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 606 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 850 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 96.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4300 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 7300 g |
| Manufacturer designation | SKF 33217/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 | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.906 in |
| Width B | 3.858 in |
| ISO bore code | 17 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 32.5 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) | 13 of 35 |
| Bore above smallest matched-df-series size | 60 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33217 | 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 33217-DF model number is decoded
Lubrication for the pair should be sized against the combined 98 mm width and 7300 g mass: two roller sets sweep twice the contact area of a single bearing of the same bore.33217-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.On the SKF nameplate, 33217-DF reads as base 33217 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; 33217-DF therefore runs cooler where the shaft expands axially, at the price of lower moment stiffness than an O-arrangement of the same 85 mm bore. Dividing the pair C 606 kN by the 85 mm bore gives 7.13 kN per millimetre of journal for the complete arrangement — a density metric that compares matched sets across the face-to-face (X) matched pair family. Cross-section geometry: the 32.5 mm half-section ((150−85)/2) places the roller pitch diameter near 117 mm, and the 98 mm axial width sets the abutment depth — geometry that fixes the contact angle behaviour of 33217-DF. Setting note for 33217-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
- paper-machine and printing rolls
- construction machinery drives
- marine deck machinery shafts
- rolling-mill auxiliary drives
Known failure patterns
- preload loss as the mounted pair relaxes, letting rollers skid and smear the raceways
- uneven load sharing in a pair when spacer faces are not parallel to the bore
- cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Setting is built into 33217-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.
- Clamp the 33217-DF pair axially through the cones, never through the rollers; pressing force across the roller complement brinells the raceways of both bearings at once.
- A matched /DF set is ground as one system: never separate the two bearings of 33217-DF or swap the spacer — the factory clearance is lost the moment the set is broken.
- The 606/850 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 33217/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 33217-DF?
The SKF 33217/DF is a matched pair of single-row tapered roller bearings in face-to-face (X) matched pair arrangement with 85 mm bore, 150 mm outer diameter and 98 mm overall width (3.346 × 5.906 × 3.858 in). From SKF catalogue PUB BU/P1 17000: basic dynamic load rating C 606 kN, C0 850 kN, fatigue load limit Pu 96.5 kN, reference speed 2,800 r/min, limiting speed 4,300 r/min, mass about 7.30 kg.
What does the /DF suffix on 33217-DF mean?
The base 33217 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 33217-DF for one bearing or the pair?
They are for the complete matched pair: C 606 kN dynamic and C0 850 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 33217 table values.
Can 33217-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 85 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 85 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.