Tapered Roller Bearings SKF 32038 X

The SKF 32038 X tapered roller bearing (190x290x64 mm) can accommodate high radial and axial loads and is manufactured in the Explorer design.

The SKF 32038 X tapered roller bearing is a single-row roller bearing designed for demanding industrial applications. With a bore of 190 mm, an outer diameter of 290 mm and a width of 64 mm, this complete tapered roller bearing can withstand high radial forces as well as unidirectional axial forces. Thanks to the SKF Explorer design, the unit features optimised surfaces and contact geometries. The integrated sheet steel cage guides the tapered rollers precisely across the entire permissible temperature range from –30 to +120 degrees.

What are the industrial applications for the 32038 X tapered roller bearing?

This tapered roller bearing is primarily used where rotating machine components need to be supported whilst subjected to simultaneous transverse and longitudinal forces. Typical applications include heavy-duty industrial drives and mechanical shaft mountings. As a single-row bearing can only accommodate axial forces in one direction, users usually fit a second bearing in a mirror-image configuration as a counter-bearing. This creates a rigid bearing arrangement that withstands high continuous loads within the temperature range of -30 to +120 degrees.

What are the key features of tolerance class P0 and the Explorer version?

The 32038 X tapered roller bearing is manufactured to tolerance class P0/PN (corresponding to ABEC 1), which is the proven standard tolerance in mechanical engineering. Designers benefit from predictable fits on shafts and in housings. In combination with the lightweight sheet steel cage and the features of the SKF Explorer series, internal friction during operation is minimised. During design, care must be taken to ensure correct axial alignment of the bearing and a suitable lubrication supply for the specific operating conditions.