Product Overview: The 32228 Tapered Roller Bearing
The 32228 Tapered Roller Bearing is a high-capacity component engineered to handle substantial combined (radial and axial) loads. Part of our comprehensive 32200 Series, this bearing is designed with tapered inner and outer ring raceways and tapered rollers. This geometry allows the bearing to accommodate heavy loads and ensures true rolling motion, minimizing friction. With dimensions of 140mm bore diameter, 250mm outer diameter, and 68mm thickness, the 32228 is ideal for demanding industrial and automotive applications where durability and reliability are critical. Its separable design, where the cone (inner ring, rollers, and cage) and cup (outer ring) can be mounted independently, simplifies installation, maintenance, and inspection.
Key Features of the 32228 Bearing
- High Load-Carrying Capacity: Designed to support significant radial and single-direction axial loads simultaneously.
- Tapered Geometry: The conical shape of the rollers and raceways creates a stable design that efficiently manages combined loads.
- Separable Components: The cone and cup are separable, facilitating easier mounting, dismounting, and maintenance procedures.
- Low Friction Operation: Precision engineering ensures optimized roller-raceway contact, reducing friction, heat generation, and wear.
- Enhanced Rigidity: Tapered roller bearings can be set with preload to achieve high stiffness, which is essential for applications requiring precise shaft guidance.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality, case-hardened bearing steel for superior fatigue resistance and operational longevity under harsh conditions.
Common Applications
- Automotive Axles & Transmissions: Extensively used in wheel hubs, differentials, and gearboxes for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and off-road vehicles.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides robust support for gears and shafts in heavy industrial transmission systems.
- Construction and Mining Equipment: Ideal for use in bulldozers, cranes, excavators, and rock crushers where high shock loads are common.
- Agricultural Machinery: Supports rotating shafts in tractors, combines, and other farm implements operating in rugged environments.
- Rolling Mills: Used in steel and metal processing plants to support the heavy rollers that shape metal.
- Pumps and Compressors: Ensures reliable operation of heavy-duty pumps and industrial compressors.
- Wind Turbines: Utilized in the gearboxes and main shafts of wind energy systems to handle immense loads.
Benefits of Using the 32228 Bearing
- Extended Service Life: The robust design and high load capacity reduce wear and tear, leading to a longer operational life for the bearing and associated machinery.
- Improved System Reliability: Capable of handling heavy and complex load conditions, which enhances the overall stability and reliability of the mechanical system.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: The durable construction and separable design simplify inspection and reduce the frequency of maintenance, lowering overall costs.
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency: The low-friction design minimizes energy loss and heat generation, contributing to more efficient machine performance.
- Versatile Performance: Its ability to handle both radial and axial loads makes it a versatile solution for a wide range of heavy-duty applications.
- Simplified Installation: The ability to mount the inner and outer rings separately allows for a more straightforward and precise installation process.
