Product Overview: The 33208 Tapered Roller Bearing
The 33208 Tapered Roller Bearing is a robust and reliable component designed to handle heavy combined (radial and axial) loads in one direction. As a key part of our 33200 Series within the broader Tapered Roller Bearings collection, this bearing features a unique design with tapered inner and outer ring raceways and tapered rollers. This geometry allows the bearing to accommodate significant thrust and radial forces, making it an essential component in a wide range of demanding industrial and automotive applications. Its dimensions are 40mm bore diameter, 80mm outer diameter, and 32mm total width.
A notable feature of the 33208 is its separable design; the inner ring with the roller and cage assembly (the cone) can be mounted separately from the outer ring (the cup). This separation simplifies installation, removal, and maintenance procedures, particularly in complex machinery. Manufactured from high-grade bearing steel, this bearing ensures durability, low friction, and a long operational lifespan, making it a cost-effective solution for high-stress environments.
Key Features of the 33208 Bearing
- High Load Capacity: Engineered to support substantial combined radial and axial loads simultaneously.
- Tapered Design: The tapered geometry concentrates loads along the raceways, providing superior load distribution and stability.
- Separable Components: The cone (inner ring, rollers, cage) and cup (outer ring) can be mounted independently, facilitating easier assembly and maintenance.
- Low Friction Operation: Precision manufacturing minimizes friction, reducing operational temperatures and energy consumption.
- Durable Construction: Made from premium-quality, hardened bearing steel for exceptional wear resistance and longevity.
- Axial Load in One Direction: Specifically designed to handle heavy axial loads in a single direction; can be used in pairs for axial loads in both directions.
Common Applications of 33208 Bearings
- Automotive Transmissions: Essential for supporting gears and shafts in manual and automatic transmissions.
- Vehicle Wheel Hubs: Widely used in the wheel assemblies of cars, trucks, and trailers to ensure smooth and stable rotation.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Provides reliable support for gear shafts in heavy-duty industrial reducers and gear drives.
- Axle Systems: Ideal for use in differentials and axle assemblies for various types of vehicles and machinery.
- Agricultural Machinery: Employed in equipment like tractors, combines, and implements where high loads are common.
- Construction Equipment: Used in heavy machinery such as cranes, excavators, and bulldozers.
- Rolling Mills: Supports the rollers in steel and metal processing plants, withstanding extreme pressures and temperatures.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Provides durable performance in crushers, conveyors, and other heavy-duty machinery.
Benefits of Using the 33208 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: Its ability to handle heavy, combined loads reduces stress on shafts and housings, leading to fewer mechanical failures.
- Extended Service Life: The robust design and high-quality materials ensure a long operational lifespan, even under severe conditions.
- Simplified Assembly: The separable nature of the cone and cup streamlines the installation and inspection process, saving time and labor costs.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: Low-friction characteristics contribute to smoother machinery operation and potential energy savings.
- Versatile Performance: Suitable for a vast array of high-load applications across multiple industries.
- Reduced Maintenance Requirements: Its durability and resistance to wear minimize the need for frequent replacements and maintenance downtime.
