Bearings
Angular Contact Bearings
Angular Contact Bearings
Quick Code: BB-506353
3208 A-2Z/MT33 SKF Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearing 40mm x 80mm x 30.2mm
SKF 3208A-2Z/MT33 Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearing
This premium double row angular contact ball bearing from SKF is engineered for high-performance applications requiring simultaneous radial and axial load capacity. With metal covers on both sides and sheet steel cage construction, it delivers reliable operation in demanding industrial environments while maintaining a compact footprint.
Key Specifications:
- Bore Diameter: 40mm
- Outer Diameter: 80mm
- Width: 30.2mm
- Configuration: Double Row
- Contact Angle: 30°
- Seal Type: Metal Covers on Both Sides (2Z)
- Cage Material: Sheet Steel
- Radial Clearance: Normal
- Tolerance Class: P6 / ABEC 3
- Material: Standard Bearing Steel
- Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +110°C
- Manufacturer: SKF
Design Benefits:
Angular contact ball bearings feature raceways in the inner and outer rings that are angularly displaced with respect to each other along the bearing axis. This unique geometry enables the bearing to accommodate combined loads—both radial and axial forces acting simultaneously.
The double row configuration provides the following advantages:
- Equivalent load capacity to two single row bearings in a more compact axial footprint
- Ability to accommodate axial loads acting in both directions
- Enhanced stiffness for rigid bearing arrangements
- Capability to support tilting moments
- Metal covers provide effective protection against contamination and dust ingress
- Sheet steel cage ensures robust performance in standard industrial applications
- 30-degree contact angle provides optimal balance between radial and axial load capacity
Ideal Applications:
This bearing is well-suited for gearboxes, electric motors, machine tools, spindles, pumps, compressors, and other industrial equipment where combined radial and axial load handling is required. The metal covers make it particularly suitable for applications in moderately contaminated environments or where protection from debris is important.

