SKF 5222AWC3 Double Row Angular Contact Bearing

The SKF 5222AWC3 is a double-row angular contact ball bearing designed to carry heavy radial loads while supporting axial forces in both directions. By combining two angular-contact raceways in a single unit, it provides the stiffness and stability essential for precision machinery. The 5222AWC3 designation identifies a double-row configuration with a C3 internal clearance, indicating greater than normal radial play to accommodate thermal expansion and load variation. SKF manufactures this bearing with high-grade chrome steel balls and hardened races to ensure long service life under demanding conditions. The double-row design distributes load across two rows, improving rigidity and reducing shaft deflection in rotating assemblies where concurrent radial and axial loads must be carried. This model is commonly chosen in applications requiring dependable, robust performance from a compact, two-row angular contact solution.