TIMKEN 336 tapered roller bearing cone

TIMKEN 336 belongs to tapered roller bearing cone, part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for 336 and any equivalents.

In a tapered roller bearing, the cone is the inner assembly: it carries the rollers, the cage and the inner raceway, and it only works once it is matched with a cup from the same series. Timken's TS line covers this inner component, and it is specified where a shaft has to take combined radial and axial loading with good rigidity. MR Industrial Accessories LLC supplies this line to maintenance and purchasing teams in the United States and Latin America.

Reading the code is the first step in selection. The catalog number defines the geometry of the cone, while the TS or TSF prefix tells you which mounting arrangement it belongs to: TS is the standard version, and TSF covers the variant with specific sealing or fastening details. A cone is never ordered on its own for an assembly; it has to be paired with the cup that carries the same series number so the rollers run on the correct contact geometry.

Typical service is in the equipment where tapered rollers are the default choice: gearboxes, drive shafts, road and earthmoving machinery, pumps, fans and conveyors. In plant maintenance you will find them in food processing, cement, steel and oilseed operations, and in the agricultural sector on seeders and harvesters. Repair shops that rebuild heavy machinery and manufacturers assembling their own units also work with these cones regularly.

Fitting practice matters as much as the part number. The cone is normally mounted with an interference fit on the shaft and the cup with a sliding fit in the housing, depending on the load direction. Lubrication and sealing decide how long the bearing lasts: if dust or water reaches the raceway, service life drops. Shaft alignment and axial clearance play a role too. Send the part number if you want help confirming the cup or a compatible alternative.

Numbering systems for tapered roller bearings differ from one manufacturer to another, so the same size can appear under different designations. Interchange is possible, but only after checking dimensions, tolerances and contact angles. That is why the reliable route is to quote with the full cone and cup part numbers. MR Industrial Accessories LLC can review the combination that suits your equipment, whether the cone is Timken or a compatible option.

If you have the cone number or the bearing model, contact us on WhatsApp or by email. We answer promptly and can also help you identify the complete assembly from the dimensions or the series number.