7205-BE-2RZP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 7205-BE-2RZP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 25 x 52 x 15 mm (bore x OD x width) with RSR sealing. Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 52 mm d = 25 B = 15 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 25 mm, outer diameter D 52 mm, width B 15 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 25 mm
Outer diameter D 52 mm
Width B 15 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield RSR
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 14.8 kN
Basic static load rating C0 9.3 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.4 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 16000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 12000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 130 g
Manufacturer designation 7205 BE-2RZP
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)
Last verified 2026-09-27

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.

Dimensions in inches & 7200-series range

Bore d 0.984 in
Outer diameter D 2.047 in
Width B 0.591 in
ISO bore code 05
Radial section height (D−d)/2 13.5 mm
Smallest bore in 7200-series 10 mm
Largest outer diameter in 7200-series 540 mm
Width range across 7200-series 9–85 mm
Bore position in 7200-series (smallest first) 6 of 36
Bore above smallest 7200-series size 15 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7205-BEP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7205 BEP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7205-BEY SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7205 BEY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7205-BECBP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7205 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7205-BECBY SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7205 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7205-BECBM SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7205 BECBM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7205-BECBPH SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7205 BECBPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7205-ACCBM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (14.8/9.3 kN vs 18/11.4 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-205-N2MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 25×52×15 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (14.8/9.3 kN vs 27/21.2 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7205 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF SKF 7205 BEP is the basic 25×52×15 mm angular-contact page with ratings within 10 % of this execution — same boundary dimensions, verify execution details.

Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the 7205-BE-2RZP model number is decoded

7205 BE-2RZP is SKF's 25 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7200 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 25×52×15 mm to the ISO dimension plan. 40° contact angle (suffix B): the steep standard single-row angle, giving the highest axial capacity at the cost of speed, with a recommended load ratio Fa/Fr ≥ 1. E marks the optimized internal design with an enhanced ball complement and race geometry. glass-fibre reinforced PA66 cage, ball-centred (suffix P), with a 120 °C continuous-temperature ceiling. -2RZ marks non-contact NBR seals on both sides riding in recessed grooves: they keep contamination and the standard grease fill in without lip drag, and P again denotes the PA66 cage. Envelope 25×52×15 mm (0.984×2.047×0.591 in), 13.5 mm radial section height, C 14.8 kN, C0 9.3 kN, Pu 0.4 kN.reference speed 16,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 12,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 130 g. At the printed limiting speed of 12,000 r/min the mean pitch diameter dm ≈ 38.5 mm implies a dn value around 462k mm·r/min; the 16,000 r/min reference speed is the thermal-planning figure under catalogue load. The 0.4 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 14.8/9.3 kN ratings and 130 g mass this execution carries about 0.59 kN of C per millimetre of bore. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 52 over bore 25 is a 2.08× step for this size, and the 15 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 1.67; use these ratios when housing space around the 25 mm shaft is the first constraint. Sealing note: the two non-contact NBR -2RZ seals run in recessed grooves without touching the inner ring, so drag and speed loss stay small while the standard grease fill is retained and coarse dust is excluded; they are not lip-contact seals, so pressure washing and fine slurry still require external housing seals. The uncapped BECBP/BEP executions are the open counterparts.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • servo drives and precision gearboxes
  • gear pumps and screw-type pumps
  • centrifugal and vacuum pumps

Known failure patterns

  • preload loss as a loosely clamped set runs slack and the balls smear the raceways
  • thermal preload runaway in a back-to-back pair when inner-ring heat cannot expand away
  • ball skidding when Fa/Fr stays below the 1,0 (40°) or 0,55 (25°) ratio and the contact ellipse is unloaded
  • grease ageing inside the non-contact-sealed cavity after long service with no relubrication access
  • edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
  • edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Fillet radii must clear the chamfer so the 15 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • Fillet radii must clear the chamfer so the 15 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • Assign interference to the rotating ring — roughly k5 on a 25 mm rotating shaft with an H7 housing — and let the stationary ring slide for axial setting; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
  • Assign interference to the rotating ring — roughly k5 on a 25 mm rotating shaft with an H7 housing — and let the stationary ring slide for axial setting; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
  • The steep 40° angle of 7205-BE-2RZP favours thrust-heavy combined loads; for a predominantly radial high-speed position the 25° ACCBM execution of the same size is the alternative order number.
  • The non-contact -2RZ seals of 7205-BE-2RZP add little drag but are not contact seals; in wet or fine-dust duty retain external sealing at the housing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 7205-BE-2RZP?

7205 BE-2RZP measures 25 mm bore × 52 mm OD × 15 mm width (0.984 × 2.047 × 0.591 in), mass about 130 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 14.8 kN, C0 9.3 kN, Pu 0.4 kN, reference speed 16,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 12,000 r/min (mechanical).

What does the BE-2RZP suffix mean?

40° contact angle (suffix B): the steep standard single-row angle, giving the highest axial capacity at the cost of speed, with a recommended load ratio Fa/Fr ≥ 1. E marks the optimized internal design with an enhanced ball complement and race geometry. glass-fibre reinforced PA66 cage, ball-centred (suffix P), with a 120 °C continuous-temperature ceiling. -2RZ marks non-contact NBR seals on both sides riding in recessed grooves: they keep contamination and the standard grease fill in without lip drag, and P again denotes the PA66 cage.

What minimum axial load does 7205-BE-2RZP need?

The balls must remain seated: SKF gives Fam ≈ A·(n·dm/1000)² and a load-ratio guideline of Fa/Fr ≥ 1 for the 40° B execution and ≥ 0,55 for the 25° AC execution. Preloaded pairs and spring loading are the usual ways of meeting it at light load and high speed.

What is the difference between BEP, BECBP and BECBM?

All share the 40° optimized geometry: BEP is the basic PA66-caged single bearing, BECBP adds CB universal matching (ground faces, Normal clearance) with the same PA66 cage, and BECBM is the universally matchable version with a machined brass cage for higher speed and temperature.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.