7209-BE-2RZP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 7209-BE-2RZP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 85 x 19 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 = 85 mm d = 45 B = 19 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 45 mm, outer diameter D 85 mm, width B 19 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 45 mm
Outer diameter D 85 mm
Width B 19 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield RSR
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 35.8 kN
Basic static load rating C0 26 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 1.12 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 9500 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 7500 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 520 g
Manufacturer designation 7209 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 1.772 in
Outer diameter D 3.346 in
Width B 0.748 in
ISO bore code 09
Radial section height (D−d)/2 20 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) 10 of 36
Bore above smallest 7200-series size 35 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7209-BECBP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 45×85×19 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7209 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7209-BEGAPH SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 45×85×19 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7209 BEGAPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7209-BECBM SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 45×85×19 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7209 BECBM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7209-BECBY SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×19 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (35.8/26 kN vs 40/30.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7209-ACCBM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×19 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (35.8/26 kN vs 44/32 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-209-MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 45×85×19 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (35.8/26 kN vs 63/56 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7209 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF SKF 7209 BECBP is the basic 45×85×19 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 7209-BE-2RZP model number is decoded

7209 BE-2RZP is SKF's 45 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7200 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 45×85×19 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 45×85×19 mm (1.772×3.346×0.748 in), 20.0 mm radial section height, C 35.8 kN, C0 26 kN, Pu 1.12 kN.reference speed 9,500 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 7,500 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 520 g. Speed planning distinguishes the two published ceilings mechanically: the cage and balls tolerate 7,500 r/min while thermal balance under catalogue load sets the 9,500 r/min reference; at dm ≈ 65.0 mm the corresponding dn is approximately 488k mm·r/min. Sizing arithmetic on the 45 mm bore: 35.8 kN C divided by the 20.0 mm radial section height gives 1.8 kN per section millimetre; the 520 g mass and 3 % Pu/C share frame the light-load floor for the adjusted-life check. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 85 over bore 45 is a 1.89× step for this size, and the 19 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 2.37; use these ratios when housing space around the 45 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

  • printing cylinders and packaging shafts
  • belt-driven internal-grinding quills
  • test-rig and balancing-machine shafts

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
  • mounting score marks when the bearing is cocked over a burr or keyway
  • mounting score marks when the bearing is cocked over a burr or keyway

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Greased positions should fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume on a 7209-BE-2RZP of this section and route the surplus past the outer ring; overpacking churns the grease and reproduces the thermal preload problem mechanically.
  • Fillet radii must clear the chamfer so the 19 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
  • Preload the set against a calculated stand-off dimension — the ground faces of BE-2RZP establish it, but locknut torque, sleeve crush and housing-face squareness each consume part of the allowance.
  • Mount by induction-heating the inner ring to max 120 °C — the PA66 cage sets the ceiling, not the steel; driving the bearing home through the outer ring or balls brinells the asymmetric raceway.
  • The steep 40° angle of 7209-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 7209-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 7209-BE-2RZP?

7209 BE-2RZP measures 45 mm bore × 85 mm OD × 19 mm width (1.772 × 3.346 × 0.748 in), mass about 520 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 35.8 kN, C0 26 kN, Pu 1.12 kN, reference speed 9,500 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 7,500 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 do the reference and limiting speeds mean for 7209-BE-2RZP?

The 9,500 r/min reference (thermal) and 7,500 r/min limiting (mechanical) speeds are catalogue conditions; preload, lubrication and heat removal move the permissible value, so re-calculate for the actual arrangement.

Can one 7209-BE-2RZP take thrust in both directions?

No. A single-row angular-contact bearing reacts axial load in one direction; reversing thrust needs a DB/DF matched pair (use a universally matchable CB/GA execution) or a double-row bearing. Under radial load the 40° angle induces an axial force that the arrangement must balance.

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.