7215-BECBP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 7215-BECBP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 75 x 130 x 25 mm (bore x OD x width). 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 = 130 mm d = 75 B = 25 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 75 mm, outer diameter D 130 mm, width B 25 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 75 mm
Outer diameter D 130 mm
Width B 25 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced)
Basic dynamic load rating C 73.5 kN
Basic static load rating C0 65.5 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 2.7 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 6000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 6300 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 1200 g
Manufacturer designation 7215 BECBP
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 2.953 in
Outer diameter D 5.118 in
Width B 0.984 in
ISO bore code 15
Radial section height (D−d)/2 27.5 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) 16 of 36
Bore above smallest 7200-series size 65 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7215-BEP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7215 BEP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7215-BECBM SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7215 BECBM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7215-BECBPH SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7215 BECBPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7215-BECBY SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7215 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
QJ-215-N2MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (73.5/65.5 kN vs 125/132 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-215-MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (73.5/65.5 kN vs 125/132 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-215-N2PHAS SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 75×130×25 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (73.5/65.5 kN vs 125/132 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7215 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF SKF 7215 BEP is the basic 75×130×25 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 7215-BECBP model number is decoded

7215 BECBP is SKF's 75 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7200 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 75×130×25 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. CB means universally matchable with Normal axial internal clearance: the two side faces are ground so any two units form DB (back-to-back), DF (face-to-face) or DT (tandem) sets without regrinding. Envelope 75×130×25 mm (2.953×5.118×0.984 in), 27.5 mm radial section height, C 73.5 kN, C0 65.5 kN, Pu 2.7 kN.reference speed 6,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 6,300 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 1200 g. Sizing arithmetic on the 75 mm bore: 73.5 kN C divided by the 27.5 mm radial section height gives 2.7 kN per section millimetre; the 1200 g mass and 4 % Pu/C share frame the light-load floor for the adjusted-life check. Mass and section check: 1200 g inside the 75×130×25 mm outline leaves a 27.5 mm radial section, and the 65.5 kN static rating is 0.89× the dynamic rating — plan static safety and minimum load against those numbers rather than against sister executions. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 130 over bore 75 is a 1.73× step for this size, and the 25 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 3.00; use these ratios when housing space around the 75 mm shaft is the first constraint. Universal polymer-cage execution: BECBP is the factory-ground set-mounting version of the basic BEP — both side faces are finish-ground to a controlled stand-off so two units form DB, DF or DT arrangements without shims, while the glass-fibre PA66 ball-centred cage keeps the light, quiet running typical of the P-cage range; CB delivers Normal axial clearance before preload is applied at assembly.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • printing and paper-machine rolls
  • crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
  • vibrating screens and shale shaker shafts

Known failure patterns

  • contact-angle shift and edge loading after uneven locknut torque tilts the set
  • fretting at the ground set faces of a universal pair whose clamp torque relaxes
  • raceway smearing under minimum-axial-load starvation at light load and high speed
  • PA66 cage embrittlement inside a preloaded set where heat accumulates faster than in a single mounting
  • fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
  • fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Greased positions should fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume on a 7215-BECBP of this section and route the surplus past the outer ring; overpacking churns the grease and reproduces the thermal preload problem mechanically.
  • Greased positions should fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume on a 7215-BECBP of this section and route the surplus past the outer ring; overpacking churns the grease and reproduces the thermal preload problem mechanically.
  • DB pairs give the highest moment stiffness, DF pairs tolerate misalignment and thermal expansion better, DT shares heavy one-direction thrust; choose from the shaft thermal calculation rather than by habit.
  • Preload the set against a calculated stand-off dimension — the ground faces of BECBP establish it, but locknut torque, sleeve crush and housing-face squareness each consume part of the allowance.
  • The steep 40° angle of 7215-BECBP 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.
  • Universally matchable BECBP bearings arrive ready for set mounting, not preloaded sets: preload results from how the set is clamped, so follow the SKF stand-off-ring and nut-torque procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 7215-BECBP?

7215 BECBP measures 75 mm bore × 130 mm OD × 25 mm width (2.953 × 5.118 × 0.984 in), mass about 1200 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 73.5 kN, C0 65.5 kN, Pu 2.7 kN, reference speed 6,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 6,300 r/min (mechanical).

What does the BECBP 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. CB means universally matchable with Normal axial internal clearance: the two side faces are ground so any two units form DB (back-to-back), DF (face-to-face) or DT (tandem) sets without regrinding.

Can one 7215-BECBP 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.

What minimum axial load does 7215-BECBP 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.

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.