7305-BECBM bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 7305-BECBM is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 25 x 62 x 17 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 = 62 mm d = 25 B = 17 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 25 mm, outer diameter D 62 mm, width B 17 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 25 mm
Outer diameter D 62 mm
Width B 17 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage brass
Basic dynamic load rating C 26.5 kN
Basic static load rating C0 15.3 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.655 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 14000 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 19000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 230 g
Manufacturer designation 7305 BECBM
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 & 7300-series range

Bore d 0.984 in
Outer diameter D 2.441 in
Width B 0.669 in
ISO bore code 05
Radial section height (D−d)/2 18.5 mm
Smallest bore in 7300-series 10 mm
Largest outer diameter in 7300-series 420 mm
Width range across 7300-series 11–80 mm
Bore position in 7300-series (smallest first) 6 of 31
Bore above smallest 7300-series size 15 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7305-BE-2RZP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BE-2RZP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, non-contact NBR seals (-2RZ) execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7305-BEP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BEP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7305-BEY SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BEY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7305-BECBP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7305-BECBPH SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BECBPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7305-BECBY SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7305-ACCBM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (26.5/15.3 kN vs 29/17 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-305-N2MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (26.5/15.3 kN vs 42.5/30 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-305-MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 25×62×17 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (26.5/15.3 kN vs 42.5/30 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7305 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF SKF 7305 BEP is the basic 25×62×17 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 7305-BECBM model number is decoded

7305 BECBM is SKF's 25 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 25×62×17 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. machined brass cage, ball-centred (suffix M), the choice for high speed, marginal lubrication and shock duty. 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 25×62×17 mm (0.984×2.441×0.669 in), 18.5 mm radial section height, C 26.5 kN, C0 15.3 kN, Pu 0.655 kN.reference speed 14,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 19,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 230 g. Speed planning distinguishes the two published ceilings mechanically: the cage and balls tolerate 19,000 r/min while thermal balance under catalogue load sets the 14,000 r/min reference; at dm ≈ 43.5 mm the corresponding dn is approximately 827k mm·r/min. Selection figures for 7305 BECBM: the static-to-dynamic ratio C0/C is 0.58, Pu 0.655 kN is about 2 % of C, and catalogue mass works out to roughly 9 g per millimetre of bore. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 62 over bore 25 is a 2.48× step for this size, and the 17 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 1.47; use these ratios when housing space around the 25 mm shaft is the first constraint. Cage detail specific to this order number: the M cage is a one-piece machined brass window cage centred on the balls, chosen for high speeds, thin-film lubrication and shock loads; it is heavier and stiffer than the stamped Y-cage execution and tolerates interrupted oil supply far better than the PA66 or PEEK alternatives. Do not substitute the stamped-brass BECBY order number expecting identical cage behaviour.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • centrifugal and vacuum pumps
  • industrial transmissions
  • printing cylinders and packaging 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
  • ball skidding when Fa/Fr stays below the 1,0 (40°) or 0,55 (25°) ratio and the contact ellipse is unloaded
  • brass cage-pocket smearing under long periods of unloaded running with marginal oil film
  • mounting score marks when the bearing is cocked over a burr or keyway
  • hard-particle indentation of the asymmetric raceway in unfiltered oil

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • 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.
  • One 7305-BECBM locates the shaft in one axial direction only; reversing-thrust positions need a DB or DF pair — or a double-row bearing — with preload set from the load diagram, never from assembly feel.
  • Fillet radii must clear the chamfer so the 17 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.
  • The steep 40° angle of 7305-BECBM 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 BECBM 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 7305-BECBM?

7305 BECBM measures 25 mm bore × 62 mm OD × 17 mm width (0.984 × 2.441 × 0.669 in), mass about 230 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 26.5 kN, C0 15.3 kN, Pu 0.655 kN, reference speed 14,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 19,000 r/min (mechanical).

What does the BECBM 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. machined brass cage, ball-centred (suffix M), the choice for high speed, marginal lubrication and shock duty. 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.

What do the reference and limiting speeds mean for 7305-BECBM?

The 14,000 r/min reference (thermal) and 19,000 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 7305-BECBM 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.