7305-BECBY bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7305-BECBY 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.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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) | 15000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 230 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7305 BECBY |
| 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 model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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-BECBM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 25×62×17 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7305 BECBM 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-BECBY model number is decoded
7305 BECBY 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. stamped brass cage, ball-centred (suffix Y) — lighter than the machined M cage but brass rather than polymer. 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. BECBY combines the optimized 40° geometry with CB universal clearance and a stamped brass Y cage. 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 15,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 230 g. Sizing arithmetic on the 25 mm bore: 26.5 kN C divided by the 18.5 mm radial section height gives 1.4 kN per section millimetre; the 230 g mass and 2 % Pu/C share frame the light-load floor for the adjusted-life check. The 0.655 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 26.5/15.3 kN ratings and 230 g mass this execution carries about 1.06 kN of C 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 Y cage is stamped from brass strip into ball pockets rather than machined from solid, giving a lighter cage assembly and lower centrifugal mass than the M execution; it remains brass (temperature and oil-additive tolerant, unlike PA66) but is the formed-cage design, and the machined-brass BECBM order number remains the choice for severe shock or marginal lubrication.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- gear pumps and screw-type pumps
- centrifugal and vacuum pumps
- industrial transmissions
Known failure patterns
- ball skidding when the induced axial load unloads the inactive bearing of a pair
- preload loss as a loosely clamped set runs slack and the balls smear the raceways
- raceway smearing under minimum-axial-load starvation at light load and high speed
- stamped brass cage pocket deformation after shock loading beyond the lighter formed cage capacity
- fretting corrosion on a loose rotating shaft seat
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Preload the set against a calculated stand-off dimension — the ground faces of BECBY establish it, but locknut torque, sleeve crush and housing-face squareness each consume part of the allowance.
- Preload the set against a calculated stand-off dimension — the ground faces of BECBY establish it, but locknut torque, sleeve crush and housing-face squareness each consume part of the allowance.
- At 25 mm bore the k5 seat assumes a steel shaft and housing; aluminium housings grow faster with temperature, so re-check the outer-ring setting when the case is non-ferrous.
- Do not mix execution classes inside one set: a universally matchable BECBY unit is ground for arbitrary pairing, a basic execution is not.
- The steep 40° angle of 7305-BECBY 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 BECBY 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-BECBY?
7305 BECBY 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 15,000 r/min (mechanical).
What does the BECBY 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. stamped brass cage, ball-centred (suffix Y) — lighter than the machined M cage but brass rather than polymer. 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. BECBY combines the optimized 40° geometry with CB universal clearance and a stamped brass Y cage.
Can one 7305-BECBY 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 7305-BECBY 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.