7312-ACCBM bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7312-ACCBM is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 60 x 130 x 31 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 60 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 130 mm |
| Width B | 31 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 116 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 85 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 3.6 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 7000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 10000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1750 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7312 ACCBM |
| 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 | 2.362 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 5.118 in |
| Width B | 1.22 in |
| ISO bore code | 12 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 35 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) | 13 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest 7300-series size | 50 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7312-BEP | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 95.6/69.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7312-BECBP | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 104/76.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7312-BECBPH | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 104/76.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7312-BECBY | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 104/76.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7312-BECBM | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 104/76.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| QJ-312-N2MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 156/137 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| QJ-312-MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 156/137 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| QJ-312-PHAS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 60×130×31 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (116/85 kN vs 156/137 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7312 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | SKF SKF 7312 BEP shares the 60×130×31 mm angular-contact envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ (116/85 kN vs 95.6/69.5 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
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 7312-ACCBM model number is decoded
7312 ACCBM is SKF's 60 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 25° (AC) contact angle, 60×130×31 mm to the ISO dimension plan. AC sets the 25° contact angle, CB marks universal matching with Normal axial clearance, and M the machined brass ball-centred cage. 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. 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 60×130×31 mm (2.362×5.118×1.22 in), 35.0 mm radial section height, C 116 kN, C0 85 kN, Pu 3.6 kN.reference speed 7,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 10,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 1750 g. At the printed limiting speed of 10,000 r/min the mean pitch diameter dm ≈ 95.0 mm implies a dn value around 950k mm·r/min; the 7,000 r/min reference speed is the thermal-planning figure under catalogue load. Envelope economics: the 31 mm width over a 35.0 mm section yields 0.89 mm of ring width per section millimetre, and the bearing weighs 1750 g for 116 kN of dynamic capacity — about 15 g per rated kN. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 130 over bore 60 is a 2.17× step for this size, and the 31 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 1.94; use these ratios when housing space around the 60 mm shaft is the first constraint. High-angle alternative note: ACCBM carries the 25-degree AC contact angle (not the 40-degree B), CB Normal-clearance universal faces and a machined brass cage; it runs faster and cooler than a BECBM of the same envelope but accepts a smaller axial share, so substitute only after re-running the load-ratio check.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
- process pump and compressor drives
- printing and paper-machine rolls
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
- ball skidding when Fa/Fr stays below the 1,0 (40°) or 0,55 (25°) ratio and the contact ellipse is unloaded
- ball unloading when the 25-degree AC set is applied at the Fa/Fr ratios valid only for the 40-degree B design
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- brinelling from pressing the ring home through the balls or from static overload
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Preload the set against a calculated stand-off dimension — the ground faces of ACCBM establish it, but locknut torque, sleeve crush and housing-face squareness each consume part of the allowance.
- 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.
- Keep the load ratio in the SKF design range: Fa/Fr ≥ 0,55 for this angle; below it the balls unload the contact ellipse and skid, which is why the catalogue insists on a minimum axial load (Fam ≈ A·(n·dm/1000)²) at high speed.
- Greased positions should fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume on a 7312-ACCBM of this section and route the surplus past the outer ring; overpacking churns the grease and reproduces the thermal preload problem mechanically.
- The 25° AC angle of 7312-ACCBM runs faster and cooler than a 40° B bearing of the same envelope, but its thrust capacity and induced-load behaviour differ — do not swap AC for B without re-running the axial-load calculation.
- Universally matchable ACCBM 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 7312-ACCBM?
7312 ACCBM measures 60 mm bore × 130 mm OD × 31 mm width (2.362 × 5.118 × 1.22 in), mass about 1750 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 116 kN, C0 85 kN, Pu 3.6 kN, reference speed 7,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 10,000 r/min (mechanical).
What does the ACCBM suffix mean?
AC sets the 25° contact angle, CB marks universal matching with Normal axial clearance, and M the machined brass ball-centred cage. 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. 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 minimum axial load does 7312-ACCBM 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.