7315-BECBM bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The 7315-BECBM is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 75 x 160 x 37 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 = 160 mm d = 75 B = 37 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 75 mm, outer diameter D 160 mm, width B 37 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 75 mm
Outer diameter D 160 mm
Width B 37 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage brass
Basic dynamic load rating C 132 kN
Basic static load rating C0 104 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 4.15 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 5300 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 6700 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 3200 g
Manufacturer designation 7315 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 2.953 in
Outer diameter D 6.299 in
Width B 1.457 in
ISO bore code 15
Radial section height (D−d)/2 42.5 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) 16 of 31
Bore above smallest 7300-series size 65 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7315-BEP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×160×37 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7315 BEP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7315-BECBP SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×160×37 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7315 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7315-BECBY SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×160×37 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7315 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7315-BEGAPH SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 75×160×37 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7315 BEGAPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
QJ-315-N2MA SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 75×160×37 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (132/104 kN vs 216/200 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-315-N2PHAS SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 75×160×37 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (132/104 kN vs 216/200 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7315 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
SKF SKF 7315 BEP is the basic 75×160×37 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 7315-BECBM model number is decoded

7315 BECBM is SKF's 75 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 75×160×37 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 75×160×37 mm (2.953×6.299×1.457 in), 42.5 mm radial section height, C 132 kN, C0 104 kN, Pu 4.15 kN.reference speed 5,300 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 6,700 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 3200 g. The 4.15 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 132/104 kN ratings and 3200 g mass this execution carries about 1.76 kN of C per millimetre of bore. Load balance: C0 104 kN against C 132 kN gives a 0.79 ratio, typical of a steep-angle axial-oriented design; Pu 4.15 kN enters the SKF adjusted-life equation rather than the basic rating life. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 160 over bore 75 is a 2.13× step for this size, and the 37 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 2.03; use these ratios when housing space around the 75 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

  • medium and large machine-tool spindles
  • industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
  • process pump and compressor drives

Known failure patterns

  • raceway spalling from axial overload beyond the single-direction thrust rating
  • ball skidding when the induced axial load unloads the inactive bearing of a pair
  • raceway smearing under minimum-axial-load starvation at light load and high speed
  • brass cage-pocket smearing under long periods of unloaded running with marginal oil film
  • raceway staining from water in the lubricant during idle periods
  • raceway staining from water in the lubricant during idle periods

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.
  • Reference and limiting speeds are different ceilings: design to both, and remember preload and oil/air cooling move the real thermal limit far from the catalogue reference value.
  • Keep the load ratio in the SKF design range: Fa/Fr ≥ 1 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.
  • Preload the set against a calculated stand-off dimension — the ground faces of BECBM establish it, but locknut torque, sleeve crush and housing-face squareness each consume part of the allowance.
  • The steep 40° angle of 7315-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 7315-BECBM?

7315 BECBM measures 75 mm bore × 160 mm OD × 37 mm width (2.953 × 6.299 × 1.457 in), mass about 3200 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 132 kN, C0 104 kN, Pu 4.15 kN, reference speed 5,300 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 6,700 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.

Can one 7315-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.

What minimum axial load does 7315-BECBM 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.