7316-BEP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7316-BEP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 170 x 39 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 80 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 170 mm |
| Width B | 39 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 135 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 110 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 4.15 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 5000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3800 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7316 BEP |
| 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 | 3.15 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 6.693 in |
| Width B | 1.535 in |
| ISO bore code | 16 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 45 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) | 17 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest 7300-series size | 70 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7316-BEM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7316 BEM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7316-BECBP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7316 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7316-BECBPH | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7316 BECBPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7316-BECBY | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7316 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7316-BECBM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7316 BECBM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| QJ-316-N2MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (135/110 kN vs 232/228 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| QJ-316-N2PHAS | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 80×170×39 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (135/110 kN vs 232/228 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7316 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | SKF SKF 7316 BEP is the basic 80×170×39 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 7316-BEP model number is decoded
7316 BEP is SKF's 80 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 80×170×39 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. The plain BEP is a basic single bearing: its faces are not ground for universal matching, so defined pairs require the BECBP execution rather than two arbitrary BEP units.. Envelope 80×170×39 mm (3.15×6.693×1.535 in), 45.0 mm radial section height, C 135 kN, C0 110 kN, Pu 4.15 kN.reference speed 5,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 4,500 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 3800 g. The 4.15 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 135/110 kN ratings and 3800 g mass this execution carries about 1.69 kN of C per millimetre of bore. Sizing arithmetic on the 80 mm bore: 135 kN C divided by the 45.0 mm radial section height gives 3.0 kN per section millimetre; the 3800 g mass and 3 % Pu/C share frame the light-load floor for the adjusted-life check. Speed-ratio note for this exact unit: the reference speed is 5,000 r/min against a 4,500 r/min limiting speed, i.e. a reference-to-limit ratio of 1.11. Basic polymer-cage execution: BEP is delivered as an individual open bearing with the 40-degree optimized internals and a glass-fibre PA66 ball-centred cage; it is not ground on the side faces for arbitrary pairing, so a reversing-thrust position should order BECBP for a set rather than mounting two unmatched BEP units.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- dryer-cylinder pinion shafts
- medium and large machine-tool spindles
- industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
Known failure patterns
- false brinelling on idle paired sets exposed to machine vibration
- contact-angle shift and edge loading after uneven locknut torque tilts the set
- raceway smearing under minimum-axial-load starvation at light load and high speed
- PA66 cage creep or embrittlement when the non-universal single bearing is run above 120 °C
- raceway staining from water in the lubricant during idle periods
- electrical pitting on VFD-driven shafts without grounding protection
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 80 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 BEP unit is ground for arbitrary pairing, a basic execution is not.
- Greased positions should fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume on a 7316-BEP of this section and route the surplus past the outer ring; overpacking churns the grease and reproduces the thermal preload problem mechanically.
- 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.
- The steep 40° angle of 7316-BEP 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.
- Catalogue ratings are SKF PUB BU/P1 17000 figures for 7316 BEP as the single basic pa66 execution; the other order numbers of the 7316 size are different products and may carry different ratings — always quote the full designation when purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of 7316-BEP?
7316 BEP measures 80 mm bore × 170 mm OD × 39 mm width (3.15 × 6.693 × 1.535 in), mass about 3800 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 135 kN, C0 110 kN, Pu 4.15 kN, reference speed 5,000 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 4,500 r/min (mechanical).
What does the BEP 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. The plain BEP is a basic single bearing: its faces are not ground for universal matching, so defined pairs require the BECBP execution rather than two arbitrary BEP units..
Which grease and fill for 7316-BEP?
A premium mineral-oil grease with polyurea or lithium complex thickener and NLGI 2 consistency suits normal operating temperature; fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume, and stay within the — the PA66 cage sets the ceiling, not the steel. Oil-air or oil-jet lubrication is the choice near the 4,500 r/min ceiling.
What do the reference and limiting speeds mean for 7316-BEP?
The 5,000 r/min reference (thermal) and 4,500 r/min limiting (mechanical) speeds are catalogue conditions; preload, lubrication and heat removal move the permissible value, so re-calculate for the actual arrangement.
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.