7317-BECBM bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7317-BECBM is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 85 x 180 x 41 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 85 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 180 mm |
| Width B | 41 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 156 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 132 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 4.9 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 4500 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 6000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 4450 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7317 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 | 3.346 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.087 in |
| Width B | 1.614 in |
| ISO bore code | 17 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 47.5 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) | 18 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest 7300-series size | 75 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7317-BEP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 85×180×41 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7317 BEP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7317-BEM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 85×180×41 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7317 BEM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7317-BECBP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 85×180×41 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7317 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7317-BECBY | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 85×180×41 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7317 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7317-BEGAPH | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 85×180×41 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7317 BEGAPH is the PEEK cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| QJ-317-N2MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 85×180×41 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (156/132 kN vs 250/255 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7317 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | SKF SKF 7317 BEP is the basic 85×180×41 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 7317-BECBM model number is decoded
7317 BECBM is SKF's 85 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 85×180×41 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 85×180×41 mm (3.346×7.087×1.614 in), 47.5 mm radial section height, C 156 kN, C0 132 kN, Pu 4.9 kN.reference speed 4,500 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 6,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 4450 g. Mass and section check: 4450 g inside the 85×180×41 mm outline leaves a 47.5 mm radial section, and the 132 kN static rating is 0.85× the dynamic rating — plan static safety and minimum load against those numbers rather than against sister executions. The 4.9 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 156/132 kN ratings and 4450 g mass this execution carries about 1.84 kN of C per millimetre of bore. Speed-ratio note for this exact unit: the reference speed is 4,500 r/min against a 6,000 r/min limiting speed, i.e. a reference-to-limit ratio of 0.75. 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
- heavy feed and take-up rolls
- dryer-cylinder pinion shafts
- medium and large machine-tool spindles
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
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Fillet radii must clear the chamfer so the 41 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The steep 40° angle of 7317-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 7317-BECBM?
7317 BECBM measures 85 mm bore × 180 mm OD × 41 mm width (3.346 × 7.087 × 1.614 in), mass about 4450 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 156 kN, C0 132 kN, Pu 4.9 kN, reference speed 4,500 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 6,000 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.
Can one 7317-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 7317-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.