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.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 180 mm d = 85 B = 41 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 85 mm, outer diameter D 180 mm, width B 41 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
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 modelBrandMatch levelNote
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.