7320-BECBP bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7320-BECBP is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 100 x 215 x 47 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 100 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 215 mm |
| Width B | 47 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | polymer (PA66 glass-fibre reinforced) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 216 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 208 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 6.95 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3800 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 7500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7320 BECBP |
| 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 | 3.937 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 8.465 in |
| Width B | 1.85 in |
| ISO bore code | 20 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 57.5 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) | 21 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest 7300-series size | 90 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7320-BEM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 100×215×47 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7320 BEM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7320-BEP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 100×215×47 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7320 BEP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7320-BECBY | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 100×215×47 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7320 BECBY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7320-BECBM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 100×215×47 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7320 BECBM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| QJ-320-N2MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 100×215×47 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (216/208 kN vs 345/400 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7320 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | SKF SKF 7320 BEP is the basic 100×215×47 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 7320-BECBP model number is decoded
7320 BECBP is SKF's 100 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 100×215×47 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. 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 100×215×47 mm (3.937×8.465×1.85 in), 57.5 mm radial section height, C 216 kN, C0 208 kN, Pu 6.95 kN.reference speed 3,800 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 4,000 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 7500 g. Selection figures for 7320 BECBP: the static-to-dynamic ratio C0/C is 0.96, Pu 6.95 kN is about 3 % of C, and catalogue mass works out to roughly 75 g per millimetre of bore. Speed planning distinguishes the two published ceilings mechanically: the cage and balls tolerate 4,000 r/min while thermal balance under catalogue load sets the 3,800 r/min reference; at dm ≈ 157.5 mm the corresponding dn is approximately 630k mm·r/min. Speed-ratio note for this exact unit: the reference speed is 3,800 r/min against a 4,000 r/min limiting speed, i.e. a reference-to-limit ratio of 0.95. Universal polymer-cage execution: BECBP is the factory-ground set-mounting version of the basic BEP — both side faces are finish-ground to a controlled stand-off so two units form DB, DF or DT arrangements without shims, while the glass-fibre PA66 ball-centred cage keeps the light, quiet running typical of the P-cage range; CB delivers Normal axial clearance before preload is applied at assembly.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- process pump and compressor drives
- printing and paper-machine rolls
- crane sheave and hoist gearboxes
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
- PA66 cage embrittlement inside a preloaded set where heat accumulates faster than in a single mounting
- brinelling from pressing the ring home through the balls or from static overload
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- 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.
- Fillet radii must clear the chamfer so the 47 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
- 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 ≥ 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 7320-BECBP 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 BECBP 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 7320-BECBP?
7320 BECBP measures 100 mm bore × 215 mm OD × 47 mm width (3.937 × 8.465 × 1.85 in), mass about 7500 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 216 kN, C0 208 kN, Pu 6.95 kN, reference speed 3,800 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 4,000 r/min (mechanical).
What does the BECBP 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. 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 do the reference and limiting speeds mean for 7320-BECBP?
The 3,800 r/min reference (thermal) and 4,000 r/min limiting (mechanical) speeds are catalogue conditions; preload, lubrication and heat removal move the permissible value, so re-calculate for the actual arrangement.
Can one 7320-BECBP 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.
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.