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.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 215 mm d = 100 B = 47 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 100 mm, outer diameter D 215 mm, width B 47 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
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 modelBrandMatch levelNote
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.