7322-BECBY bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7322-BECBY is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 110 x 240 x 50 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 110 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 240 mm |
| Width B | 50 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 240 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 245 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 7.8 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 3400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 10000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7322 BECBY |
| 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 | 4.331 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 9.449 in |
| Width B | 1.969 in |
| ISO bore code | 22 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 65 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) | 23 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest 7300-series size | 100 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7322-BEY | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 110×240×50 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7322 BEY is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7322-BEM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 110×240×50 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7322 BEM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7322-BECBP | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 110×240×50 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7322 BECBP is the glass-fibre PA66 cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| 7322-BECBM | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 110×240×50 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; 7322 BECBM is the brass cage, open arrangement execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs. |
| QJ-322-N2MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 110×240×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (240/245 kN vs 390/480 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| 7322 | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | SKF SKF 7322 BECBP is the basic 110×240×50 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 7322-BECBY model number is decoded
7322 BECBY is SKF's 110 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 110×240×50 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. stamped brass cage, ball-centred (suffix Y) — lighter than the machined M cage but brass rather than polymer. 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. BECBY combines the optimized 40° geometry with CB universal clearance and a stamped brass Y cage. Envelope 110×240×50 mm (4.331×9.449×1.969 in), 65.0 mm radial section height, C 240 kN, C0 245 kN, Pu 7.8 kN.reference speed 3,400 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 3,600 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 10000 g. At the printed limiting speed of 3,600 r/min the mean pitch diameter dm ≈ 175.0 mm implies a dn value around 630k mm·r/min; the 3,400 r/min reference speed is the thermal-planning figure under catalogue load. Speed planning distinguishes the two published ceilings mechanically: the cage and balls tolerate 3,600 r/min while thermal balance under catalogue load sets the 3,400 r/min reference; at dm ≈ 175.0 mm the corresponding dn is approximately 630k mm·r/min. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 240 over bore 110 is a 2.18× step for this size, and the 50 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 2.20; use these ratios when housing space around the 110 mm shaft is the first constraint. Cage detail specific to this order number: the Y cage is stamped from brass strip into ball pockets rather than machined from solid, giving a lighter cage assembly and lower centrifugal mass than the M execution; it remains brass (temperature and oil-additive tolerant, unlike PA66) but is the formed-cage design, and the machined-brass BECBM order number remains the choice for severe shock or marginal lubrication.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- medium and large machine-tool spindles
- industrial gearboxes and speed reducers
- process pump and compressor drives
Known failure patterns
- contact-angle shift and edge loading after uneven locknut torque tilts the set
- fretting at the ground set faces of a universal pair whose clamp torque relaxes
- ball skidding when Fa/Fr stays below the 1,0 (40°) or 0,55 (25°) ratio and the contact ellipse is unloaded
- stamped brass cage pocket deformation after shock loading beyond the lighter formed cage capacity
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- mounting score marks when the bearing is cocked over a burr or keyway
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Do not mix execution classes inside one set: a universally matchable BECBY unit is ground for arbitrary pairing, a basic execution is not.
- Assign interference to the rotating ring — roughly m6 on a 110 mm rotating shaft with an H7 housing — and let the stationary ring slide for axial setting; reverse the logic if the outer ring rotates.
- 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.
- Mount by induction-heating the inner ring to max 120 °C; driving the bearing home through the outer ring or balls brinells the asymmetric raceway.
- The steep 40° angle of 7322-BECBY 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 BECBY 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 7322-BECBY?
7322 BECBY measures 110 mm bore × 240 mm OD × 50 mm width (4.331 × 9.449 × 1.969 in), mass about 10000 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 240 kN, C0 245 kN, Pu 7.8 kN, reference speed 3,400 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 3,600 r/min (mechanical).
What does the BECBY 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. stamped brass cage, ball-centred (suffix Y) — lighter than the machined M cage but brass rather than polymer. 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. BECBY combines the optimized 40° geometry with CB universal clearance and a stamped brass Y cage.
What do the reference and limiting speeds mean for 7322-BECBY?
The 3,400 r/min reference (thermal) and 3,600 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 7322-BECBY 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.