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.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 240 mm d = 110 B = 50 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 110 mm, outer diameter D 240 mm, width B 50 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
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 modelBrandMatch levelNote
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.