7330-BCBM bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 7330-BCBM is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 150 x 320 x 65 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 150 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 320 mm |
| Width B | 65 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 332 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 390 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 10.8 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 2400 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2800 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 26000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 7330 BCBM |
| 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 | 5.906 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 12.598 in |
| Width B | 2.559 in |
| ISO bore code | 30 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 85 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) | 27 of 31 |
| Bore above smallest 7300-series size | 140 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| QJ-330-N2MA | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 150×320×65 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (332/390 kN vs 530/765 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
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 7330-BCBM model number is decoded
7330 BCBM is SKF's 150 mm-bore single-row angular-contact ball bearing in the 7300 series, nominal 40° (B) contact angle, 150×320×65 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. 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 150×320×65 mm (5.906×12.598×2.559 in), 85.0 mm radial section height, C 332 kN, C0 390 kN, Pu 10.8 kN.reference speed 2,400 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 2,800 r/min (mechanical), catalogue mass 26000 g. The 10.8 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 332/390 kN ratings and 26000 g mass this execution carries about 2.21 kN of C per millimetre of bore. Load balance: C0 390 kN against C 332 kN gives a 1.17 ratio, typical of a steep-angle axial-oriented design; Pu 10.8 kN enters the SKF adjusted-life equation rather than the basic rating life. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 320 over bore 150 is a 2.13× step for this size, and the 65 mm width gives a bore/width ratio of 2.31; use these ratios when housing space around the 150 mm shaft is the first constraint. Non-optimized universal execution: BCBM keeps the earlier internal geometry (no E) with CB Normal-clearance set mounting and a machined brass ball-centred cage; it is stocked for positions built around its established ratings rather than the enhanced E ball complement.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- hydraulic press and converter tilt drives
- heavy dredge and excavator swing drives
- vertical mill separator drives
Known failure patterns
- fretting at the ground set faces of a universal pair whose clamp torque relaxes
- raceway spalling from axial overload beyond the single-direction thrust rating
- raceway smearing under minimum-axial-load starvation at light load and high speed
- set preload miscalculation because the non-E BCBM geometry differs in stiffness from E executions despite matching CB faces
- raceway staining from water in the lubricant during idle periods
- raceway staining from water in the lubricant during idle periods
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.
- Greased positions should fill roughly 25–35 % of the free volume on a 7330-BCBM of this section and route the surplus past the outer ring; overpacking churns the grease and reproduces the thermal preload problem mechanically.
- Do not mix execution classes inside one set: a universally matchable BCBM unit is ground for arbitrary pairing, a basic execution is not.
- Do not mix execution classes inside one set: a universally matchable BCBM unit is ground for arbitrary pairing, a basic execution is not.
- The steep 40° angle of 7330-BCBM 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 BCBM 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 7330-BCBM?
7330 BCBM measures 150 mm bore × 320 mm OD × 65 mm width (5.906 × 12.598 × 2.559 in), mass about 26000 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 332 kN, C0 390 kN, Pu 10.8 kN, reference speed 2,400 r/min (thermal) and limiting speed 2,800 r/min (mechanical).
What does the BCBM 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. 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.
What is the difference between BEP, BECBP and BECBM?
All share the 40° optimized geometry: BEP is the basic PA66-caged single bearing, BECBP adds CB universal matching (ground faces, Normal clearance) with the same PA66 cage, and BECBM is the universally matchable version with a machined brass cage for higher speed and temperature.
Which fits should I use for 7330-BCBM?
With a rotating inner ring use roughly m6 on the 150 mm shaft and H7 in the housing; give the stationary ring a slide fit for axial setting, and reverse the logic when the outer ring rotates.
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.