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.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 320 mm d = 150 B = 65 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 150 mm, outer diameter D 320 mm, width B 65 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
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 modelBrandMatch levelNote
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.