QJ-307-N2MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The QJ-307-N2MA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 35 x 80 x 21 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 = 80 mm d = 35 B = 21 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 35 mm, outer diameter D 80 mm, width B 21 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 35 mm
Outer diameter D 80 mm
Width B 21 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage brass
Basic dynamic load rating C 64 kN
Basic static load rating C0 51 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 2.16 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 15000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 570 g
Manufacturer designation QJ 307 N2MA
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 & QJ300-series range

Bore d 1.378 in
Outer diameter D 3.15 in
Width B 0.827 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 22.5 mm
Smallest bore in QJ300-series 17 mm
Largest outer diameter in QJ300-series 400 mm
Width range across QJ300-series 14–78 mm
Bore position in QJ300-series (smallest first) 5 of 27
Bore above smallest QJ300-series size 18 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7307-BE-2RZP SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 39/24.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7307-BEP SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 39/24.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7307-BECBP SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 41.5/26.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7307-BECBY SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 41.5/26.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7307-BEGAPH SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 41.5/26.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7307-BECBM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 41.5/26.5 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7307-ACCBM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (64/51 kN vs 46.5/30 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
QJ-307-MA SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; QJ 307 MA is the brass cage, open arrangement, four-point split-inner-ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
QJ-307-N2PHAS SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 35×80×21 mm envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; QJ 307 N2PHAS is the PEEK cage, open arrangement, four-point split-inner-ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, execution differs.
7307 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
SKF SKF 7307 BEP shares the 35×80×21 mm angular-contact envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ (64/51 kN vs 39/24.5 kN) — envelope 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 QJ-307-N2MA model number is decoded

QJ 307 N2MA is SKF's 35 mm-bore QJ four-point contact ball bearing of the QJ300 series, 35×80×21 mm, with a two-piece inner ring for bidirectional axial location beside a radial bearing. QJ identifies a four-point contact ball bearing with a two-piece inner ring: the gothic-arch raceways seat each ball at four points, giving axial location in both directions while a paired radial bearing carries the radial load. N2 marks two locating slots, 180° apart, in one outer-ring side face: pins or dogs engage the slots to stop the outer ring turning in its radially-clear housing bore. machined brass cage, outer-ring-centred (suffix MA), which guides on the outer ring rather than on the balls. Envelope 35×80×21 mm (1.378×3.15×0.827 in), 22.5 mm radial section height, C 64 kN, C0 51 kN, Pu 2.16 kN.SKF publishes only the 15,000 r/min limiting speed for this execution, catalogue mass 570 g. The 2.16 kN fatigue load limit is the equivalent-load floor for long-life adjustment; with 64/51 kN ratings and 570 g mass this execution carries about 1.83 kN of C per millimetre of bore. Selection figures for QJ 307 N2MA: the static-to-dynamic ratio C0/C is 0.80, Pu 2.16 kN is about 3 % of C, and catalogue mass works out to roughly 16 g per millimetre of bore. Speed-ratio note for this exact unit: no thermal reference speed is listed (seal/grease life governs), so the 15,000 r/min limiting value is the single published ceiling. Locating-slot execution: the two N2 notches are milled into one outer-ring side face exactly 180 degrees apart and engaged by housing dogs or headed pins during assembly; verify dog engagement by hand before the cover goes on, deburr the slot edges after any housing rework, and re-inspect the slot roots for fretting marks at each overhaul because a dog that rides only one slot lets the outer ring walk. The slots identify this order number unmistakably: the plain MA/PHAS execution of the same bore has no notches and must be secured differently.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • screw and worm drives
  • pump thrust positions
  • clutch and brake assemblies

Known failure patterns

  • cage wear from speed above the limiting value with thin or aged lubricant
  • ball skidding when the Fa/Fr 1,27 load-ratio condition is not met and the balls contact both sides of one raceway
  • locating-slot root fretting or dog wear when only one N2 notch carries the anti-rotation torque
  • raceway staining from water in the lubricant during idle periods
  • rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Apply the Fa/Fr ≥ 1,27 condition: at lower ratios the balls contact both sides of a raceway, increasing friction and shortening life — the paired radial bearing should carry the radial share.
  • Apply the Fa/Fr ≥ 1,27 condition: at lower ratios the balls contact both sides of a raceway, increasing friction and shortening life — the paired radial bearing should carry the radial share.
  • Apply the Fa/Fr ≥ 1,27 condition: at lower ratios the balls contact both sides of a raceway, increasing friction and shortening life — the paired radial bearing should carry the radial share.
  • Anti-rotation is built into QJ-307-N2MA: check the two N2 slot faces and the engaging housing dogs at every refit, and never rely on cover friction to stop the radially loose outer ring.
  • The MA brass cage of QJ-307-N2MA is outer-ring-centred: its guide land needs an uninterrupted oil film, so check lubricant reach when the bearing is used purely as a thrust location.
  • Catalogue ratings are SKF PUB BU/P1 17000 figures for QJ 307 N2MA as the qj slotted execution; the other order numbers of the QJ 307 size are different products and may carry different ratings — always quote the full designation when purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of QJ-307-N2MA?

QJ 307 N2MA measures 35 mm bore × 80 mm OD × 21 mm width (1.378 × 3.15 × 0.827 in), mass about 570 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 64 kN, C0 51 kN, Pu 2.16 kN, SKF publishes only the 15,000 r/min limiting speed for this execution.

What does the N2MA suffix mean?

QJ identifies a four-point contact ball bearing with a two-piece inner ring: the gothic-arch raceways seat each ball at four points, giving axial location in both directions while a paired radial bearing carries the radial load. N2 marks two locating slots, 180° apart, in one outer-ring side face: pins or dogs engage the slots to stop the outer ring turning in its radially-clear housing bore. machined brass cage, outer-ring-centred (suffix MA), which guides on the outer ring rather than on the balls.

How is a QJ four-point bearing mounted?

As a thrust/locating bearing with radial clearance in the housing, paired with a separate radial bearing (commonly a cylindrical roller bearing): the QJ locates the shaft axially in both directions, the radial bearing carries radial load. Keep the outer ring unclamped with a small end-play gap; N2 slot executions use dogs to stop the outer ring turning.

What does QJ mean in QJ 307 N2MA?

QJ is SKF's four-point contact design: a two-piece inner ring and gothic-arch raceways so each ball contacts at four points, giving bidirectional axial location with limited radial capacity — it must see Fa/Fr ≥ 1,27 for correct ball contact.

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.