QJ-322-N2MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The QJ-322-N2MA 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 390 kN
Basic static load rating C0 480 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 15.3 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 4800 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 12500 g
Manufacturer designation QJ 322 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 4.331 in
Outer diameter D 9.449 in
Width B 1.969 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 65 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) 19 of 27
Bore above smallest QJ300-series size 93 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
7322-BEY SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 110×240×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (390/480 kN vs 225/224 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7322-BEM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 110×240×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (390/480 kN vs 225/224 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7322-BECBP SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 110×240×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (390/480 kN vs 240/245 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7322-BECBY SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 110×240×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (390/480 kN vs 240/245 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7322-BECBM SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 110×240×50 mm envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (390/480 kN vs 240/245 kN) — boundary dimensions match, not a load-rating equivalent.
7322 SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
SKF SKF 7322 BECBP shares the 110×240×50 mm angular-contact envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ (390/480 kN vs 240/245 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-322-N2MA model number is decoded

QJ 322 N2MA is SKF's 110 mm-bore QJ four-point contact ball bearing of the QJ300 series, 110×240×50 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 110×240×50 mm (4.331×9.449×1.969 in), 65.0 mm radial section height, C 390 kN, C0 480 kN, Pu 15.3 kN.SKF publishes only the 4,800 r/min limiting speed for this execution, catalogue mass 12500 g. Selection figures for QJ 322 N2MA: the static-to-dynamic ratio C0/C is 1.23, Pu 15.3 kN is about 4 % of C, and catalogue mass works out to roughly 114 g per millimetre of bore. Load balance: C0 480 kN against C 390 kN gives a 1.23 ratio, typical of a four-point thrust-oriented design; Pu 15.3 kN enters the SKF adjusted-life equation rather than the basic rating life. 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. 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

  • turret and slewing drives
  • paper-machine calender stacks
  • heavy gearbox locating positions

Known failure patterns

  • false brinelling while the shaft stands with pure radial load and no minimum axial load
  • cage wear from speed above the limiting value with thin or aged lubricant
  • locating-slot root fretting or dog wear when only one N2 notch carries the anti-rotation torque
  • brinelling from pressing the ring home through the balls or from static overload
  • hard-particle indentation of the asymmetric raceway in unfiltered oil

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • The inner ring is two-piece: handle both halves together, mount square, and do not separate the split ring unless the fitting procedure requires it.
  • The MA machined brass cage is outer-ring-centred — inspect its guide clearance when servicing
  • The inner ring is two-piece: handle both halves together, mount square, and do not separate the split ring unless the fitting procedure requires it.
  • Anti-rotation is built into QJ-322-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-322-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 322 N2MA as the qj slotted execution; the other order numbers of the QJ 322 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-322-N2MA?

QJ 322 N2MA measures 110 mm bore × 240 mm OD × 50 mm width (4.331 × 9.449 × 1.969 in), mass about 12500 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 390 kN, C0 480 kN, Pu 15.3 kN, SKF publishes only the 4,800 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.

What does QJ mean in QJ 322 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.

What are the N2 locating slots for?

The two slots, 180° apart in one outer-ring side face, engage housing dogs or pins to prevent the radially loose outer ring from creeping and fretting its seat. The non-N2 execution relies on other anti-rotation measures.

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.