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.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.