YAR-207-104-2F bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The YAR-207-104-2F is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 31.75 x 72 x 42.9 mm (bore x OD x width) with 2RS sealing. 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 = 72 mm d = 31.75 B = 42.9 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 31.75 mm, outer diameter D 72 mm, width B 42.9 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 31.75 mm
Outer diameter D 72 mm
Width B 42.9 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield 2RS
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 25.5 kN
Basic static load rating C0 15.3 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 0.655 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 5300 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 500 g
Manufacturer designation YAR 207-104-2F
Standard ISO 15
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)
Last verified 2026-09-28

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-28

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 & YAR2-series range

Bore d 1.25 in
Outer diameter D 2.835 in
Width B 1.689 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 20.1 mm
Smallest bore in YAR2-series 12 mm
Largest outer diameter in YAR2-series 180 mm
Width range across YAR2-series 22.1–98.4 mm
Bore position in YAR2-series (smallest first) 16 of 45
Bore above smallest YAR2-series size 19.75 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
YAR-207-104-2RF-HV SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 31.75x72x42.9 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (25.5/15.3 kN vs 21.6/15.3 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
YAR-207-104-2RFGR-HV SKF partial
Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ.
Same 31.75x72x42.9 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope, but catalogue C/C0 differ between executions (25.5/15.3 kN vs 21.6/15.3 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent.
YARAG-207-104 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 31.75x72x42.9 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YARAG 207-104 is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs.
YAR-207-104-2RF SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 31.75x72x42.9 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YAR 207-104-2RF is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs.
YAR-207-104-2RF-VE495 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same 31.75x72x42.9 mm ISO 15 insert-bearing envelope with catalogue ratings within 10 %; YAR 207-104-2RF/VE495 is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs.

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 YAR-207-104-2F model number is decoded

YAR 207-104-2F is SKF's 31.75 mm-bore grub-screw insert bearing with the inner ring extended on both sides in the YAR2 series — a Y-bearing with a spherically ground outside surface for static self-alignment inside a matching SKF Y-housing, boundary dimensions 31.75x72x42.9 mm. Wide-inner-ring deep-groove ball geometry carries the load: the extended inner ring gives the shaft grip and the seal lands, while the outer ring stays narrow and spherically ground on its outside surface. the YAR prefix names SKF grub-screw Y-bearings: two set screws in the extended inner ring lock the shaft at a 120 deg angle, and the inner ring extends symmetrically on both sides. the three-digit -104 tail codes the bore in inches for inch-shaft bearings: 1 whole inch 4/16 in = 31.75 mm (first digit whole inches, next two sixteenths of an inch). suffix -2F means an NBR rubber contact seal plus a plain pressed-steel flinger on EACH side: the lip rides the extended inner ring while the flinger sheds coarse contamination before it reaches the lip. Envelope 31.75x72x42.9 mm (1.25x2.835x1.689 in), outer ring 19 mm wide, C 25.5 kN, C0 15.3 kN, Pu 0.655 kN. The catalogue publishes a single speed ceiling, the limiting speed: 5,300 r/min; mass 500 g. Width accounting on this execution: 42.9 mm overall and 19 mm outer-ring width leave the housing designer 23.9 mm of inner-ring projection to accommodate the locking arrangement. At the printed limiting speed of 5,300 r/min the mean diameter dm = 51.875 mm implies dn about 2.75x10^5 mm.r/min — the speed-demand figure used when comparing this insert with open deep-groove sizes of the same bore. Imperial procurement cross-check: 1.25 in bore, 2.835 in OD, 1.689 in overall width; the 500 g mass converts to 0.500 kg (17.6 oz) for the bill of materials. Rating split for the maintenance file: dynamic 25.5 kN (L10), static 15.3 kN (s0 shock check), fatigue 0.655 kN (adjusted life) — three separate uses for YAR 207-104-2F, none interchangeable with another. Fillet discipline: the printed r_min 1 mm limit means shaft and housing fillets must stay under that radius; a fillet that bottoms the 31.75x72 mm insert on its chamfer tilts the whole spherical seat. Both-sides sealed order-number note: the two set screws clamp through dimpled recesses in the extended inner ring; tighten alternately to the catalogue procedure and retighten after the first run-in period, because the -2F flingers keep dust out but cannot compensate for a screw that walked loose. Set-screw geometry on this size: the two 120 deg screws bear on the 31.75 mm shaft inside the 42.9 mm total width while the outer ring is only 19 mm wide, leaving the extended ring to carry the screw points clear of the ball track.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • trough conveyor idler drives
  • head- and tail-shaft pillow blocks in unit handling
  • ventilation and extraction fans

Known failure patterns

  • over-tightened screw points dimple the shaft so deeply that the bearing cannot be removed without machining
  • set screws loosen under vibration or reversing load, letting the inner ring spin and fret the shaft at the screw points
  • sphered OD and spherical housing bore left dry or painted over: the static self-aligning feature freezes solid with corrosion
  • water or slurry past the seal lip emulsifies the life-long grease and rusts the flinger recess
  • two bearings of the same size but different locking styles swapped during overhaul — shaft preparation (dimples, collar space, sleeve seat) no longer matches

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Replacement discipline: a YAR insert is not interchangeable with an eccentric-collar unit of the same envelope — the shaft may need spot-facing or collar space that does not exist.
  • The 25.4 mm s1 dimension is the screw seating geometry inside the 23.9 mm of extended inner ring; a shaft step that crowds that side prevents the screws reaching the shaft squarely.
  • Do not specify the 31.75 mm grub-screw insert for a shaft harder than about 45 HRC without dimples: the screw points skate on hard surfaces and the unit creeps regardless of tightening torque.
  • Ordering discipline for the 31.75 mm size: the chapter lists several executions side by side (YAR2 locking style x seal package x application variant); a bare-number substitution needs a fresh dimension, speed and rating check rather than a like-for-like assumption.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions and catalogue data of YAR-207-104-2F?

YAR 207-104-2F measures 31.75 mm bore x 72 mm OD x 42.9 mm overall width (outer ring 19 mm wide), 1.25 x 2.835 x 1.689 in; mass about 500 g. SKF 17000 ratings: C 25.5 kN, C0 15.3 kN, Pu 0.655 kN, limiting speed 5,300 r/min.

What does the designation YAR 207-104-2F mean?

the YAR prefix names SKF grub-screw Y-bearings: two set screws in the extended inner ring lock the shaft at a 120 deg angle, and the inner ring extends symmetrically on both sides. the three-digit -104 tail codes the bore in inches for inch-shaft bearings: 1 whole inch 4/16 in = 31.75 mm (first digit whole inches, next two sixteenths of an inch). suffix -2F means an NBR rubber contact seal plus a plain pressed-steel flinger on EACH side: the lip rides the extended inner ring while the flinger sheds coarse contamination before it reaches the lip.

How is YAR-207-104-2F lubricated?

It is grease-filled and sealed for life at the factory; the housing fitting allows re-greasing through the outer-ring arrangement where provided. Never mix grease types on the food-grade HV/VE495 executions.

How do the set screws lock the 31.75 mm shaft?

Two set screws in the extended inner ring, spaced 120 deg apart, are tightened in sequence against the shaft; their points create small indentations that resist rotation and axial drift. Use the SKF mounting procedure and re-check after run-in, especially on vibrating conveyors.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.