YAR-207-104-2RF-HV bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The YAR-207-104-2RF-HV 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.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 31.75 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 72 mm |
| Width B | 42.9 mm |
| Material | SS440C |
| Seal / shield | 2RS |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 21.6 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 15.3 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.655 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3200 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 500 g |
| Manufacturer designation | YAR 207-104-2RF/HV |
| 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 model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAR-207-104-2RFGR-HV | 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 207-104-2RFGR/HV is the grub-screw locking, both-sides-extended inner ring execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, locking/seal execution differs. |
| YARAG-207-104 | 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 (21.6/15.3 kN vs 25.5/15.3 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| YAR-207-104-2RF | 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 (21.6/15.3 kN vs 25.5/15.3 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| YAR-207-104-2RF-VE495 | 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 (21.6/15.3 kN vs 25.5/15.3 kN) — envelope match, not a load-rating equivalent. |
| YAR-207-104-2F | 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 (21.6/15.3 kN vs 25.5/15.3 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 YAR-207-104-2RF-HV model number is decoded
Listed in SKF 17000 chapter 2, YAR 207-104-2RF/HV is a grub-screw insert bearing with the inner ring extended on both sides, 31.75x72x42.9 mm overall, whose convex spherical outer ring pivots in the spherical bore of a Y-pillow, Y-flange or take-up housing. Construction follows the Y-bearing principle: a capped and flinger-protected deep-groove ball insert, inner ring elongated for the screw points, outer ring convex-spherical for the housing seat. YAR is SKF's grub-screw insert design — an inner ring extended equally past the outer ring on both sides, the screws still 120 deg apart. for inch shafts the order number carries the bore as whole-inches plus sixteenths: -104 = 31.75 mm, which is why this row sits beside, not on, the metric bore size. HV is the corrosion-resistant food-range variant of the -2RF sealed design — stainless parts plus food-compatible rubber and lubricant, which also explains its lower published C and limiting speed. Envelope 31.75x72x42.9 mm (1.25x2.835x1.689 in), outer ring 19 mm wide, C 21.6 kN, C0 15.3 kN, Pu 0.655 kN. The catalogue publishes a single speed ceiling, the limiting speed: 3,200 r/min; mass 500 g. Inner-geometry cross-reference: the catalogue shoulder diameters (d1 46.1 mm) set the shaft-abutment and sleeve limits; an abutment larger than these numbers contacts the seal or the inner flinger. Load balance for documentation: C0 15.3 kN against C 21.6 kN gives a 0.708 ratio; mounted-unit positions with shock and standstill loading are normally checked on C0, while conveyor and fan duty are evaluated on the L10 figure. Pitch-diameter arithmetic: dm = (31.75+72)/2 = 51.875 mm; at the 3,200 r/min limiting speed the ball set runs at dn approx 1.66x10^5, reduced from an open bearing mainly by seal lip friction and the life-long grease fill. The s1 25.4 mm dimension is printed for the locking zone — the set-screw/collar seating reference — and it is verified at mounting, not recoverable from d/D/B alone. Rating split for the maintenance file: dynamic 21.6 kN (L10), static 15.3 kN (s0 shock check), fatigue 0.655 kN (adjusted life) — three separate uses for YAR 207-104-2RF/HV, none interchangeable with another. Stainless food-range note: HV parts trade some capacity for corrosion resistance and food-compatible lubrication, and the printed limiting speed is set for that fill; do not top up with ordinary mineral grease in service — mixing greases can harden the food-grade fill and seize the seals. Service tip for YAR-207-104-2RF-HV: dimpled or drilled shaft spots under the screw points are sometimes specified on shock duty, but the standard mounting relies on point indentation alone — never substitute longer screws that reach the 20.125 mm radial section.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- garden and groundcare equipment
- small packaging and labelling machines
- trough conveyor idler drives
Known failure patterns
- shaft tolerance too loose for point locking: the screws deform the soft inner ring but never reach a rigid seat
- hammering the bearing onto a tight shaft through the outer ring brinells the ball tracks before first start-up
- pressure-greasing through the housing fitting at excessive pressure balloons the NBR seals out of their grooves
- 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
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The 21.6/15.3 kN figures belong specifically to YAR 207-104-2RF/HV; HV stainless, AG agricultural and VE495 zinc-plated variants of the same envelope publish derated values, so write the complete order number including suffixes on the purchase and maintenance records.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue data of YAR-207-104-2RF-HV?
The catalogue envelope is 31.75x72x42.9 mm with a spherical outside surface; mass 500 g. Ratings C 21.6/15.3 kN, Pu 0.655 kN, limiting speed 3,200 r/min.
What does the designation YAR 207-104-2RF/HV mean?
YAR is SKF's grub-screw insert design — an inner ring extended equally past the outer ring on both sides, the screws still 120 deg apart. for inch shafts the order number carries the bore as whole-inches plus sixteenths: -104 = 31.75 mm, which is why this row sits beside, not on, the metric bore size. HV is the corrosion-resistant food-range variant of the -2RF sealed design — stainless parts plus food-compatible rubber and lubricant, which also explains its lower published C and limiting speed.
What is the difference between YAT and YAR?
YAT has the inner ring extended on ONE side (and in this chapter is the open execution); YAR extends the inner ring symmetrically on BOTH sides and is delivered with seal/flinger packages such as -2F or -2RF. Bore, OD and ball set are shared; overall width and sealing differ.
Can a grub-screw insert replace an eccentric-collar one?
Not without checking shaft and housing preparation: collar units need axial space for the collar and rely on rotation-direction self-tightening, while grub screws need clean shaft spots under the points. Same envelope does not mean same mounting.
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.