YAR-207-104-2RFGR-HV bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The YAR-207-104-2RFGR-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.

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 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 207-104-2RFGR/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 modelBrandMatch levelNote
YAR-207-104-2RF-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 207-104-2RF/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-207-104-2RFGR-HV model number is decoded

The YAR2 series order number YAR 207-104-2RFGR/HV is a SKF insert bearing (Y-bearing) for a 31.75 mm (1.25 in) shaft: grub-screw insert bearing with the inner ring extended on both sides, built to the ISO 15 diameter-series envelope with a sphered OD of 72 mm. Inside is a sealed deep-groove ball set with an extended inner ring, two set screws 120 deg apart doing the shaft locking, and the sphered outer ring providing the unit's static alignment pivot. reading the YAR basic designation: set-screw shaft locking with the screws spaced 120 deg apart; YAR carries the symmetric, both-sides-extended inner ring. inch bore code -104 decodes as 1" +4/16, i.e. 31.75 mm; the metric coded size YAR 207 shares the same envelope but its bore is the metric value, not this one. the HV suffix means stainless rings and balls with food-grade compliant seals and grease (this article also carries the GR outside-surface lubrication groove); capacity is derated versus the carbon-steel part. 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. Selection figures for YAR 207-104-2RFGR/HV: C0/C is 0.708, Pu 0.655 kN is 3.032 % of the 21.6 kN dynamic rating, and the 500 g catalogue mass works out to roughly 15.748 g per millimetre of the 31.75 mm bore. 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. Grease-life arithmetic is dominated by speed: at dn approx 1.66x10^5 the sealed-for-life fill is planned for the catalogue's grease-life regime, which is why the limiting speed and the relubrication interval move together, and high-temperature mounts shorten both even when load is light. Spherical-seat note in numbers: the 72 mm OD is ground spherical, so the self-aligning pivot happens on a circle roughly pi x 51.875 = 162.97 mm in mean circumference — keep that interface greased, because corrosion locking turns the pivot into a fixed misaligned mount. Capacity density: 21.6 kN from 0.500 kg of bearing steel is about 43.2 kN per kilogram, and per width millimetre the 42.9 mm unit carries 0.503 kN of dynamic capacity. 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. 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

  • ventilation and extraction fans
  • small packaging and labelling machines
  • trough conveyor idler drives

Known failure patterns

  • set screws loosen under vibration or reversing load, letting the inner ring spin and fret the shaft at the screw points
  • loose screws back out into the seal/flinger gap, tearing the NBR lip and admitting abrasive dust
  • water or slurry past the seal lip emulsifies the life-long grease and rusts the flinger recess
  • sphered OD and spherical housing bore left dry or painted over: the static self-aligning feature freezes solid with corrosion
  • relubricated with incompatible grease that hardens the factory fill and drags the seals

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Catalogue ratings belong to YAR 207-104-2RFGR/HV as the grub two hv execution; other order numbers of the YAR 207-104 size are different articles (open vs sealed, plain vs rubberized flinger, stainless vs carbon steel) and may carry different ratings or speeds — always quote the full designation.

Frequently asked questions

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

Boundary dimensions: bore 31.75 mm, sphered OD 72 mm, overall width 42.9 mm; weight 500 g. Loads: dynamic 21.6 kN, static 15.3 kN, fatigue 0.655 kN; the only published speed is the 3,200 r/min limiting value.

What does the designation YAR 207-104-2RFGR/HV mean?

reading the YAR basic designation: set-screw shaft locking with the screws spaced 120 deg apart; YAR carries the symmetric, both-sides-extended inner ring. inch bore code -104 decodes as 1" +4/16, i.e. 31.75 mm; the metric coded size YAR 207 shares the same envelope but its bore is the metric value, not this one. the HV suffix means stainless rings and balls with food-grade compliant seals and grease (this article also carries the GR outside-surface lubrication groove); capacity is derated versus the carbon-steel part.

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.

Why is the outside surface spherical?

The convex spherical OD mates with a matching spherical bore in the SKF Y-housing, accommodating initial STATIC misalignment at mounting. It is not a continuous-oscillation pivot and it does not work in a cylindrical plain bore.

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.