YAR-216-2F bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The YAR-216-2F is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 80 x 140 x 77.8 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 = 140 mm d = 80 B = 77.8 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 80 mm, outer diameter D 140 mm, width B 77.8 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 80 mm
Outer diameter D 140 mm
Width B 77.8 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield 2RS
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 72.8 kN
Basic static load rating C0 53 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 2.16 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 2400 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 2500 g
Manufacturer designation YAR 216-2F
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 3.15 in
Outer diameter D 5.512 in
Width B 3.063 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 30 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) 43 of 45
Bore above smallest YAR2-series size 68 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
YAR ISO 15 verify
Commonly quoted cross reference; confirm against the target catalog before ordering.
ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; seal suffix convention varies by brand (2RS / DDU / LLU / 2RSR) — verify seal design and temperature range. Brand-specific OEM equivalents pending multi-source data.

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-216-2F model number is decoded

The YAR2 series order number YAR 216-2F is a SKF insert bearing (Y-bearing) for a 80 mm 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 140 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. the size code 216 carries the usual bore arithmetic — 80 mm (code 16 x 5) — while the leading 2 marks the ISO 15 diameter series 2 sphered-OD envelope. the -2F external design pairs a nitrile contact seal with a plain sheet-steel thrower on both sides — a two-stage exclusion chain of flinger first, sealing lip second, typical of farm and conveyor duty. Envelope 80x140x77.8 mm (3.15x5.512x3.063 in), outer ring 30 mm wide, C 72.8 kN, C0 53 kN, Pu 2.16 kN. The catalogue publishes a single speed ceiling, the limiting speed: 2,400 r/min; mass 2500 g. Bore-to-OD planning: OD 140 over bore 80 is a 1.75x step, while bore/overall-width gives 1.028; the spherical seat in the matching Y-housing must be specified to the 140 mm OD, not to a cylindrical housing bore. Inner-geometry cross-reference: the catalogue shoulder diameters (d1 97.4 mm) set the shaft-abutment and sleeve limits; an abutment larger than these numbers contacts the seal or the plain flinger. Static-first planning: the 0.681 kN of C0 per overall-width millimetre is the figure for belt tension peaks and rotor imbalance standstill loads on the 80 mm shaft, not the 72.8 kN L10 value. Width accounting on this execution: 77.8 mm overall and 30 mm outer-ring width leave the housing designer 47.8 mm of inner-ring projection to accommodate the locking arrangement. Load balance for documentation: C0 53 kN against C 72.8 kN gives a 0.728 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. 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. Service tip for YAR-216-2F: 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 30 mm radial section.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • heavy fan and heater units
  • crusher and screen auxiliary shafts
  • bulk-handling conveyor 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
  • shaft tolerance too loose for point locking: the screws deform the soft inner ring but never reach a rigid seat
  • 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
  • misalignment beyond the static seat capability loads the seals continuously, wearing one lip through in weeks

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 47.6 mm s1 dimension is the screw seating geometry inside the 47.8 mm of extended inner ring; a shaft step that crowds that side prevents the screws reaching the shaft squarely.
  • Do not specify the 80 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 80 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-216-2F?

Boundary dimensions: bore 80 mm, sphered OD 140 mm, overall width 77.8 mm; weight 2500 g. Loads: dynamic 72.8 kN, static 53 kN, fatigue 2.16 kN; the only published speed is the 2,400 r/min limiting value.

What does the designation YAR 216-2F 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. the size code 216 carries the usual bore arithmetic — 80 mm (code 16 x 5) — while the leading 2 marks the ISO 15 diameter series 2 sphered-OD envelope. the -2F external design pairs a nitrile contact seal with a plain sheet-steel thrower on both sides — a two-stage exclusion chain of flinger first, sealing lip second, typical of farm and conveyor duty.

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.

How is YAR-216-2F 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.

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.