Angular Contact Ball B. SKF 7332 BCBM

SKF single-row angular contact ball bearing 7332 BCBM with a 160 mm bore, 340 mm outer diameter and a brass cage for combined loads.

The SKF 7332 BCBM angular contact ball bearing is a single-row rolling bearing designed to accommodate combined loads from radial and axial forces. Manufactured from standard roller bearing steel (100Cr6), this open, large-size bearing has a tolerance class of P0/PN or ABEC 1 and a standard radial clearance. Thanks to its solid brass cage and wide temperature range of -20 to +200 degrees, this design is suitable for demanding thermal conditions.

What loads can the 7332 BCBM angular contact ball bearing withstand?

This single-row bearing supports radial forces as well as unidirectional axial forces. The pronounced contact angle of 40 degrees allows it to accommodate high axial forces in one direction whilst simultaneously supporting a radial load. For axial loads acting from both sides, the 7332 BCBM angular contact ball bearing can be mounted in pairs in an O or X arrangement, whereby the bearing set has a design-determined low axial clearance.

What is the effect of the 40-degree contact angle and the brass cage?

The 40-degree contact angle directs the resultant force at an angle to the radial plane and supports the mounted shaft against axial thrusts. The dimensionally stable brass cage guides the rolling elements with minimal vibration and withstands thermal stresses. As the bearing is of open design and has no flange on the outer ring, the surrounding housing structure provides the lubrication and acts as a seal against external contaminants.