Angular Contact Ball B. SKF 7317 BECBM

The SKF 7317 BECBM angular contact ball bearing, measuring 85 × 180 × 41 mm, accommodates combined radial and single-direction axial loads whilst maintaining high positioning accuracy.

The 7317 BECBM angular contact ball bearing is a single-row rolling bearing made from standard bearing steel (100Cr6) in an open design. Thanks to the contact angle of 40 degrees, this design accommodates significant axial forces in one direction as well as simultaneously acting radial forces. The outer ring has neither a flange nor a groove. The Explorer version combines dimensional accuracy to tolerance class P6 with enhanced running accuracy to class P5 for demanding industrial applications.

In which configurations does the 7317 BECBM angular contact ball bearing accommodate axial forces?

The rolling bearing absorbs high axial forces in a defined direction and guides shafts precisely under combined loads. As a single angular contact ball bearing only absorbs axial loads in one direction, the bearing arrangement usually requires a second bearing mounted in the opposite direction. When mounted in pairs in an O or X arrangement, this bearing set has low axial play due to its design. This feature facilitates axial fixation within the overall system and promotes smooth running.

What are the distinctive features of the brass cage and the open design?

The solid brass cage guides the rolling elements with minimal vibration and offers high rigidity under dynamic operating conditions and during rapid changes in speed. The open design allows for flexible lubrication via the operational oil or grease circuit within a temperature range of -20 to +150 degrees. As there are no integrated seals, the lubricant reaches the contact surfaces between the balls and the bearing raceways directly.