Angular Contact Ball B. SKF 7314 BEP

The SKF 7314 BEP angular contact ball bearing, with a 70 mm bore and a 40-degree contact angle, provides a robust bearing solution for unilateral axial and radial forces.

The SKF 7314 BEP single-row angular contact ball bearing accommodates both radial and axial forces simultaneously thanks to its internal geometry. With main dimensions of 70 mm inner diameter, 150 mm outer diameter and 35 mm width, the raceways in the inner and outer rings transmit the loads at an angle to the bearing axis. Manufactured from standard rolling bearing steel 100Cr6 and fitted with a lightweight polyamide cage, this design complies with the standard tolerance class P0/PN or ABEC 1.

What is the 7314 BEP angular contact ball bearing suitable for in mechanical engineering?

It is used in applications where high radial loads act in conjunction with axial forces in a single direction. The design is intended for shaft mountings subject to axial loads acting in one direction only. As single-row angular contact ball bearings can only accommodate axial forces from one direction, they are usually fitted in pairs within a machine assembly or as a counter-bearing to a second rolling bearing that supports the axial force in the opposite direction.

What advantages does the 40-degree contact angle offer in terms of design?

The 40-degree contact angle gives the series a high axial load-carrying capacity. The line of action of the force runs at a steep angle, enabling the bearing to absorb axial forces. As an open bearing, this model has no integrated seals. Design engineers must therefore ensure that the housing is externally sealed and that continuous lubrication is provided. The polyamide cage ensures low inertia and is suitable for operating temperatures ranging from –20 to +120 degrees Celsius.