Angular Contact Ball B. SKF 7208 BECBP

The SKF 7208 BECBP angular contact ball bearing, with a 40 mm bore and an 80 mm outer diameter, offers high load-carrying capacity for combined loads.

This single-row angular contact ball bearing 7208 BECBP accommodates radial forces as well as single-direction axial forces. Thanks to the Explorer design from SKF Rolling Bearings, the component meets the increased demands of continuous industrial operation. The open bearing, made from standard rolling-element bearing steel (100Cr6), is externally lubricated and is suitable for operating temperatures ranging from -20 to +120 degrees. A low-friction polyamide cage guides the rolling elements precisely at normal radial clearance.

What is the 7208 BECBP angular contact ball bearing suitable for in operation?

Design engineers prefer to use this rolling bearing in bearing locations that, in addition to radial forces, are subjected to significant one-sided axial loads. Applications include shaft mountings with combined loads and axial guiding forces. As single-row angular contact ball bearings can only accommodate axial forces in one direction, they are often fitted in a face-to-face arrangement with a second bearing. The design without a flange or groove on the outer ring facilitates direct fitting into cylindrical housing bores.

What is the function of the 40-degree contact angle and the pairing?

The 40-degree contact angle gives this bearing a high axial load-carrying capacity in the direction of action. When mounted in pairs in an O or X arrangement, the bearing set has a defined, low axial clearance set by the manufacturer, which simplifies adjustment within the housing. In terms of manufacturing quality, this model combines dimensional accuracy P6 with enhanced running accuracy to tolerance class P5, which minimises vibrations in concentricity.