Overview
The SKF SIKB12F DE W15N is a metric rod end bearing designed for demanding industrial applications. This maintenance-free spherical plain bearing combines precision engineering with durable construction, making it a reliable choice for equipment requiring angular misalignment accommodation and radial force support in both tensile and compressive directions.
Key Features
- Maintenance-free design with steel/PTFE sliding contact surface
- Female thread (M12 x 1.75) with right-hand direction
- Compact 12x34x16mm metric dimensions
- PTFE composite liner creates smooth running surface during break-in period
- No lubrication required throughout service life
Technical Specifications
- Bore Diameter: 12mm
- Outside Diameter: 34mm
- Width: 16mm
- Thread Type: Female, M12 x 1.75
- Thread Direction: Right-hand
- Bearing Type: Spherical plain bearing (no rolling elements)
- Sliding Surface: Steel/PTFE FRP composite
- Housing Material: Chromed steel
- Lubrication: Maintenance-free (sealed)
Typical Applications
- Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder end connections
- Shaft-to-shaft alignment couplings
- Machinery requiring angular misalignment accommodation
- Industrial automation equipment with radial force loads
- Articulating linkages in manufacturing and construction equipment
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder end fittings
- Industrial machinery requiring M12 x 1.75 female thread connections
- Systems requiring 12mm bore diameter rod ends
- Equipment needing maintenance-free spherical plain bearing solutions
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- SKF SIKB12F (all variants)
- SKF SIKB12F/VZ019
- Other equivalent 12mm bore female rod ends with M12 x 1.75 thread (verify exact specifications before ordering)
Works With
- Hydraulic system components and connectors
- Pneumatic actuator assemblies
- Industrial machinery and automation platforms
- Standard metric thread fastening systems
