Technical Specification Sheet — SKF SIKB12F (Rod End, Female Thread, Maintenance-Free)

Identification

• Brand: SKF
• Item Number / Part No.: SIKB12F
• Also known as: DSI12T/K; GIKFR12PW; GIKR12-PW-A
• EAN: 7316577003836
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 7316577003836
• Product ID: 10244701
• Category: Rod End
• Country of Origin: Germany

Dimensions & Weight

Metric

• Inner (d): 12 mm
• Outer (D): 34 mm
• Width (B): 16 mm
• Weight: 0.120 kg

Inch

• Inner (d): 0.4724 in
• Outer (D): 1.3386 in
• Width (B): 0.6299 in

Design / Construction

• Type: Rod end with spherical plain bearing
• Thread Type: Female thread
• Thread Direction: Right-hand
• Seal: None (open)
• Maintenance: Maintenance-free version
• Sliding Contact / Contact Material: Steel on PTFE (fiber-reinforced polymer)
• Lubrication Hole / Groove: Without lubrication groove

Suffix Meaning

• F: Steel/PTFE composite (maintenance-free)

Product Description (Listing-Ready)

The SKF SIKB12F is a female-thread rod end incorporating a spherical plain bearing (no rolling elements). Rod ends are commonly used on hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders and linkage connections, allowing misalignment while supporting radial forces in tension or compression.

This maintenance-free design uses a steel-on-PTFE sliding contact. During the run-in period, PTFE transfers to the mating surface and helps create a smooth, low-friction contact area, improving fit and reducing wear.