What type of thread does this rod end feature?

It features a metric M16 internal female thread with left-hand direction.

What is the bore diameter of the bearing?

The bore inner diameter is 16 mm.

Is the SKF SILKAC 16 M maintenance-free?

No, this rod end requires regular maintenance and periodic relubrication.

Does this rod end have integrated seals?

No, this is an open version without seals.

SKF SILKAC 16 M rod head with female thread, left-hand thread 16 mm, M 16

Supplier number: SKF SILKAC 16 M | EAN 7316577023186

Recommended Retail Price €208.60

103.20 tax incl.

€85.29 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

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Practical benefits

Convenient relubrication design: You extend service life significantly by relubricating the steel and bronze sliding surface through the integrated grease nipple.
Left-hand thread fitting: You achieve a secure and exact connection in your linkage assembly using the internal M16 left-hand thread.
High radial strength: The durable steel housing reliably accommodates alternating radial loads during demanding mechanical operations.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Skf silkac 16 M rod end, you transfer mechanical forces smoothly and reliably across dynamic linkages. This open-design rod end features a 16 mm bore and an internal metric M16 left-hand thread, perfect for fine length adjustments in linkage and cylinder assemblies. The steel-on-bronze sliding surface accommodates angular misalignments while handling heavy radial loads with ease. Using the integrated grease nipple, you carry out routine relubrication quickly, extending the working life of your mechanical setup.

Product information FAQ

€103.20

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Key features according to our expert

Inner diameter: 16 mm
Connection type: Internal thread
Thread type: Metric - Left
Sealing (bearing): Without seals
Maintenance free: Nein
Connection size: M16

Product description

These SKF rod ends contain a spherical plain bearing with a steel/bronze sliding contact surface combination. The bearing requires maintenance, sizes 6 and larger can be relubricated via a grease fitting in the housing and via the shank. The female thread is available with a left- (prefix SIL) or right-hand thread.

Suitable where lubricant starvation might occur
Simple and ready-to-mount
Easy to relubricate (sizes >= 6)

Documents

⤓ Technical data sheet PDF

All Features

Inner diameter: 16 mm
Connection type: Internal thread
Thread type: Metric - Left
Sealing (bearing): Without seals
Maintenance free: Nein
Connection size: M16
Basic static load rating: 29
Attachment feature, rod end shank: Left-hand female thread
Material, housing: Steel
Sliding contact surface combination: Steel/bronze
Housing length, total: 86
Maintenance: Relubrication required
Thread designation: M 16
Outside diameter, housing eye: 43
Bore diameter, bearing inner ring: 16
Sealing: Without
Material, inner ring: Bearing steel
Width, bearing inner ring: 21
Width, housing eye: 15.5
Basic dynamic load rating: 21.6
Centre height, housing (from end of shank): 64

Brand SKF
01390296
EAN 7316577023186
Supplier number SKF SILKAC 16 M

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What type of thread does this rod end feature?: It features a metric M16 internal female thread with left-hand direction.
What is the bore diameter of the bearing?: The bore inner diameter is 16 mm.
Is the SKF SILKAC 16 M maintenance-free?: No, this rod end requires regular maintenance and periodic relubrication.
Does this rod end have integrated seals?: No, this is an open version without seals.