16100 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 16100 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 10 x 28 x 8 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 10 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 28 mm |
| Width B | 8 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel, stamped ribbon (J-type) |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 5.07 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2.36 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 0.1 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 60000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 38000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 24 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 16100 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.
Dimensions in inches & 16100-series range
| Bore d | 0.394 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 1.102 in |
| Width B | 0.315 in |
| ISO bore code | 00 |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 9 mm |
| Smallest bore in 16100-series | 10 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 16100-series | 30 mm |
| Width range across 16100-series | 8–8 mm |
| Bore position in 16100-series (smallest first) | 1 of 2 |
| Bore above smallest 16100-series size | 0 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16100-ZZ | SKF | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | Same 10×28×8 mm envelope and equivalent catalogue ratings; 16100-2Z is the two non-contact shields execution of this size — boundary dimensions interchangeable, only the seal/shield/cage execution differs. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the 16100 model number is decoded
The 16100-series is SKF's extra-narrow large-OD deep-groove section; bore code 00 follows the 10/12/15/17 mm exception table, so 16100 fits a 10 mm shaft. The envelope is 10×28×8 mm (0.394×1.102×0.315 in) with a 9.0 mm radial section height, C 5.07 kN, C0 2.36 kN and Pu 0.1 kN. The open 16100 carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. Limiting speed 38000 r/min, catalogue mass 24 g. A thin section saves space but leaves little margin for misalignment or shaft deflection.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- space-constrained gearboxes
- clutch and transmission assemblies
- robotics and automation joints
- lay shafts and idler shafts
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without external seals
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- edge loading from shaft deflection or housing misalignment
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling once the catalogue L10 life is exceeded
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Do not preload 16100 to silence it: a deep-groove ball bearing is not angular-contact, and axial preload only raises temperature and shortens grease life.
- Do not preload 16100 to silence it: a deep-groove ball bearing is not angular-contact, and axial preload only raises temperature and shortens grease life.
- Open 16100 needs external sealing at the arrangement level; in dusty housings its life depends entirely on those external seals and the regreasing schedule.
- Plan a relubrication interval for 16100; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- The fatigue load limit is 0.1 kN; it feeds the equivalent-mean-load check, not the basic life calculation — do not substitute one for the other.
- Fillet radii must clear the 16100 chamfer so the 8 mm-wide ring seats square; an oversized shaft radius creates point contact on the ring face.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 16100?
The SKF 16100 measures 10 mm bore × 28 mm OD × 8 mm width (0.394 × 1.102 × 0.315 in), mass about 24 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
How does the bore code in 16100 work?
Codes 00–03 follow the exception table (10, 12, 15, 17 mm): 16100 fits a 10 mm shaft. Code × 5 starts at code 04.
How heavy is 16100?
Catalogue mass is 24 g for 16100; seal and cage executions of the same envelope differ by a few grams.
What load can 16100 take?
Catalogue values for 16100: dynamic C 5.07 kN, static C0 2.36 kN, fatigue limit Pu 0.1 kN. Use C in life calculation and C0 for static checks at 10 mm bore.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.