STO-10 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

Specification table

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 15 support rollers / ch. 16 cam followers) · extracted 2026-09-30

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 15 support rollers / ch. 16 cam followers); 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.

Cross references & equivalents

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 STO-10 model number is decoded

the 30 mm outside diameter runs on the track while the 10 mm bore takes the pin or shaft; the 12 mm overall width spreads the Hertzian contact over the outer ring published ratings C 8.25 kN and C0 8.8 kN already include the bending-stress correction for the unsupported outer ring — the C/C0 ratio of 0.94 is typical for support roller without flange rings, with inner ring executions fatigue load limit Pu 1.04 kN at 10 mm bore gives a specific load of 0.82 kN per mm; the limiting speed is 6,000 r/min the 12 mm width carries the load at 0.69 kN per mm of roller complement; section height 10.0 mm between bore and track surface determines the outer-ring bending stiffness mass 49 g over a 30x12 mm envelope works out to 0.136 g per mm² of projected area — a useful figure when sizing the drive inertia for medium-high-speed cam duty with a 10 mm bore this is one of the smallest sizes listed; the reduced section height limits the outer-ring bending stiffness, so track alignment must be held closely the STO prefix identifies the open, flangeless support roller design — it relies on the 10 mm pin and the housing shoulders for lateral guidance, and the printed 6000 r/min limiting speed reflects the unshielded roller complement typical applications include glass processing line conveyors, linear guide and track systems and robotic arm track guidance this size is commonly specified for glass processing line conveyors and linear guide and track systems, where the 30 mm track diameter and 10 mm bore fit standard cam and rail geometries in robotic arm track guidance the 30 mm outer ring provides the rolling contact while the inner ring bore simplifies mounting; the 49 g mass is low enough for rapid indexing cycles the needle roller complement is sensitive to misalignment; a bent shaft or angled track creates uneven load distribution and early raceway pitting without flange rings the roller needs lateral guidance from the housing shoulders — running without side support lets the roller walk off the track

Typical equipment & failure modes

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

• mounting on a worn or undersized pin reduces the effective clearance and can preload the roller hot
• the needle roller complement is sensitive to misalignment; a bent shaft or angled track creates uneven load distribution and early raceway pitting
• the narrow width concentrates the Hertzian contact stress; verify the track material hardness is sufficient for the calculated contact pressure