STO45 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The STO45 is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 45 x 85 x 19.8 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | FAG |
| Bore diameter d | 45 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 85 mm |
| Width B | 19.8 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 25 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 44 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 6 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 750 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 576 g |
| Manufacturer designation | STO45 |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | HR1 2026-09-25 |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 |
Source: catalog reference (HR1 2026-09-25) · extracted 2026-09-30
Parameters extracted from the official FAG Rolling Bearings catalogue (HR1 2026-09-25); FAG® is a trademark of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized FAG/Schaeffler distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at schaeffler.com.
Dimensions in inches & sto-series range
| Bore d | 1.772 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.346 in |
| Width B | 0.78 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 20 mm |
| Smallest bore in sto-series | 6 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in sto-series | 90 mm |
| Width range across sto-series | 9.8–19.8 mm |
| Bore position in sto-series (smallest first) | 12 of 13 |
| Bore above smallest sto-series size | 39 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| STO45 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 STO45 model number is decoded
envelope 45×85×19.8 mm: the 85 mm outside diameter is the track-running surface — a thick-walled outer ring over a 45 mm bore — and the 19.8 mm width sets the contact width on the mating track the catalogue lists C 25 kN and C0 44 kN for the STO yoke-type track roller with inner ring, without axial guidance; the C/C0 ratio of 0.57 reflects a rolling-element pack sized for heavy static track loading, and the 20.0 mm radial section gives the outer ring its bending stiffness fatigue load limit Cur is 6 kN at 45 mm bore, equivalent to 0.56 kN of dynamic rating per millimetre — the limiting speed is 750 r/min and, as for HR1 track rollers, no thermal reference speed is published the 45 mm bore takes the mounting pin or shaft; across the 19.8 mm contact width the dynamic rating works out to 1.26 kN per millimetre of rolling-element complement mass is 576 g, or 0.34 g per mm² of the 85×19.8 mm track envelope — inertia that the drive must accelerate on every index of the cam 45 mm pin bore marks the medium range: mounting forces and fits become critical, and the 576 g mass calls for proper induction or press tooling rather than hand fitting Reading STO: yoke roller with inner ring, no flanges; the 19.8 mm-wide unit is located laterally by housing shoulders or circlips rather than by integral ribs Because the inner ring is supplied, the mounting pin only needs standard bearing-seat tolerance and surface — hardening to raceway quality is unnecessary Typical applications include cam drives and indexing tables, printing press sheet-transfer grippers and woodworking machine feed tracks, where the 85 mm track diameter and 25 kN dynamic rating match the duty. In cam drives and indexing tables the unit fits a compact 45 mm seat, and in printing press sheet-transfer grippers the 576 g mass keeps follower kinetics light. Designers also specify it for woodworking machine feed tracks, relying on the 19.8 mm width and the published 44 kN static rating. Yoke lugs must support the pin on both sides over its full length — single-sided support turns the pin into a cantilever beam. Flangeless STO/RSTO/RNA22/NA22 rollers need external axial location; circlips or shoulders must control end float or the roller walks off the track.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- cam drives and indexing tables
- automatic assembly machine carriages
- woodworking machine feed tracks
- packaging machine timing mechanisms
Known failure patterns
- outer-ring fatigue cracking across the unsupported track zone under excessive static load
- track-side brinelling when the mating rail is softer than the roller running surface
- flat spots from standing loads or very short oscillating strokes on full-complement rollers
- seal lip failure and grease loss after sustained running above the limiting speed (PP/2RSR executions)
- edge wear from skewed tracks that exceed the crowned-profile correction range
- pin-seat fretting where a hard journal requirement (RSTO/RNA22) was met with a soft pin
- roller walk-off in flangeless STO/RSTO executions with uncontrolled lateral float
- contamination entry through open sides in dusty or wash-down environments
- cage fracture in caged NATR/STO rollers exposed to heavy shock
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Yoke lugs must support the pin on both sides over its full length — single-sided support turns the pin into a cantilever beam.
- Flangeless STO/RSTO/RNA22/NA22 rollers need external axial location; circlips or shoulders must control end float or the roller walks off the track.
- Full-complement NATV/NUTR/PWTR rollers make heat and flat-spot easily — slow continuous rotation is fine, stationary load on a turning track is not.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the STO45?
The STO45 is a STO yoke-type track roller with inner ring, without axial guidance with 85 mm outside diameter, 45 mm bore and 19.8 mm width, envelope 45×85×19.8 mm. Mass is 576 g.
What does the STO45 designation mean in the FAG/INA HR1 catalogue?
STO45 identifies this STO yoke-type track roller with inner ring, without axial guidance in the Schaeffler HR1 rolling bearings catalogue. The envelope is 45×85×19.8 mm and the catalogue ratings are C 25 kN, C0 44 kN, Cur 6 kN.
What is the load capacity of the STO45?
The basic dynamic load rating C is 25 kN and the basic static load rating C0 is 44 kN; the fatigue load limit Cur is 6 kN. For track rollers these values already cover the thick-walled outer ring bending case on an unsupported track.
What is the maximum speed of the STO45?
HR1 lists a limiting speed of 750 r/min for track rollers and no thermal reference speed. The crowned thick-walled outer ring and (on stud types) the stud contact make the limiting speed the governing figure.
What must the mating track and pin look like for the STO45?
The track should be flat, harder than the roller contact and clean; the crowned 85 mm outer surface tolerates only small angular error. The inner ring lets the 45 mm pin run at normal machined tolerance; lateral guidance comes from the adjacent structure on flangeless executions.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog HR1 2026-09-25 on 2026-09-30. Read our editorial & correction policy.