What thread type does this rod end feature?

This rod end features a metric M12 male thread with left-hand rotation.

What is the bore diameter of the bearing?

The inner ring bore diameter measures exactly 12 mm.

Does this SKF rod end require lubrication?

No, thanks to the PTFE FRP sliding contact surface, it is completely maintenance-free.

Is the SKF SALKB 12 F fitted with seals?

No, this model is an open design without integrated seals.

What does the prefix SAL indicate in SALKB 12 F?

The SAL prefix indicates that the rod end has a left-hand thread.

SKF SALKB 12 F Rod head with male thread, left-hand thread 12 mm, M 12

Supplier number: SKF SALKB 12 F | EAN 7316570066067

Recommended Retail Price €120.10

59.40 tax incl.

€49.09 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 19/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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Maintenance-free performance with SALKB 12 F

Practical benefits

Completely free of regular maintenance: The self-lubricating sliding surface ensures reliable operation without you ever needing to apply periodic lubrication or grease.
Quick and precise installation: With the M12 left-hand male thread, you can easily mount and adjust this rod end within your mechanical linkages.
Smooth motion with low friction: The engineered contact design minimizes wear and friction, giving you consistent movement and extended service life.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Skf salkb 12 f rod end, you ensure reliable, maintenance-free power transmission across your mechanical linkages and machinery. Thanks to its self-lubricating sliding surface, you eliminate the need for periodic relubrication, preventing downtime and saving valuable maintenance time. This open-design rod end accommodates angular misalignments and tilting motions with minimal friction. Featuring an M12 left-hand male thread and a 12 mm bore diameter, it installs directly and accurately, making it ideal for adjusting tension and length on tie rods and control linkages.

Product information FAQ

€59.40

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Inner diameter: 12 mm
Connection type: External thread
Thread type: Metric - Left
Sealing (bearing): Without seals
Maintenance free: Yes
Connection size: M12

Product description

These SKF rod ends have an injection moulded sliding layer of PTFE FRP between the housing and the inner ring. This sliding contact surface combination is maintenance-free. The male thread is available with a left- (prefix SAL) or right-hand thread.

Long service life
Maintenance-free
Relatively insensitive to contaminants
Low coefficient of friction
Simple and ready-to-mount

Documents

⤓ Technical data sheet PDF

All Features

Inner diameter: 12 mm
Connection type: External thread
Thread type: Metric - Left
Sealing (bearing): Without seals
Maintenance free: Yes
Connection size: M12
Basic static load rating: 15
Attachment feature, rod end shank: Left-hand male thread
Material, housing: Steel
Sliding contact surface combination: Steel/PTFE FRP
Housing length, total: 72
Maintenance: Maintenance-free
Thread designation: M 12
Outside diameter, housing eye: 33
Bore diameter, bearing inner ring: 12
Sealing: Without
Material, inner ring: Bearing steel
Width, bearing inner ring: 16
Width, housing eye: 12.5
Basic dynamic load rating: 13.2
Centre height, housing (from end of shank): 54

Brand SKF
01390392
EAN 7316570066067
Supplier number SKF SALKB 12 F

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What thread type does this rod end feature?: This rod end features a metric M12 male thread with left-hand rotation.
What is the bore diameter of the bearing?: The inner ring bore diameter measures exactly 12 mm.
Does this SKF rod end require lubrication?: No, thanks to the PTFE FRP sliding contact surface, it is completely maintenance-free.
Is the SKF SALKB 12 F fitted with seals?: No, this model is an open design without integrated seals.
What does the prefix SAL indicate in SALKB 12 F?: The SAL prefix indicates that the rod end has a left-hand thread.