SKF 51104 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The SKF 51104 is a thrust ball bearing manufactured by SKF. It belongs to the 51100 series and features dimensions of 20 × 35 × 10 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 12,500 N and a static load rating of 9,300 N, making it suitable for medium-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)20 mm
Outside Diameter (D)35 mm
Width (B)10 mm
Weight0.038 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)12,500 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)9,300 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)7,500 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)10,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 51100 series bearings are commonly used in automotive steering mechanisms, machine tool tables, and applications with pure axial loads.

Brand Cross-Reference — 51104 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the SKF 51104. All share identical dimensions (20×35×10mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
SKFSKF 51104 ✦12,5009,300
Timken Timken 51104 12,500 9,300
NACHI NACHI 51104 12,500 9,300
KOYO KOYO 51104 12,500 9,300
Timken Timken 51104 12,500 9,300
FAG FAG 51104 12,500 9,300
NSK NSK 51104 12,500 9,300
NTN NTN 51104 12,500 9,300
SKF SKF 51104 12,500 9,300

Available Variants

The SKF 51104 base bearing is available in these configurations:

SKF 51104-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
SKF 51104-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 51104-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 51104-C3
"Open
SKF 51104-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 51104-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
SKF 51104-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 51104-NR
Open with snap ring
SKF 51104-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
SKF 51104-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
SKF 51104-C3
Open, C3 clearance
SKF 51104-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
SKF 51104-ZZ
Double metal shielded
SKF 51104-2RS
Double rubber sealed
SKF 51104
Open (no seal/shield)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the SKF 51104?

The SKF 51104 has a bore diameter of 20mm, outside diameter of 35mm, and width of 10mm. It weighs 0.038kg.

What is the load capacity of the SKF 51104?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 12,500 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 9,300 N. The maximum recommended speed is 7,500 rpm with grease lubrication or 10,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to SKF 51104?

The 51104 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 20×35×10mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.