SKF STO 6 TN cam follower and support roller
- Brand
- SKF
- Category
- Bearings
- Subcategory
- Cam follower and support roller
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Description
SKF STO 6 TN belongs to cam follower and support roller, part of our Bearings range. Tell us how many you need by WhatsApp or email and we'll get back to you promptly with a quote for STO 6 TN and any equivalents.
The SKF STO TN line covers cam followers and support rollers built to carry radial loads where mounting space is limited and installation has to stay simple. They suit cam drives, linear guidance and transmission arrangements, and their internal design supports proper lubrication over the life of the bearing.
Reading the code is straightforward. STO identifies the cam follower and support roller series, TN tells you the roller runs with a polyamide cage, and the figure between them gives the outside diameter in millimeters. So STO 6 TN measures 6 mm across the outside diameter, and STO 8 TN measures 8 mm, both sharing the same cage material. A quick look at the label tells you the series, the size and the cage type.
You will find these rollers in machine tools, packaging machinery, conveyors, industrial printers and cam mechanisms. Automotive, metalworking and food processing plants rely on them wherever motion has to stay precise and surfaces have to resist wear. Because the envelope is small, they fit into tight assemblies and handle radial loads in either direction.
Selection comes down to three things: outside diameter, width and the load the position actually sees. The shaft fit has to match the application, and alignment matters, since misalignment introduces axial forces the roller was not chosen for. Lubricant choice should account for the polyamide cage and the operating temperature, and adding a suitable seal pays off in dirty surroundings.
On equivalences, STO TN rollers follow the same international designation used by other manufacturers, so a cross to another maker is possible when dimensions and capacities line up. Check tolerances and cage type before substituting, because these details are not always identical from one brand to the next.
Send the complete part number by WhatsApp or email to get a quote. Our team responds quickly, can point you to equivalent options and will help you match the roller to your application.
Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances: Message us the part number on WhatsApp and we'll verify its dimensions and version with the manufacturer's datasheet.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I read the STO TN code on these SKF rollers?
- STO is the cam follower and support roller series, TN means a polyamide cage, and the number in the middle is the outside diameter in millimeters. STO 6 TN, for instance, has a 6 mm outside diameter.
- What kind of equipment uses SKF cam followers and support rollers?
- They appear in cams, linear guides, conveyors, machine tools and packaging equipment, and in automotive, metalworking and food industry settings where precise movement and wear resistance matter.
- What should I check before choosing an STO TN roller?
- Confirm the outside diameter, width and load capacity for the position. Make sure the shaft fit and alignment are correct, and pick a lubricant that works with the polyamide cage and the temperature in service.