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Shank Thread Size

ID

Rod End Type

Ball Joint Linkage

Shank Gender

Material

Oil-Embedded Bronze

Stainless Steel

Shank Thread Direction

Thread Size

Overall Thickness

Maximum Ball Swivel

50° or greater

Lubrication

Shank Center Length

Ball Stud Thread Size

Static Radial Load Capacity

Less than 10,000 lb.

10,000 lb. to 99,999 lb.

100,000 lb. to 199,999 lb.

200,000 lb. to 299,999 lb.

300,000 lb. or greater

Shank Thread Length

Ball Material

Stainless Steel

Overall Width

Finish

Black Zinc Plated

Corrosion-Resistant Coated

Phosphate Coated

Shank Thread Pitch

OD

Thread Direction

RoHS

Compliant with Exemptions

REACH

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

DFARS Specialty Metals

Insert Material

Oil-Embedded Bronze

Polyurethane Rubber

Stainless Steel

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Power Transmission

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

Rod End Inserts

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of rod ends

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

U-Joints

Transfer torque between shafts at an angle; handle more torque and misalignment than flexible shafts

Building and Machinery Hardware

Positioning Arms

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

Material Handling

Hitch Balls

Mount to hitch inserts and use with hitch receivers and couplers to tow trailers

Hitch-Ball Couplers

Hitch-Ball Couplers

Bolt or weld to trailers and connect to hitch balls on vehicles for towing

Hitch Pins

Secure hitch inserts to hitch receivers for towing

Hitch Receivers

Hitch Receivers

Use with hitch inserts and pins to create a complete hitch for towing

Hitch Inserts

Fit into hitch receivers and secure with a hitch pin to create a connection for towing

Hitch-Ball Coupler Locks

Hitch-Ball Coupler Locks

Insert into the hitch-ball coupler latch or socket on your trailer to prevent theft

Hitch Kits

Everything you need to attach a hitch to your vehicle’s receiver

Tow Eyes

Mount to trailers and connect to tow hooks or drawbar couplers on vehicles for towing

Tow Hooks

Bolt to vehicles and connect to tow eyes on trailers for towing

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Secure to forklift forks and slide in a hitch to adapt a forklift for towing

Drawbar Couplers

Drawbar Couplers

Use with drawbar rings to connect trailers to vehicles; also known as pintle hitches

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)