Ball Studs | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Thread Pitch Thread Pitch

	Ball Diameter Ball Diameter

10 mm

13 mm

16 mm

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Zinc

	Finish Finish

Zinc Plated

Chrome Plated

	Thread Length Thread Length

	For Socket ID For Socket ID

10 mm

13 mm

16 mm

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Shank Thread Size Shank Thread Size

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Shank Gender Shank Gender


Female	Male

	Ball Stud Thread Size Ball Stud Thread Size

	Shank Thread Direction Shank Thread Direction

Right Hand

Left Hand

	Ball Stud Thread Direction Ball Stud Thread Direction

Right Hand

Left Hand

	Bracket Material Bracket Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

	Shank Center Length Shank Center Length

	Maximum Ball Swivel Maximum Ball Swivel

	Ball Stud Length Ball Stud Length

	Overall Width Overall Width

	Shank Thread Length Shank Thread Length

401 Products

About Rod Ends

Ball Studs for Gas Springs

Attach ball socket end fittings to these studs to mount gas springs.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Studs for Gas Springs

Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments.

Ball Stud Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Pair with ball socket end fittings to mount your gas spring in almost any position.

Nonmagnetic Ball Stud Mounting
Brackets for Gas Springs

Suitable for use near sensitive electronic applications, these ball stud mounting brackets are aluminum, which is nonmagnetic.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Stud
Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments.

90° Angle Ball Stud Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Pair these 90° angle brackets with ball socket end fittings to mount your gas spring in almost any position.

Corrosion-Resistant 90° Angle Ball Stud
Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments.

Nonmagnetic 90° Angle Ball Stud
Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Suitable for use near sensitive electronic applications, these ball stud mounting brackets are aluminum, which is nonmagnetic.

Corrosion-Resistant 30° Angle Ball Stud
Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Made from stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance in damp environments.

30° Angle Ball Stud Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Pair these 30° angle brackets with ball socket end fittings to mount your gas spring in almost any position.

Nonmagnetic 30° Angle Ball Stud
Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Suitable for use near sensitive electronic applications, these ball stud mounting brackets are aluminum, which is nonmagnetic.

90° Angle Offset-Arm Ball Stud
Mounting Brackets for Gas Springs

Pair these 90° angle offset-arm brackets with ball socket end fittings to mount your gas spring in almost any position.

Fitting Assortments for Gas Springs

Keep a convenient selection of gas spring fittings on hand—assortments include ball socket end fittings, eyelet end fittings, and ball studs.

Ball Joint Linkages

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages

These linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of internally threaded ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Ball Joint Linkages

Able to stand up to frequent use, these linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have an oil-embedded bronze insert that slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have a slippery PTFE liner that reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

A slippery PTFE liner reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication. An internally threaded rod end connects to threaded rods, studs, and other parts with male threads.

Ball Joint Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel and zinc ball joint linkages.

Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

These ball joint linkages are made of steel.

Corrosion-Resistant Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel ball joint linkages.

Bent-Swivel Ball Joint Linkages

Use these bent linkages for light duty applications.

Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Use these externally threaded linkages to create inline pivoting connections.

Internally Threaded Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Use these linkages to create inline pivoting connections. They have internal threads on one end and external threads on the other.

Ball Joint Rod End Inserts

Without changing the ID, these inserts handle some misalignment on rod ends.