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2,561 Products

Power Transmission

Rod Ends

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

1,615 products

Swivel Joints

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

136 products

Rod End Inserts

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

29 products

Rod End Seals

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

16 products

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

8 products

Gas Spring Mounts

Attach gas springs to panels, lids, and doors using a bracket or stud

121 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

73 products

Gas Spring Safety Clips

To keep gas springs securely mounted, replace safety clips in ball socket end fittings for gas springs

3 products

Rod Alignment Couplers

Reduce wear on bearings and seals by flexing when the cylinder and load aren't precisely even

94 products

Air Cylinder Mounts

Secure air cylinders to surfaces with brackets, rod clevises, and flanges

3 products

U-Joints

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

180 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools and other small equipment

191 products

Tripod Head Adapters

Mount ball-grip components such as arms and device grips to the top of tripods

1 product

Radio Mounts

Keep radios in sight and within reach

Secure smartphones where you can see and reach them

2 products

Laptop Mounts

Create a secure mounting point for your laptop

2 products

Joint Covers

Shield rotating joints to keep lubricants in and contaminants out

7 products

Fabricating and Machining

Tooling Balls

Create a physical reference point for aligning workpieces in fixturing

52 products

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Position objects on workbenches and assembly stations

2 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

1 product

Variance Indicator Clamps

Secure and position indicators, arms, and other components on holders

2 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Duct Elbows

Change the direction of airflow when joining lengths of duct

15 products