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Swivel Joints
Also known as spherical bearings, swivel joints support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit. They need to be lubricated when first installed and periodically after that. Apply any type of bearing grease to the ball, and rotate it to work it into the races.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Each | |
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| 1/4” | 21/32" | 11/32" | 1/4" | 27° | 7,400 | Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
Lubrication-Free Swivel Joints
A slippery PTFE liner reduces friction without the oily mess. Also known as spherical bearings, they support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Temp. Range, °F | Material | Each | |
| 1/4" | 21/32" | 11/32" | 1/4" | 27° | 7,400 | -65° to 275° | Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Lubrication-Free Corrosion-Resistant Swivel Joints
A slippery PTFE liner reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication. Made of stainless steel, these swivel joints are stronger than plastic models and more corrosion resistant than steel ones. Also known as spherical bearings, they support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Temp. Range, °F | Material | Each | |
| 1/4" | 21/32" | 11/32" | 1/4" | 20° | 6,000 | -65° to 275° | 303 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Swivel Joints
Stronger than plastic models, these stainless steel swivel joints are also more corrosion resistant than steel joints. Ball is heat treated for strength. Also known as spherical bearings, they support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit. They don't come lubricated, so you'll need to lubricate during installation and on an ongoing basis.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Each | |
| 1/4" | 21/32" | 11/32" | 1/4" | 27° | 6,700 | 303 Stainless Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Lightweight Swivel Joints
These nylon swivel joints are 80% lighter than steel swivel joints with better corrosion resistance. Also known as spherical bearings, they support angular misalignment. Press them into a hole or housing where a ball joint rod end won’t fit.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | OD | O'all Thick. | Housing Thick. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Temp. Range, °F | Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1/4" | 21/32" | 3/8" | 1/4" | 30° | 330 | -20° to 175° | Nylon Plastic | ISO 12240-1 | 0000000 | 00000 |