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    40 Products
    About Rod Ends
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    Find the right rod end type and thread direction to control motion, adjust tension, and handle misalignment.

    Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts, 303 Stainless Steel.

    303 Stainless Steel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts, 304 Stainless Steel.

    304 Stainless Steel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts, 316 Stainless Steel.

    316 Stainless Steel

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    These rod end bolts are good for wet and corrosive environments—for maximum mounting flexibility, cut the fully threaded shaft to whatever length you need. Also known as swing bolts and eyebolts, rod end bolts have no moving parts. They're designed to make pivoting or hinge movements in applications that don't need to compensate for misalignment.
    303 Stainless Steel and 304 Stainless Steel—303 and 304 stainless steel rod end bolts won't rust in humid, wet, and washdown environments. They're stronger than brass bolts and nearly as strong as steel. They will rust when exposed to salt water and chemicals, however.
    316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel rod end bolts are our most corrosion resistant, and they're nearly as strong as steel rod end bolts. Use them in areas with salt water, chlorine, and chemicals without worrying about rust.
    ASTM A276 and ASTM A582—ASTM rod end bolts meet a standard for material.
    DIN 444—DIN 444 rod end bolts meet an international standard for rod end dimensions.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Shank
    Threading
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Right-Hand Shank Thread
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm7056614Fully Threaded7Not RatedDIN 4442434K83600000
     
    304 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm3021614Fully Threaded770,000DIN 4442434K87600000
    M6 × 1 mm4031614Fully Threaded770,000DIN 4442434K87800000
    M6 × 1 mm5041614Fully Threaded770,000DIN 4442434K88100000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm4536614Fully Threaded775,000DIN 4442434K94500000
    M6 × 1 mm5041614Fully Threaded775,000DIN 4442434K94600000
    M6 × 1 mm6051614Fully Threaded775,000DIN 4442434K94700000
    M6 × 1 mm7056614Fully Threaded775,000ASTM A276
    DIN 444
    2434K22800000
     
    Left-Hand Shank Thread
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm3018614Fully Threaded790,000ASTM A582
    DIN 444
    2434K37900000
    M6 × 1 mm3522614Fully Threaded790,000ASTM A582
    DIN 444
    2434K38100000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts, Brass.

    Brass

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts, 303 Stainless Steel.

    303 Stainless

    Steel

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts, 304 Stainless Steel.

    304 Stainless

    Steel

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    Pivot and hinge components in wet and corrosive environments with these stainless steel or brass rod end bolts. They're commonly known as swing bolts and eyebolts. With no moving parts, they're less likely to wear out than ball joint rod ends, although they don't compensate for misalignment as effectively. Use them to guide and connect components, such as tubing, or as a turnbuckle to tension wire and cable. They can also be used as tie downs and hinges.
    With external threads, these bolts hold fast to female threaded components in applications where high shear strength is required, such as water pumps, alternators, and motor mounts. Because the shank is only partially threaded, they handle a greater amount of force from the side than bolts with a fully threaded shank.
    Brass—Brass rod end bolts resist corrosion in humid and wet environments, but not as well as stainless steel bolts. They're also not as strong. Often, brass bolts are chosen for their look, or to match other components, such as hinges.
    303 Stainless Steel and 304 Stainless Steel—303 and 304 stainless steel rod end bolts won't rust in humid, wet, and washdown environments. They're stronger than brass bolts and nearly as strong as steel. They will rust when exposed to salt water and chemicals, however.
    DIN 444—DIN 444 rod end bolts meet an international standard for rod end dimensions.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Shank Threading
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Right-Hand Shank Thread
     
    Brass
    M6 × 1 mm4018614Partially Threaded750,000DIN 4443544N10100000
    M6 × 1 mm5018614Partially Threaded750,000DIN 4443544N1020000
    M6 × 1 mm6018614Partially Threaded750,000DIN 4443544N1030000
     
    303 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm5032614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K4100000
     
    304 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm3018614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K6010000
    M6 × 1 mm3518614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K6020000
    M6 × 1 mm4018614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K6030000
    M6 × 1 mm4518614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K6040000
    M6 × 1 mm5018614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K6050000
    M6 × 1 mm6018614Partially Threaded785,000DIN 4443799K6060000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of stainless steel, these rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance. A PTFE liner allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Static Radial
    Load Cap.
    Material
    Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    M4 × 0.7 mm3019433.5°146.9Not Rated303 Stainless SteelRight Hand
    2988K512000000
     

    High-Strength Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. High-Strength Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. High-Strength Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    These alloy steel rod end bolts have the highest tensile strength of any steel fully threaded rod end bolt we offer. For maximum mounting flexibility, cut the fully threaded shaft to whatever length you need. Also known as swing bolts and eyebolts, rod end bolts have no moving parts. They're designed to make pivoting or hinge movements in applications that don't need to compensate for misalignment.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Shank
    Threading
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Each
    Right-Hand Shank Thread
     
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    M6 × 1 mm3016614Fully Threaded9125,000ASTM A193
    ASTM Grade B7
    2440K83000000
    M6 × 1 mm4026614Fully Threaded9125,000ASTM A193
    ASTM Grade B7
    2440K8500000
     

    Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    For maximum mounting flexibility, cut the fully threaded shaft to whatever length you need. Also known as swing bolts and eyebolts, rod end bolts have no moving parts. They're designed to make pivoting or hinge movements in applications that don't need to compensate for misalignment.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Shank
    Threading
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Right-Hand Shank Thread
     
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    M6 × 1 mm3018614Fully Threaded778,000DIN 4443798K11800000
    M6 × 1 mm4026614Fully Threaded778,000DIN 4443798K1210000
    M6 × 1 mm5036614Fully Threaded7Not RatedDIN 4443798K610000
    M6 × 1 mm6046614Fully Threaded7Not RatedDIN 4443798K620000
    M6 × 1 mm8066614Fully Threaded7Not RatedDIN 4443798K630000
     

    Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts.
    Create pivoting connections in applications that require high shear strength—the partially threaded shank of these rod end bolts withstands more side force than a fully threaded shank. Also known as swing bolts and eyebolts, they are used to create hinges, turnbuckles, and tie downs. Unlike ball joint rod ends, these rod end bolts are made from a single piece of metal, so they wear down more slowly and have a more controlled swing. However, because they do not have a moving ball joint, they do not compensate for angular misalignment. Made from steel, they are stronger and more wear resistant than stainless steel rod end bolts, but they are not as corrosion resistant.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Rod end bolts with a black-oxide finish have a dark, matte coating that keeps the steel from rusting in dry environments.
    DIN 444—Rod end bolts that meet DIN 444 adhere to international dimensional standards, ensuring they are compatible with other parts and tools.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Shank Threading
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Right-Hand Shank Thread
     
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    M6 × 1 mm5018614Partially Threaded775,000DIN 44413799K703000000
    M6 × 1 mm5032614Partially Threaded775,000DIN 44413799K1100000
    M6 × 1 mm7518614Partially Threaded775,000DIN 44413799K70400000
     
    Carbon Steel
    M6 × 1 mm2511614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80100000
    M6 × 1 mm3018614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80200000
    M6 × 1 mm3518614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K8030000
    M6 × 1 mm4018614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K8040000
    M6 × 1 mm4518614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80500000
    M6 × 1 mm5018614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80600000
    M6 × 1 mm6018614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80700000
    M6 × 1 mm7018614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80800000
    M6 × 1 mm8018614Partially Threaded755,000DIN 44456066K80900000
     
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