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2,866 Products

Rod Ends

Ball Joint Rod Ends

An eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment

41 products

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

An eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment

28 products

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

An insert or liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication

24 products

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

An insert or liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication

26 products

High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

Handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends

35 products

Internally Threaded Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

303 stainless steel resists corrosion from water and mild chemicals

18 products

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

303 stainless steel resists corrosion from water and mild chemicals

23 products

Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

At least 55° of ball swivel to accommodate greater misalignment than other options

7 products

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate

14 products

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Nut

Come with a compatible jam nut so they're ready to install

8 products

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate

15 products

Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

Handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends

27 products

Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

Cadmium-plated steel handles higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon

10 products

Internally Threaded Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

The body's shape keeps the ball in place when supporting thrust loads

10 products

Internally Threaded Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Nylon stands up to fuels, lyes, and weak acids

18 products

Long-Life Ball Joint Rod Ends

Seals keep out dirt and an oil-embedded foam insert slowly releases lubricant for a long life

18 products

Lightweight Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Anodized aluminum is lighter than steel and withstands wet environments

8 products

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

A bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the rod end

8 products

Internally Threaded Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

At least 55° of ball swivel to accommodate greater misalignment than other options

4 products

Internally Threaded High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

A double row of precision ball bearings allows high speeds and smooth operation

8 products

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

A bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the rod end

8 products

High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

A double row of precision ball bearings allows high speeds and smooth operation

9 products

Internally Threaded Lightweight Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Anodized aluminum is lighter than steel and withstands wet environments

8 products

Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

The body's shape keeps the ball in place when supporting thrust loads

10 products

Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

Cadmium-plated steel handles higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon

7 products

Internally Threaded Ultra-Precision Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made to extremely tight tolerances for positioning accuracy, such as on accelerators

6 products

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect a grease gun to relubricate the bronze insert, which slowly releases lubricant

3 products

Ultra-Precision Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made to extremely tight tolerances for positioning accuracy, such as on accelerators

6 products

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect a grease gun to relubricate the bronze insert, which slowly releases lubricant

3 products

Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Nylon stands up to fuels, lyes, and weak acids

11 products

Clevis Rod Ends

Support pivoting movement along one axis when threaded onto shafts, rods, and other assemblies

22 products

Corrosion-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

Zinc-plated steel or stainless steel withstands corrosive environments

38 products

Easy-Adjust Clevis Rod Ends

Insert and release the clevis pins without bending them for quick adjustments

38 products

Externally Threaded Clevis Rod Ends

A male-threaded shank links with a tapped tube or any female-threaded connection

11 products

Chemical-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

Nylon stands up to harsh chemicals, such as petroleum and lubricant oils

13 products

Clevis Rod End Blanks

Thread or weld the unfinished shank to meet your needs

11 products

Rod End Bolts

Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

Good for wet and corrosive environments where you don't need high strength

233 products

Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

Good for general purpose applications where corrosion and high strength aren't a concern

63 products

High-Strength Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

Alloy steel for the highest tensile strength of all our fully threaded rod end bolts

71 products

Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts

The partially threaded shank withstands more side force than fully threaded shanks

163 products

Internally Threaded Rod End Bolts with Partial Threads

With no moving parts, only use in applications that don't need to compensate for misalignment

8 products

Vibration-Damping Rod End Bolts

A rubber bushing reduces noise and vibration

1 product

Corrosion-Resistant Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts

Pivot and hinge components in wet and corrosive environments

129 products

Corrosion-Resistant Flat-Shoulder Rod End Bolts

Mount flush to flat surfaces in environments exposed to water and mild chemicals

24 products

Flat-Shoulder Rod End Bolts

Mount flush to any flat surface

30 products

Rod End Bolt Blanks

Cut, tap, bore, or weld the unfinished shank to your exact requirements

31 products

High-Strength Rod End Bolt Blanks

Made of alloy steel for the highest tensile strength of all our rod end bolt blanks

14 products

Internally Threaded Vibration-Damping Rod End Bolts

A rubber bushing reduces noise and vibration

4 products

Corrosion-Resistant Rod End Bolt Blanks

Made of stainless steel to withstand water and chemicals

9 products

Ball Joint Linkages

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages

Consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting

63 products

Internally Threaded Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Create inline pivoting connections

17 products

Ball Joint Linkages

Consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting

32 products

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Linkages

304 stainless steel resists corrosion from water and mild chemicals

11 products

Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Create inline pivoting connections

6 products

Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

A spring-loaded sleeve for rapid assembly and disassembly

16 products

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

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

18 products

Corrosion-Resistant Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

18-8 stainless steel resists corrosion from water and mild chemicals

7 products

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

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

22 products

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate

15 products

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

A bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint

23 products

Ball Joint Linkages with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate

14 products

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

A bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint

19 products

Bent-Swivel Ball Joint Linkages

For light duty applications

2 products

Swivel-Shaft Rod Ends

With a ball joint at the top of the shank, these rod ends pivot in the middle of the body

8 products

Ball Joint Rod End Reducers

Decrease the ID of your rod end to allow approximately 60° of misalignment

6 products

Other Products

Connecting Rods

Use with rod ends and swivel joints to link components in push/pull assemblies

808 products

Swivel Joints

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

136 products

Rod End Nuts

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

8 products

Weld Nuts

Weld to metal surfaces to add permanent threads

133 products

Hydraulic Cylinder Mounts

Restrain cylinders and secure loads to the end of the rod

37 products

Rod End Inserts

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

29 products

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

73 products

Rod End Seals

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

16 products

Cylinder Rod Locks

Hold the piston's position during an emergency stop or power loss to keep the load safely in place

6 products

Joint Covers

Shield rotating joints to keep lubricants in and contaminants out

7 products