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    17 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.

    Internally Threaded Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Internally Threaded Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    An innovative body design keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads. Rod ends are zinc-plated steel for moderate corrosion resistance and have a self-lubricating polyurethane insert.
    Shank
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    Thread Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Radial
    Thrust
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    M6 × 1 mm3014636°2091,100330-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		8411K311000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm3617836°24121,900770-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand8411K3200000
    M10 × 1.5 mm43211028°28142,400880-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		8411K33100000
     

    Internally Threaded High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends.
    A double row of precision ball bearings allows high speeds and smooth operation. Seals keep lubricant in and dirt out.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel rod ends meet DIN dimensional and material standards. They come lubricated, so you won't need to lubricate them at installation. They will require ongoing 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., lb.
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
     
    Carbon Steel
    M6 × 1 mm301268°2011100DIN 648Right Hand
    		5029N111000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm4320108°2817300DIN 648Right Hand, Left Hand5029N1300000
    M12 × 1.75 mm5022127.5°3219400DIN 648Right Hand, Left Hand5029N1400000
    M16 × 2 mm6428168°4222500DIN 648Right Hand
    		5029N151000000
    M20 × 1.5 mm7733207°5030750DIN 648Right Hand, Left Hand5029N16000000
    M22 × 1.5 mm8437228°5432850DIN 648Right Hand
    		5029N171000000
     

    Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Rod Ends. Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Thrust-Load-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    An innovative body design keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads. Rod ends are zinc-plated steel for moderate corrosion resistance and have a self-lubricating polyurethane insert.
    Shank
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    Thread Size
    Ctr. Lg.,
    mm
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    ID,
    mm
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd., mm
    Overall
    Thk., mm
    Radial
    Thrust
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    M6 × 1 mm3621636°2091,100330-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		8411K111000000
    M6 × 1 mm3621636°2091,100330-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelLeft Hand
    		8411K11200000
    M8 × 1.25 mm4225836°24121,900770-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand8411K1200000
    M10 × 1.5 mm48281028°28142,400880-40 to 175DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		8411K13100000
     

    High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends.
    A double row of precision ball bearings allows high speeds and smooth operation. Rod ends are made of cadmium- or zinc-plated steel, which both offer moderate corrosion resistance. Seals keep lubricant in and dirt out.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated steel rod ends meet DIN dimensional standards. They come lubricated, so you won’t need to lubricate them at installation. They will require ongoing 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., lb.
    Specs.
    Met
    Material
    Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    M6
    		362268°209140DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		2986K411000000
    M8
    		422588.5°2412220DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		2986K42100000
    M10
    		4829108°2814320DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		2986K43100000
    M12
    		5433127.5°3216400DIN 648Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand
    		2986K44100000
     
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