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Internally Threaded Ultra-Precision Ball Joint Rod Ends
Made to extremely tight tolerances, these rod ends are for applications that require positioning accuracy, such as accelerators and other types of control linkages. Rod ends are steel and generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They have a heat-treated steel ball for added strength and a brass insert for smooth operation. They come lubricated, so you won't need to lubricate them at installation. They will require ongoing lubrication.
Zinc- and cadmium-plated rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.
| Shank Thread Size  | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
| 6-32 | 1/8" | 16° | 15/32" | 1/4" | 13/16" | 3/8" | 1,200 | Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 8-32 | 5/32" | 12° | 9/16" | 9/32" | 7/8" | 3/8" | 1,700 | Cadmium-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10-32 | 3/16" | 10° | 5/8" | 5/16" | 1 1/16" | 9/16" | 1,850 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-28 | 1/4" | 13° | 3/4" | 3/8" | 1 5/16" | 3/4" | 2,700 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16"-24 | 5/16" | 11° | 7/8" | 7/16" | 1 3/8" | 3/4" | 3,350 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7/16"-20 | 7/16" | 11° | 1 1/8" | 9/16" | 1 13/16" | 1 1/16" | 5,350 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Precision Ball Joint Rod Ends
Made to extremely tight tolerances, these rod ends are for applications that require positioning accuracy, such as accelerators and other types of control linkages. Rod ends are steel and generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They have a heat-treated steel ball for added strength and a brass insert for smooth operation. They come lubricated, so you won't need to lubricate them at installation.
Zinc- and cadmium-plated rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.
| Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
| 6-32 | 1/8" | 16° | 15/32" | 1/4" | 15/16" | 1/2" | 450 | Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 8-32 | 5/32" | 12° | 9/16" | 9/32" | 1 1/8" | 5/8" | 650 | Cadmium-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10-32 | 3/16" | 10° | 5/8" | 5/16" | 1 1/4" | 3/4" | 900 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-28 | 1/4" | 13° | 3/4" | 3/8" | 1 9/16" | 1" | 1,700 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16"-24 | 5/16" | 11° | 7/8" | 7/16" | 1 7/8" | 1 1/4" | 2,500 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7/16"-20 | 7/16" | 11° | 1 1/8" | 9/16" | 2 1/8" | 1 3/8" | 5,000 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
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.
ASTM rod end bolts meet a standard for material.
| Shank Thread Size | ID | O'all Wd. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | O'all Thick. | Tensile Strength, psi | Specifications Met | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded Shank | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brass | |||||||||
| 6-32 | 1/8" | 5/16" | 3/4" | 1/2" | 5/32" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6-32 | 1/8" | 5/16" | 1" | 3/4" | 5/32" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8-32 | 5/32" | 5/16" | 1" | 3/4" | 3/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8-32 | 5/32" | 5/16" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 3/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10-32 | 3/16" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1" | 5/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10-32 | 3/16" | 1/2" | 2" | 1 1/2" | 3/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-20 | 3/16" | 5/8" | 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-20 | 1/4" | 5/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-20 | 1/4" | 5/8" | 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-20 | 1/4" | 5/8" | 3" | 2 1/2" | 1/4" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-20 | 1/4" | 5/8" | 5" | 4 1/2" | 1/4" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16"-18 | 1/4" | 11/16" | 2" | 1 1/2" | 5/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16"-18 | 5/16" | 11/16" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/16" | 5/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16"-18 | 5/16" | 11/16" | 3 1/2" | 3 1/16" | 5/16" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8"-16 | 5/16" | 13/16" | 3" | 2 1/2" | 3/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8"-16 | 3/8" | 13/16" | 2" | 1 1/2" | 3/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8"-16 | 3/8" | 13/16" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 3/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8"-16 | 3/8" | 13/16" | 5" | 4 1/2" | 3/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8"-16 | 3/8" | 13/16" | 6" | 5 1/2" | 3/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2"-13 | 1/2" | 1 1/32" | 2 1/2" | 1 7/8" | 1/2" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2"-13 | 1/2" | 1 1/32" | 3 1/2" | 2 7/8" | 1/2" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2"-13 | 1/2" | 1 1/32" | 6" | 5 3/8" | 1/2" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-11 | 5/8" | 1 5/16" | 3 1/2" | 2 3/4" | 5/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-11 | 5/8" | 1 5/16" | 5" | 4 1/4" | 5/8" | 55,000 | ASTM B16 | 00000000 | 00000 |
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 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.
DIN 444 rod end bolts meet an international standard for rod end dimensions.
| Shank Thread Size | ID | O'all Wd. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | O'all Thick. | Tensile Strength, psi | Specifications Met | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded Shank | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brass | |||||||||
| M6 × 1 mm | 6mm | 14mm | 40mm | 18mm | 7mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M6 × 1 mm | 6mm | 14mm | 50mm | 18mm | 7mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M6 × 1 mm | 6mm | 14mm | 60mm | 18mm | 7mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8mm | 18mm | 40mm | 22mm | 9mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8mm | 18mm | 50mm | 22mm | 9mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8mm | 18mm | 60mm | 22mm | 9mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8mm | 18mm | 70mm | 22mm | 9mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M8 × 1.25 mm | 8mm | 18mm | 80mm | 22mm | 9mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 10mm | 20mm | 50mm | 26mm | 12mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 10mm | 20mm | 60mm | 26mm | 12mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 10mm | 20mm | 70mm | 26mm | 12mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 10mm | 20mm | 80mm | 26mm | 12mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 10mm | 20mm | 90mm | 26mm | 12mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M10 × 1.5 mm | 10mm | 20mm | 100mm | 26mm | 12mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 × 1.75 mm | 12mm | 25mm | 60mm | 30mm | 14mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 × 1.75 mm | 12mm | 25mm | 70mm | 30mm | 14mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 × 1.75 mm | 12mm | 25mm | 80mm | 30mm | 14mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 × 1.75 mm | 12mm | 25mm | 90mm | 30mm | 14mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 × 1.75 mm | 12mm | 25mm | 100mm | 30mm | 14mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 70mm | 38mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 80mm | 38mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 90mm | 38mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 100mm | 38mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 110mm | 38mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 130mm | 44mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M16 × 2 mm | 16mm | 32mm | 140mm | 44mm | 17mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 80mm | 46mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 90mm | 46mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 100mm | 46mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 110mm | 46mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 120mm | 46mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 130mm | 52mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M20 × 2.5 mm | 18mm | 40mm | 140mm | 52mm | 22mm | 50,000 | DIN 444 | 00000000 | 00000 |