5/8"-18 Rod Ends | McMaster-Carr

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5/8"-18

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	ID ID

	Shank Gender Shank Gender


Male	Female

	Shank Thread Direction Shank Thread Direction

Right Hand

Left Hand

	Rod End Type Rod End Type

	Ball Joint
	Clevis
	Ball Joint Linkage

	Material Material

	Overall Thickness Overall Thickness

	Overall Width Overall Width

	Shank Thread Length Shank Thread Length

	Shank Center Length Shank Center Length

	Ball Material Ball Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Plastic

	Lubrication Lubrication

Required

Not Required

Lubricated

	Static Radial Load Capacity Static Radial Load Capacity

Less than 10,000 lbs.

10,000 to 99,999 lbs.

Not Rated

	Ball Finish Ball Finish

Chrome Plated

Zinc Plated

	Maximum Ball Swivel Maximum Ball Swivel

	Shank Threading Shank Threading

Fully Threaded

	Finish Finish

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Insert Material Insert Material

	Jaw Opening Width Jaw Opening Width

3/8"

5/8"

11/16"

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About Rod Ends

Ball Joint Rod Ends

Also known as rod‐end bearings, ball joint rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment. Also known as rod-end bearings.

Internally Threaded
Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate. Internal threads mate with rod end bolts, threaded rods, and other components with male threads.

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate.

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of these internally threaded rod ends.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the rod end.

Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

With at least 55° of ball swivel, these externally threaded rod ends accommodate greater misalignment than any other we offer.

Internally Threaded Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

With at least 55° of ball swivel, these rod ends accommodate greater misalignment than any other internally threaded rod end we offer.

Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of cadmium-plated steel, these externally threaded rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of cadmium-plated steel, these internally threaded rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Internally Threaded
Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of stainless steel, these internally threaded rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of stainless steel, these externally threaded rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance.

Lightweight Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

These anodized aluminum rod ends are lighter than stainless steel rod ends and have good corrosion resistance.

Internally Threaded Lightweight
Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

These anodized aluminum rod ends are lighter than stainless steel rod ends and have good corrosion resistance. Internal threads mate with rod end bolts, threaded rods, and other components with male threads.

Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Internally Threaded
Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these internally threaded rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They do not require lubrication and are 80% lighter than steel rod ends.

Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these externally threaded rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They do not require lubrication and are 80% lighter than steel rod ends.

High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

These externally threaded steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends.

Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends.

Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

Internally Threaded Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded rod ends have an innovative body design that keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads.

Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

An innovative body design keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads.

Clevis Rod Ends

These steel rod ends are machined to SAE standards.

Corrosion-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

Made of zinc-plated steel or stainless steel, these clevis rod ends offer more corrosion resistance than standard steel clevis rod ends.

Easy-Adapt Clevis Rod Ends

Make quick adjustments to these rod ends by inserting and releasing the clevis pins without the need to bend them into place.

Externally Threaded Clevis Rod Ends

A male-threaded shank lets you build a linkage with a tapped tube or any female-threaded connection.

Ball Joint Linkages

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages

These linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of internally threaded ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Ball Joint Linkages

Able to stand up to frequent use, these linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have a slippery PTFE liner that reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

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

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have an oil-embedded bronze insert that slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication. An internally threaded rod end connects to threaded rods, studs, and other parts with male threads.

Ball Joint Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication.