Commercial Industrial Rod Ends

Rod ends, also known as a Heim Joints from the original inventor, are designed to offer flexibility in many fixed or conventional housing installations. Due to generally being both easy to mount, as well as being adjustable for a variety of mechanical and linkage applications, they are very prevalent in the industrial and agricultural world. Rod ends can be found in a variety of machines, including helicopters and aircraft, ships and submarines, agriculture and landscaping equipment, recreational vehicles, as well as fluid power and material handling uses.

Reliable Rod Ends For Industry and Agriculture

Rod ends come in both a "male" and "female" design. Sizes will vary based on the intended purpose and radial load that is required of these parts. Considering the temperatures, friction, and high stress that rod ends often must endure, the rod end bearing balls need to be built to withstand a variety of extreme elements. Flexibility is also important, since rod ends offer more leeway for moving parts than most fixed designs. Here's a few good examples of each type of rod end, keeping quality and reliability as well as durability in mind:

Male Rod Ends: The body of these rod ends consist of low carbon steel. Each one is treated with chromate and also zinc plated to protect it from harsh elements that can cause premature wear and tear to lesser parts with poor design and functionality. The bearing is made up of 52100 steel, including hard chrome plating to provide additional protection from the elements.

Female Rod Ends:  Includes all of the specially treated construction as its male counterpart, and also priced to be affordable for any type of use. 

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