What are female rod ends?
Female rod ends, also known as rod end bearings or spherical plain bearings, are mechanical components used to provide a flexible and articulating connection between a rod or shaft and a mounting point. They typically consist of a housing with an internal threaded bore and an inner ball or spherical surface. Female rod ends are designed to receive a male threaded shaft or stud, allowing for rotation and angular movement while transmitting forces efficiently. They are commonly used in various mechanical systems to accommodate misalignment, reduce friction, and facilitate smooth motion.
What is the difference between male and female rod ends?
Male rod ends have an externally threaded shaft protruding from the housing, used as moving components. Female rod ends feature an internally threaded bore within the housing, serving as stationary mounts to receive a shaft. Their distinct designs accommodate different roles in mechanical systems, with male rod ends often linked to motion and female rod ends providing stable attachment points.
Female rod ends compatible and replacement
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Universal female rod ends sizes
Female rod ends come in various sizes to accommodate different shaft diameters and load capacities. Common sizes for female rod ends are specified based on the internal threaded bore diameter and thread pitch. Some typical sizes include:
- Metric Sizes: Common metric sizes for female rod ends include M6x1, M8x1.25, M10x1.5, M12x1.75, M16x2, and M20x2.5, among others. These sizes indicate the diameter of the threaded bore and the pitch of the threads in millimeters.
- Imperial Sizes: In imperial measurements, female rod ends are often specified with thread sizes such as 1/4″-28, 5/16″-24, 3/8″-24, 1/2″-20, 5/8″-18, and 3/4″-16, among others. These sizes denote the diameter of the threaded bore in inches and the number of threads per inch.
