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Industrial Rod-End Bearings

The advantages of a rod end bearing are that they allow for the misalignment of the passing rod or bolt, and they can be used in tension and compression.

Rod End Bearing Supplier - Mechanical Power - Chicago ILMale threaded Heim Joint
(A) the casing
(B) the ball swivel
(C) the opening for attaching hardware
(D) the threaded shaft

Because rod end bearings are used in a wide range of applications, there are many rod end parts available to suit various purposes.  If you need rod end parts, our professionals at Mechanical Power can discuss your specific application with you to help determine which rod end parts are right for you.

We will then obtain these parts through our partnerships with the best domestic and international manufacturers.  Our professionals will navigate between manufacturers and procure the best rod end bearings for your specific application, saving you time and money.

Distributor of industrial rod end bearings

Mechanical Power is a Wauconda, Il based distibutor of industrial rod end bearings. We supply a cost-effective, low-maintenance bearing solutions for the following applications: lawn and garden, agriculture, heavy-duty vehicles, recreational vehicles, automation, conveying, food processing, and industrial manufacturing.

What are Rod-End Bearings?

Distributor of rod end bearings

Rod-End Bearings are mechanical articulating joints that have a spherical shaped ball that rotates within a race to accommodate a wide range of angular misalignment.

These joints, also known as heim joints or rose joints, can be used in any application that an articulating joint is required for a misaligned attachment, including tie rods, control rods, and steering links.

They are typically used in linkages and low-speed applications, and can be found in vehicles, boats, aircraft, industrial machinery, and much more.

Rod end bearings are a common substitute for clevis ends that attach a second component at a perfect 90-degree angle to the shaft.  The ball swivel on a rod end bearing allows for the attachment of a second component that is misaligned to a limited degree.

The second component is attached directly to the ball swivel which is moved to achieve the proper angle.  The ball swivel is at the end of a threaded shaft used to connect the bearing.  If the shank of the rod-end is threaded it is commonly referred to as “male”.  Inversely, if the shank is threaded on the inside it is referred to as “female”.

Mechanical Power distribution facility and headquarters are ISO90001:2015 certified. Our manufacturing partners have at least ISO9001:2015 accreditations, however we put strong emphasis in our key manufacturing partners being TS/IATF certified.

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