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Rod Ends

Rod Ends. When you want to give more than just the shaft. What is a rod end?. “A rod end is a single ball in a socket designed to attach to rods and provide a connection between links in a mechanism.” (Norton, p. 489). Why use a rod end?. 1. Lighter then a ball joint

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Rod Ends

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  1. RodEnds When you want to give more than just the shaft.

  2. What is a rod end? • “A rod end is a single ball in a socket designed to attach to rods and provide a connection between links in a mechanism.” (Norton, p. 489)

  3. Why use a rod end? • 1. Lighter then a ball joint • 2. Easily mounted to a rod or shaft • 3. Self-aligning • 4. Low friction • 5. Looks pretty dang cool

  4. Rod End Examples:

  5. Rod End Examples:

  6. Rod End Examples:

  7. Types of Rod Ends • Male • Female • 2 part rod end • 3 part rod end

  8. The Male Rod End • Threaded end • Screwed into tapped end of shaft or rod

  9. The Female Rod End • Has threaded hole • Threaded shaft inserted in rod end

  10. 2 Part Rod End • Made from an outer housing and a spherical ball • Can have a male or female mount

  11. 3 Part Rod End • Made from an outer housing , and a inner race and spherical ball • Less friction • Can support more load • Can have male or female mount

  12. Good Rod End Vendors • National Rod Ends • Durbal • Racer Parts Wholesale

  13. National Rod Ends • A Division of the Tuthill Co. • Good information about engineering • Good diagrams • No online catalog • Nred.com

  14. Durbal • Self proclaimed vendor of the “Perfect Rod End” • Lots of selection • Good online catalogs • Good diagrams and pictures • www.durbal.com

  15. Racer Parts Wholesale • Good prices • Same day shipping • Good online catalog • Good selection • Will match competitors prices • Free t-shirt with $25 online order • www.racerpartswholesale.com

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