Product Overview: The PHS 12 Female Rod End Bearing
The PHS 12 is a high-performance rod end bearing, featuring a 12mm bore diameter and an integral female thread for easy attachment to rods, linkages, and shafts. As a crucial component in our Rod End Bearings collection, it is designed to accommodate misalignment and manage oscillating, pivoting, and linear movements with minimal friction. Also known as a heim joint, the PHS 12 consists of a spherical plain bearing housed within a durable body, providing a compact and efficient articulation point for various mechanical systems.
Engineered for reliability, this rod end bearing is a staple in countless industrial and automotive applications. The self-aligning capability of the spherical plain bearing insert allows it to compensate for angular misalignments between connected parts, preventing binding and reducing stress on the entire assembly. This makes it an ideal solution for control rods, steering linkages, and actuator connections where precise motion transfer is essential.
Key Features of the PHS 12
- Female Threaded Shank: Features an internal (female) thread for secure mounting and straightforward integration into existing systems.
- Self-Aligning Design: The spherical ball allows for angular misalignment, reducing stress on connected components and simplifying assembly.
- Compact and Strong: Offers a high load-carrying capacity in a compact and lightweight design, suitable for space-constrained applications.
- Low-Friction Operation: Designed for smooth, low-friction articulating motion, enhancing the efficiency of mechanical linkages.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured with a robust housing and a high-quality spherical bearing insert for long-lasting performance.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide array of static and dynamic linkage applications across various industries.
Common Applications
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Cylinders: Provides a flexible connection point for cylinder rods, accommodating movement and misalignment.
- Automotive & Motorsport: Used in steering linkages, suspension systems, and gear shift mechanisms for precise control.
- Industrial Machinery: Essential for control rods and linkages in packaging, printing, and textile machinery.
- Robotics & Automation: Enables complex movements and precise positioning in robotic arms and automated equipment.
- Agricultural Equipment: Found in linkages for steering, lifting, and control systems on tractors and other farm machinery.
- Marine Applications: Used in steering and control linkages where corrosion resistance and durability are critical.
Benefits of Using the PHS 12
- Improved Mechanical Efficiency: Reduces friction and binding in articulating joints, leading to smoother and more efficient operation.
- Enhanced Durability: The ability to accommodate misalignment reduces wear and tear on bearings and connected parts, extending service life.
- Simplified Design & Assembly: Eliminates the need for more complex bearing arrangements, simplifying the design and assembly of mechanical linkages.
- Reduced Maintenance: Many PHS rod ends are designed for maintenance-free operation, lowering long-term ownership costs.
- Increased System Reliability: Provides a strong and dependable connection point, minimizing the risk of linkage failure in critical applications.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers an economical and effective way to manage angular misalignment and transfer motion in mechanical systems.
