Product Overview: The PHS 18 Rod End Bearing
The PHS 18 is a high-performance rod end bearing, commonly known as a Heim joint, featuring an 18mm bore diameter and a female right-hand thread. This essential mechanical component is designed to provide a precise and reliable articulating connection in a wide range of mechanical systems. Part of our extensive Rod End Bearings collection, the PHS 18 is engineered with a spherical ball swaged into a durable housing, allowing it to accommodate angular misalignment and facilitate smooth pivoting motion.
Ideal for applications requiring the transmission of motion between two points where perfect alignment is not possible, this Female Thread rod end offers a compact and efficient solution. Its construction ensures high load-carrying capacity and longevity, making it a trusted choice for demanding industrial and automotive applications. For a male threaded equivalent, consider the POS 18 rod end bearing.
Key Features of the PHS 18
- 18mm Bore Diameter: Precision-machined for a perfect fit on corresponding shafts or bolts.
- Female Right-Hand Thread: Allows for easy installation and adjustment within threaded linkages and control rods.
- Self-Lubricating Design: Often features a PTFE liner between the ball and housing, minimizing friction and eliminating the need for regular maintenance.
- High-Strength Housing: Constructed from durable materials to withstand significant radial and axial loads.
- Angular Misalignment Capability: The spherical ball design compensates for misalignment, reducing stress on connected components.
- Corrosion Resistant: Typically treated with a protective finish to ensure reliable performance in various environments.
Common Applications
- Automotive & Motorsport: Used in steering linkages, suspension systems, and gear shifters for precise control and movement.
- Industrial Machinery: Essential for linkages in packaging machines, printing presses, and automated assembly lines.
- Robotics & Automation: Provides flexible joints for robotic arms and other automated equipment requiring articulated motion.
- Agricultural Equipment: Found in control linkages for tractors, harvesters, and other farm machinery.
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: Connects cylinders to other machine parts, accommodating the pivoting motion of the piston rod.
- Marine Applications: Suitable for control systems and linkages where corrosion resistance is crucial.
Benefits of Using the PHS 18
- Enhanced System Performance: Ensures smooth and precise transfer of motion, improving the overall efficiency of machinery.
- Increased Durability: Robust construction and the ability to handle misalignment lead to a longer service life for the joint and connected parts.
- Reduced Maintenance: The self-lubricating properties decrease downtime and the costs associated with regular lubrication.
- Simplified Design & Assembly: Offers a compact, integrated solution that is easier to incorporate into designs than complex custom joints.
- Versatile Functionality: Suitable for a broad spectrum of applications, from heavy industrial equipment to high-performance vehicles.
- Improved Reliability: Reduces the risk of binding and premature wear caused by shaft misalignment, ensuring consistent operation.
