Product Overview: The PHS 4 Rod End Bearing
The PHS 4 is a high-performance female rod end bearing, commonly known as a heim joint or rose joint, featuring a 4mm bore diameter and a right-hand M4x0.7 female thread. This essential mechanical component is designed to connect rods, linkages, and shafts, effectively accommodating misalignment and facilitating pivoting motion in mechanical systems. Its compact design includes a precision spherical ball within a durable housing, making it ideal for applications requiring smooth and reliable angular articulation.
As a key item in our Rod End Bearings collection, the PHS 4 is manufactured to exacting standards to ensure reliability and longevity. It is a crucial part for creating precise linkages in a wide range of machinery. For applications requiring a male connection, consider its counterpart, the POS series.
Key Features of the PHS 4
- Female Threaded Housing: Features a standard M4x0.7 right-hand female thread for easy integration with threaded rods and shafts.
- 4mm Bore Diameter: The inner spherical ball has a precision 4mm bore for mounting onto pins or bolts.
- Angular Misalignment Capability: Designed to accommodate angular and pivoting movements, compensating for slight misalignments in linkages.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-strength steel with a protective plating for enhanced corrosion resistance and wear life.
- Compact Design: Offers a high load-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for applications where space and weight are critical factors.
- Maintenance-Free Options: Often available with self-lubricating PTFE liners that eliminate the need for regular greasing.
Common Applications
- Robotics and Automation: Used in robotic arms, actuators, and automated assembly lines for precise motion control.
- Automotive Systems: Applied in custom steering linkages, suspension components, and shifter mechanisms.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders: Serves as the connecting joint at the end of a cylinder rod.
- Printing and Packaging Machinery: Ensures accurate movement of mechanical arms and guides.
- Agricultural Equipment: Found in control linkages for various farming implements.
- RC Models and Go-Karts: A popular choice for steering and suspension setups in high-performance models and small vehicles.
- Industrial Machinery: Used in any mechanical system that requires the transfer of motion between two points at an angle.
Benefits of Using the PHS 4
- Improved Motion Transfer: Provides smooth, low-friction pivoting, leading to more efficient and precise mechanical movement.
- Simplified Assembly: Allows for easy connection and adjustment of mechanical linkages, reducing assembly time.
- Enhanced Durability: Robust construction reduces wear and tear on connected components, extending the life of the entire assembly.
- Versatile Articulation: Accommodates misalignment, preventing binding and stress that can cause premature failure in rigid systems.
- Reduced Maintenance: Self-lubricating versions offer a fit-and-forget solution, lowering long-term maintenance costs.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a reliable and affordable method for managing angular motion in complex mechanical designs.
