Product Overview: The PHS 5 Female Rod End Bearing
The PHS 5 is a high-quality rod end bearing, commonly known as a heim joint, featuring a 5mm bore diameter and a female (internal) M5 thread. This versatile component is a crucial part of our Rod End Bearings collection and is specifically designed for creating precise and reliable mechanical linkages. The PHS 5 allows for angular misalignment, making it ideal for applications where pivoting and oscillating movements are required, ensuring smooth motion transfer in various mechanical systems.
Manufactured from durable materials, the PHS 5 provides excellent performance in a compact design. Its female thread allows for easy integration with threaded rods and shafts, simplifying assembly in control systems, robotics, and automotive applications. As a leading supplier of industrial parts, we offer a comprehensive range of Female Thread rod ends to meet your specific engineering needs.
Key Features of the PHS 5 Rod End
- Female Thread Design: Features an M5 internal thread for secure and straightforward connection to male-threaded components.
- 5mm Bore Diameter: Precision-engineered bore for accommodating a 5mm pin or bolt.
- Angular Misalignment Capability: The spherical ball design allows for angular movement, compensating for small misalignments between connected parts.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-strength steel for longevity and reliable performance under load.
- Compact and Lightweight: Ideal for applications where space and weight are critical design factors.
- Maintenance-Free Options: Often available in self-lubricating (PTFE liner) versions for extended service life with minimal upkeep.
Common Applications
- Automotive Systems: Used in steering linkages, throttle controls, and suspension systems.
- Industrial Machinery: Essential for control linkages in packaging, printing, and textile machinery.
- Robotics and Automation: Provides precise articulation for robotic arms and automated equipment.
- Aerospace Controls: Utilized in control surface linkages and other light-duty aerospace applications.
- Agricultural Equipment: Found in the control mechanisms of various farm implements.
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders: Serves as a connection point at the end of cylinder rods.
- Motorsport: Popular in custom racing applications for suspension and shifter linkages.
Benefits of Using the PHS 5
- Simplified Linkage Design: Streamlines the creation of complex mechanical linkages and control rods.
- Smooth and Precise Motion: Reduces friction and binding, ensuring efficient transfer of motion and force.
- Enhanced Reliability: Robust construction minimizes wear and tear, leading to fewer failures and less downtime.
- Versatile Integration: Easily connects to standard threaded rods, offering flexibility in design and assembly.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a reliable and affordable method for accommodating angular motion in mechanical systems.
- Improved System Performance: By compensating for misalignment, it reduces stress on connected components, extending the life of the entire assembly.
