Product Overview: The POS 16 Male Rod End Bearing
The POS 16 is a high-quality rod end bearing, featuring a male thread for straightforward installation into various mechanical systems. As a key component in our Rod End Bearings collection, this part, also known as a Heim joint, is designed to accommodate misalignment and facilitate pivoting motion in linkages. With a standard 16mm bore diameter, it is engineered for applications requiring robust and reliable articulating joints. The POS 16 is a maintenance-requiring type, typically with a steel-on-steel sliding contact surface, which necessitates periodic lubrication to ensure optimal performance and service life, especially under heavy or oscillating loads.
As a specialist supplier of industrial components, we provide POS 16 rod ends that meet stringent industry standards. This ensures compatibility and reliability for a wide range of machinery. Explore our full selection of Male Thread rod ends to find the precise solution for your engineering needs.
Features of the POS 16 Rod End
- Male Threaded Shank: Allows for easy and secure attachment to rods, linkages, and other components.
- 16mm Bore Diameter: A common size suitable for a wide variety of industrial and automotive applications.
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical ball design allows for angular misalignment, reducing stress on connected parts.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-strength steel to withstand high static and dynamic loads.
- Maintenance-Required Design: Features a steel-on-steel contact surface that requires lubrication for peak performance and longevity.
- Versatile Articulation: Provides smooth pivoting and oscillating movement in mechanical systems.
Common Applications
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Cylinders: Used as the connection point on cylinder rods to allow for pivoting movement.
- Automotive & Motorsport: Essential in steering linkages, suspension systems, and shifter linkages.
- Industrial Machinery: Found in control rods, automated equipment, and packaging machines.
- Agricultural Equipment: Used in linkages for tractors, harvesters, and other farm implements.
- Robotics & Automation: Provides flexible joints for robotic arms and automated manufacturing lines.
- Material Handling Equipment: Utilized in conveyor systems and lifting mechanisms.
Benefits of Using the POS 16 Rod End
- Simplified Linkage Design: Offers a compact and effective solution for creating articulating joints.
- Enhanced System Reliability: Accommodates misalignment, preventing binding and premature wear of connected components.
- High Load Capacity: Engineered to handle significant radial and axial loads, making it suitable for demanding applications.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a reliable and affordable method for managing motion and misalignment in mechanical assemblies.
- Improved Mechanical Efficiency: Ensures smooth transfer of motion and force in linkage systems.
- Wide Applicability: Standardized dimensions make it a versatile component for both new designs and replacement purposes.
