Stainless Steel Spherical Rod End – 1/4" x 1/4" Female

Stainless Steel Spherical Rod End – 1/4" x 1/4" Female

To Suit: All ¼”- 28 unf RH threads
Product Name: Female Spherical Rod End
Thread: Female 1/4-28 x 0.750" deep
Ball ID: 1/4"
Housing Material: 300 Series Stainless Steel
Finish: Bright Polish
Ball Finish: Stainless Steel
Bearing Race: PTFE
Housing Width: 0.750"
Base of Rod End to Center of Ball: 1.312"
Ball Thickness: 0.375"
Ultimate Static Load Rating: 1,362 lbs
Common Other Names for this Product: heim joint, rose joint
Application: This size rod end is often used in hand or foot actuated push-pull linkages
Alternative Designs: For lighter duty linkage applications, consider our ASFM (steel raced) series, our DXTF (nylon) series, DSTF (stainless) series, or DPF (bronze zerked) series.
Metric Alternative: The metric equivalent to this series is our DXTF series.
Warning: Regardless of a specific product's name or marketing description, rod ends used in the wrong application will fail. We encourage our customers to know the load rating requirements of their application.

Typical Applications

This 1/4" stainless steel spherical rod end is commonly used for:

• Hand-actuated push-pull linkages
• Foot-actuated push-pull linkages
• Mechanical control linkages
• Compact linkage assemblies
• Applications requiring stainless steel construction

Why choose a stainless steel rod end?

Stainless steel rod ends are a useful choice where corrosion resistance and durable mechanical construction are important considerations. The 300 Series Stainless Steel housing and ball provide corrosion-resistant construction, while the PTFE bearing race provides smooth spherical movement.

The rod end should always be selected according to the actual loads, movement, environment and operating conditions of the application.

FAQs

What size thread does the 10204 stainless steel rod end have?
The 10204 has a female 1/4-28 thread with a thread depth of 0.750". It is specified to suit compatible 1/4"-28 UNF RH threaded components.

What is the bore size of the 10204 rod end?
The spherical ball has a 1/4" bore.

What is the 10204 rod end made from?
The housing is manufactured from 300 Series Stainless Steel, with a stainless steel ball and PTFE bearing race.

What type of bearing race does the 10204 use?
The 10204 uses a PTFE bearing race, providing smooth spherical movement within the rod end.

What is the load rating of the 10204?
The ultimate static load rating is 1,362 lb.

What is a female spherical rod end used for?
Female spherical rod ends are commonly used in mechanical linkage systems where a threaded connection is required while allowing angular movement at the joint. The 10204 is particularly suited to hand- and foot-actuated push-pull linkages.

Is the 10204 a Heim joint?
Yes. A spherical rod end is also commonly called a Heim joint or Rose joint. These terms can refer to the same general type of articulated threaded linkage component.