Plated Steel MPF Rod End - 1/4" x 1/4" (10406)

Plated Steel MPF Rod End – 1/4" x 1/4"

The 10406 Plated Steel MPF Rod End is a female spherical rod end designed for mechanical linkages using a 1/4" ball bore and 1/4-28 UNF right-hand thread.

Its carbon steel housing is finished with zinc yellow plating, while the spherical ball features a hard chrome plated finish. A nylon bearing race supports movement between the ball and housing.

Rod ends are commonly used where a mechanical connection must transfer motion while allowing a degree of angular movement or alignment variation. This makes the 10406 suitable for push-pull control systems, hand controls, foot controls and general mechanical linkages.

Also known as a heim joint or rose joint, this rod end should be selected according to the thread, ball bore, installation geometry and load requirements of the application.

Specifications:

• Female Thread: 1/4-28 UNF RH
• Thread Depth: 0.750"
• Ball ID: 1/4"
• Housing Material: Carbon Steel
• Housing Finish: Zinc Yellow Plated
• Ball Finish: Hard Chrome Plated
• Bearing Race: Nylon
• Housing Width: 0.276"
• Base to Ball Centre: 1.312"
• Ball Thickness: 0.375"

FAQs

What thread size is the 10406 rod end?
It has a 1/4-28 UNF right-hand female thread.

What size is the ball bore?
The ball ID is 1/4".

Can this rod end be used with push-pull cables?
Yes, it can be used as part of a suitable mechanical linkage connected to a push-pull cable, provided the thread, geometry and load requirements are correct.

What should I check before ordering?
Confirm the thread size, ball bore, available clearance and load requirements of your application.