Rod Ends

Rod ends are comprised of a head-shaped body, also defined as a housing, in which a spherical plain bearing is permanently inserted.

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A Rod End is a joint which maintains a fixed point of contact between two parts, with some degree of rotational freedom about all three axes. It has two main parts, each with a shaft or hole for attachment to other components. The two parts are arranged so that the axes of the shafts or holes are nominally perpendicular to each other and both axes pass through the centre of rotation for the spherical joint.

We offer a wide range of versatile rod ends that for use in a wide range of operating conditions and meets the requirements in every sector including automation, textiles, heavy or light engineering and spare parts.

Our Rod End range includes: 

• Metric Rod Ends 
• Imperial Rod Ends
• Studded Rod Ends
• S/S Rod Ends
• Left hand and right hand thread 
• Male and Female 
• Imperial sizes from 3/16″ – 1″
• Metric sizes from 6mm – 25mm
  

Type

Agricultural Rod End

Chain & Drives supply the full Agricultural range ISB and MacPower  Rod Ends.

Articulated Head

Chain & Drives stock the full range of ISB Articulated Heads, manufactured and tested to meet ISO standards.

Industrial Rod End

MacPower and ISB supply studded Rod Ends suitable for industrial use.

Spherical Plain Bearings

Chain & Drives supply MacPower and ISB Spherical Rod Ends range.

Brands

ISB Industries

ISB are specialists in the manufacture of rod ends, radial ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, self-aligning roller bearings and needle bearings.

Schaeffler

Schaeffler, leaders in the manufacture of bearings for automotive, aerospace and industrial uses.