We offer inch 3-piece aluminum rod ends with both male and female thread options, designed as heavy-duty precision 3-piece rod end bearings.
With a robust structure and reliable performance, these rod ends are widely used in industrial systems, aviation-related applications, machinery assemblies, and agricultural equipment, where strength, accuracy, and durability are required.
Product Introduction
| Body/Housing |
Manufactured from high-grade aluminum alloys such as 6061-T6, 6082-T6, and 7075-T6, with optional hard anodized surface treatments available in multiple finishes, including black, silver, blue, red, and other custom colors. |
| Ball |
Made from GCr15 bearing-quality steel, processed through heat treatment and finished with a hard chrome coating to enhance wear resistance and durability. |
| Race |
Equipped with a Nylon 66 liner, providing smooth operation and reliable performance during articulation. |
Technical Parameters
APF/APM Series Aluminum Rod End
|
Part No. |
Data sheet-inch 3-piece structure |
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|
Male type |
Female type |
d
+.0015 -.0005 |
B
+.000 -.005 |
G
Thread 3A/2B |
C1 Ref. |
d2
+.01 -.01 |
h
+.015 -.015 |
l1 +.062 -.031 |
h1
+.015 -.015 |
l3 +.062 -.031 |
d3
+.01 -.01 |
W
+.01 -.01 |
dk Ball Dia Re |
a° » |
Radial Static Load» (klbs) |
Weight »(kgs) Male / Female |
|
|
APM3 |
APF3 |
.1900 |
.312 |
10-32 |
.250 |
.625 |
1.250 |
.750 |
1.062 |
.500 |
.406 |
.312 |
.437 |
13 |
1.65 |
0.009/0.014 |
|
|
APM4 |
APF4 |
.2500 |
.375 |
1/4-28 |
.281 |
.750 |
1.562 |
1.000 |
1.312 |
.687 |
.469 |
.375 |
.500 |
15 |
2.80 |
0.014/0.018 |
|
|
APM5 |
APF5 |
.3125 |
.437 |
5/16-24 |
.344 |
.875 |
1.875 |
1.250 |
1.375 |
.687 |
.500 |
.437 |
.625 |
14 |
3.50 |
0.02/0.027 |
|
|
APM6 |
APF6 |
.3750 |
.500 |
3/8-24 |
.406 |
1.000 |
1.938 |
1.250 |
1.625 |
.812 |
.687 |
.562 |
.719 |
12 |
4.50 |
0.023/0.05 |
|
|
APM7 |
APF7 |
.4375 |
.562 |
7/16-20 |
.437 |
1.125 |
2.125 |
1.375 |
1.812 |
.937 |
.750 |
.625 |
.812 |
14 |
4.80 |
0.045/0.06 |
|
|
APM8 |
APF8 |
.5000 |
.625 |
1/2-20 |
.500 |
1.312 |
2.438 |
1.500 |
2.125 |
1.062 |
.875 |
.750 |
.937 |
12 |
7.70 |
0.055/0.08 |
|
|
APM10 |
APF10 |
.6250 |
.750 |
5/8-18 |
.562 |
1.500 |
2.625 |
1.625 |
2.500 |
1.375 |
1.000 |
.875 |
1.125 |
15 |
8.60 |
0.083/0.12 |
|
|
APM12 |
APF12 |
.7500 |
.875 |
3/4-16 |
.687 |
1.750 |
2.875 |
1.750 |
2.875 |
1.562 |
1.125 |
1.000 |
1.312 |
14 |
13.4 |
0.118/0.17 |
|
|
BODY / RACE |
BALL |
SELF-LUBR |
LH&RH |
| Aluminum alloy 6061T6, 7075T6, surface anodized in color of red, black, silver, blue, gold, etc |
Bearing steel 52100 Stainless steel 440/440C Harden and hard chrome plated |
PTFE with Nylon reinforced composite PTFE |
add "L" or "R" to prefix to number, example: AML8T, AFR8T |
FAQ
Q1:What advantages does a 3-piece aluminum rod end offer?
A: The 3-piece structure helps provide a balanced combination of strength, flexibility, and reduced weight, making it suitable for demanding linkage applications.
Q2:Are both male and female thread options available?
A:Yes, this type of rod end can be supplied with male or female threads, allowing flexible integration into different mechanical designs.
Q3:Is this rod end suitable for weight-sensitive applications?
A: Yes, the aluminum body helps reduce overall system weight while maintaining reliable load performance.
Q4:Can this rod end be used in dynamic or high-movement systems?
A: It is designed to perform well in systems with frequent articulation and directional changes, ensuring smooth and stable motion.
Q5:Is technical or application support available?
A: Yes, we can provide technical assistance, including product selection guidance and application recommendations.
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