Important Details when Using Rod End Bearing #5
–Use a Manufacturer’s Catalog
If you need to choose a rod end bearing for some application, where do you go to determine the specifications of a suitable unit? I am going to use the SYZ Machine as an example of why using a manufacturer’s catalog is a great method for selecting a proper bearing.
As a quick glance will show, all of the pertinent specifications about the bearings are depicted here, start with selecting male versus female, left or right-handed thread, the thread size and other pertinent features. The Static Radial Load is a key metric that tells us how much force the unit can take before failure. These types of specs can make quite a difference in the price you pay from one unit to another.
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