Usages Of Female Rod Ends/Heim Joints

The use of female rod ends/heim joints will allow the user to make precise changes to key parts of the fixtures. An example of the need for fine adjustment is in the helicopter’s adjustment of the blades. When using an adjustment, the key is to ensure that it is in the correct position, otherwise excessive […]
The Basic Types of Rod Ends Used for Racing Applications

Rod ends for racing cars can be divided into two basic classes. First is the commercial or economical rod ends. Although there are many configurations of economical rod ends, the fully swaged two-piece design is the only type that should be used in racing applications. On these rod ends, the body forms or swaged around the ball, so […]
Several Methods to Protect Rod Ends from Corrosion

Surface Pretreatment of Rod Ends Surface cleaning: The appropriate cleaning method must be based on the nature of rod ends’surface and the conditions at that time. Commonly used methods are solvent cleaning, chemical treatment cleaning and mechanical cleaning.What is a cleaning solvent? Solvents are compounds that can be used to dissolve, soften, melt or extract […]
The History of Spherical Rod Ends

The WWII happened 80 years ago, but because of the trauma it caused, people still cannot help shivering when they are talking about it. However, if we look at the war from a different perspective, we will make different discoveries. War is the catalyst of technology: penicillin, radar, computer, nuclear energy… Many of the technologies […]
SYZ Machine at 2018 SEMA SHOW

Year 2018 SYZ attend SEMA Show. Full sizes of loader slot rod ends, 2-piece rod ends, 3-piece rod ends, COM-T spherical bearings, tie rod ends, ball joints, rack ends, tie rods, adjust linkages, misalignment spacers, tube adapters, rebuildable joint, clevis, were on display.
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Shopping Guide–Torque Specs

Torque Specs These fits are available on JMX & JMX-M Series and COM-T Series. F2 is the SYZ Standard fit unless specified otherwise
Shopping Guide–Spherical Plain Bearings

Spherical Plain Bearings Spherical Plain Bearings are made of a large variety of materials. They are designed to work under nearly any kind of operating environment. SYZ Machine has a complete product line offering spherical plain bearings in both inch and metric. SYZ’s High Quality Bearings are qualified for heavy duty, off highway vehicles, agricultural-equipment […]
The Heat Treatment Process of Bearing Steels

When Rod End Bearing Steels are soft and unhardened. Engineers refer to this structure as being in the pearlite state. People must heat the bearing steel to a very high temperature. And then cool it down rapidly so as to harden it. Bearing Steels will transform from pearlite to austenite when the temperature reaches 1,750 […]
Different Types of Rod End Bearing Lubricants

Rod End Bearing Lubricants has a very important role in the expected life and performance of Rod End Bearings. The most important task of rod ends Bearing Lubricants are to reduce friction and prevent wear. Bearing Lubrication designed for special environments will provide a load bearing wear protective film. Besides, the lubricant needs to lower […]
Causes of Bearing Failure

When Rod End Bearings (heim joints) failed to reach their expected life or performance level, there will be profound and long-lasting consequences. The following are main reasons of Bearing Failure. The entrance of dirt and other objects into the rod end bearings will cause contamination failure. Scratches, pits and lapping of the race ways are […]
Benefits Of Titanium Rod Ends

Titanium rod ends have been used for decades in high-end applications. Compared with rod ends made of other materials, they have the following advantages: Titanium Rod Ends are Tough. When a pistol bullet hit aluminum, fractures radiate at the speed of sound and the bullet blows on through. But when the bullet hits tough […]