Bore 16 / M16 X 2.0 ThreadMPFR16 MPFL16 16 M16 X 2.0 Carbon Steel Female Rod End (Metric)
MPM MPF Product Overview
MPFR16 / MPFL16 is a metric self-lubricating female rod end with a 16 mm bore (B) and 42 mm body housing diameter (D). The 28.60 mm 52100 steel ball is precision ground, heat treated, and hard chrome plated, running in an injection-molded reinforced nylon race with PTFE for maintenance-free operation. Female body length (AF) is 66 mm, thread engagement (CF) is 40 mm, body width (W) is 21 mm, body thickness (T) is 15.0 mm. Approximate weight: 210 g.
Rated at 21,500 N static radial load with ±15° misalignment angle, this M16 X 2.0 internally threaded female rod end suits mid-duty industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and self-lubricating pivot systems. The female body threads onto a mating stud or tube adapter. Reinforced nylon+PTFE race provides self-lubricating, maintenance-free articulation. Carbon steel body with yellow zinc plating.
Available in right-hand (MPFR16) and left-hand (MPFL16) metric thread configurations. Studded version (add ‘S’ suffix) also available. Alternate thread pitch variants available on request. Silver zinc plating option available; inch-thread equivalent is the PF series.
MPM MPF Series — Full Size Range
All available sizes in the MPM MPF series. Can’t find your size? Contact us for custom dimensions.
| RIGHT HAND PART NO. | LEFT HAND PART NO. | B DIA. +0.065 -0.012 | D DIA. +0.38 -0.38 | W WIDTH +0.12 -0.12 | T WIDTH +0.13 -0.13 | BALL DIA. REF. | AM LENGTH +0.40 -0.40 | N THREAD METRIC MALE | CM LENGTH +1.00 -1.00 | a° MIS. ANGLE REF. | STATIC RADIAL LOAD NEWTONS | APPROX WEIGHT (GRAMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPMR5 | MPML5 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 6.00 | 11.10 | 33 | M5 X0.8 | 20 | 13 | 5,000 | 17 |
| MPMR6 | MPML6 | 6 | 20 | 9 | 6.75 | 12.70 | 36 | M6 X 1.0 | 22 | 13 | 7,000 | 25 |
| MPMR8 | MPML8 | 8 | 24 | 12 | 9.00 | 15.90 | 42 | M8 X 1.25 | 25 | 13 | 9,500 | 43 |
| MPMR10 | MPML10 | 10 | 28 | 14 | 10.50 | 19.10 | 48 | M10 X 1.5 | 29 | 13 | 14,500 | 73 |
| MPMR12 | MPML12 | 12 | 32 | 16 | 12.00 | 22.20 | 54 | M12 X 1.75 | 33 | 13 | 19,000 | 110 |
| MPMR14 | MPML14 | 14 | 36 | 19 | 13.50 | 25.40 | 60 | M14 X 2.0 | 36 | 15 | 20,500 | 160 |
| MPMR16 | MPML16 | 16 | 42 | 21 | 15.00 | 28.60 | 66 | M16 X 2.0 | 40 | 15 | 21,500 | 210 |
| MPMR20 | MPML20 | 20 | 50 | 25 | 18.00 | 34.90 | 78 | M20 X 1.5 | 47 | 15 | 36,000 | 380 |
| RIGHT HAND PART NO. | LEFT HAND PART NO. | B | D | W | T | BALL | AF | N | CF | a° | STATIC | GRAMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPFR5 | MPFL5 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 6.00 | 11.10 | 33 | M5 X0.8 | 20 | 13 | 5,000 | 17 |
| MPFR6 | MPFL6 | 6 | 20 | 9 | 6.75 | 12.70 | 36 | M6 X 1.0 | 22 | 13 | 7,000 | 25 |
| MPFR8 | MPFL8 | 8 | 24 | 12 | 9.00 | 15.90 | 42 | M8 X 1.25 | 25 | 13 | 9,500 | 43 |
| MPFR10 | MPFL10 | 10 | 28 | 14 | 10.50 | 19.10 | 48 | M10 X 1.5 | 29 | 13 | 14,500 | 73 |
| MPFR12 | MPFL12 | 12 | 32 | 16 | 12.00 | 22.20 | 54 | M12 X 1.75 | 33 | 13 | 19,000 | 110 |
| MPFR14 | MPFL14 | 14 | 36 | 19 | 13.50 | 25.40 | 60 | M14 X 2.0 | 36 | 15 | 20,500 | 160 |
| MPFR16 | MPFL16 | 16 | 42 | 21 | 15.00 | 28.60 | 66 | M16 X 2.0 | 40 | 15 | 21,500 | 210 |
| MPFR20 | MPFL20 | 20 | 50 | 25 | 18.00 | 34.90 | 78 | M20 X 1.5 | 47 | 15 | 36,000 | 380 |
Every Unit Inspected Before Shipment
Raw Material Inspection
Material certifications verified. Composition confirmed by spectrometer before machining begins.
Thread Gauge Inspection
100% go/no-go gauge check on all threaded sections. Zero tolerance on dimensional non-conformance.
Load Capacity Test
Static and dynamic load tests run on representative samples from each production batch.
Dimensional Measurement
CMM verification of critical dimensions — ball diameter, bore, thread pitch, and body length.
Surface Inspection
Visual and tactile inspection for burrs, scratches, surface cracks, and plating defects.
Articulation Test
Misalignment angle and torque measured to confirm liner performance meets specification.
Heat Treatment Verify
Hardness tests confirm proper heat treatment on chromoly steel bodies and bearing balls.
Batch Documentation
Full traceability from raw material heat number to finished part. COC and inspection reports available.
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MPM MPF Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MPM and MPF rod ends?
MPM parts are male-thread rod ends and MPF parts are female-thread rod ends. Both belong to the same precision molded-race self-lubricating metric series and share the same core material direction.
What materials are used in the MPM-MPF series?
This series uses a hard-chrome-plated 52100 bearing steel ball, an injection molded reinforced nylon race with PTFE, and a carbon steel body with yellow zinc plating.
Is the MPM-MPF series self-lubricating?
Yes. The molded nylon race provides self-lubricating operation, which is one of the defining characteristics of the MPM-MPF series.
Are studded versions available in the MPM-MPF series?
Yes. Studded configurations are available by adding S to the suffix, such as MPMR12S, depending on the exact size and build requirement.
Are silver zinc plated versions available?
Yes. In addition to the standard yellow zinc plated body, this series is also available in silver zinc plating as noted in the product notes.
What applications are best suited to MPM-MPF rod ends?
MPM-MPF rod ends are well suited to control linkages, packaging machinery, agricultural equipment, general mechanical assemblies, and other lighter-duty systems that benefit from a self-lubricating molded-race design.