Bore 0.5000 / 3/4-16 ThreadPCMR8-12(T) PCML8-12(T) 0.5000 3/4-16 Chromoly Steel Male Rod End
PCM(-T) Product Overview
PCMR8-12(T) / PCML8-12(T) features a 0.5000″ bore (B) and 1.750″ body diameter (D). Overall body length (AM) is 2.875″, thread engagement (CM) measures 1.750″. Width (W) is 0.875″ and body thickness (T) is 0.453″. Approximate weight: 0.570 lbs.
Rated at 27,000 lb static radial load with ±24° high misalignment angle, this 2-piece rod end with a 3/4-16 UNF 3A external thread suits maximum-load suspension, truck steering, and extreme-duty industrial assemblies. The 52100 bearing steel ball is precision ground, heat treated, and hard chrome plated to accommodate the elevated angular movement without sacrificing load capacity.
Available as a standard version (PCMR8-12 / PCML8-12) or PTFE-lined (PCMR8-12T / PCML8-12T) for maintenance-free, lubrication-free operation. Stud configuration available (add suffix S, e.g. PCMR8-12S). Body is 4130 chromoly steel, heat treated and black oxide coated for corrosion resistance; ball is 52100 bearing steel, hard chrome plated.
PCM(-T) Series — Full Size Range
All available sizes in the PCM(-T) series. Can’t find your size? Contact us for custom dimensions.
| RIGHT HAND PART NO. | LEFT HAND PART NO. | B DIA. +.0025 -.0005 | D DIA. +.010 -.010 | W WIDTH +.005 -.005 | T WIDTH +.005 -.005 | AM LENGTH +.015 -.015 | N THREAD UNF 3A | CM LENGTH +.062 -.031 | a° MIS. ANGLE REF. | STATIC RADIAL LOAD (LBS) | APPROX WEIGHT (LBS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCMR6(T) | PCML6(T) | 0.3750 | 1.000 | 0.500 | 0.359 | 1.938 | 3/8-24 | 1.250 | 22 | 9,088 | 0.15 |
| PCMR8(T) | PCML8(T) | 0.5000 | 1.312 | 0.625 | 0.453 | 2.438 | 1/2-20 | 1.500 | 20 | 17,000 | 0.24 |
| PCMR8-10(T) | PCML8-10(T) | 0.5000 | 1.500 | 0.750 | 0.453 | 2.625 | 5/8-18 | 1.625 | 26 | 19,300 | 0.30 |
| PCMR10(T) | PCML10(T) | 0.6250 | 1.500 | 0.750 | 0.484 | 2.625 | 5/8-18 | 1.625 | 26 | 18,000 | 0.36 |
| PCMR8-12(T) | PCML8-12(T) | 0.5000 | 1.750 | 0.875 | 0.453 | 2.875 | 3/4-16 | 1.750 | 24 | 27,000 | 0.57 |
| PCMR10-12(T) | PCML10-12(T) | 0.6250 | 1.750 | 0.875 | 0.484 | 2.875 | 3/4-16 | 1.750 | 24 | 27,000 | 0.57 |
| PCMR12(T) | PCML12(T) | 0.7500 | 1.750 | 0.875 | 0.593 | 2.875 | 3/4-16 | 1.750 | 24 | 25,000 | 0.57 |
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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PCM(-T) Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the PCM(-T) series different from standard rod ends?
The PCM(-T) series is a 2-piece high-misalignment rod end with a PTFE-lined chromoly body and a high-misalignment ball design. It is intended for applications that need more articulation than standard general-purpose rod ends.
What materials are used in the PCM(-T) series?
This series uses a hard-chrome-plated 52100 bearing steel ball and a 4130 chromoly steel body that is heat treated, black oxide coated, and PTFE lined.
What does the T suffix mean on PCMR part numbers?
The T suffix identifies the PTFE-lined version. For example, PCMR10T refers to the PTFE-lined high-misalignment version of that size.
Are studded versions available in the PCM(-T) series?
Yes. Studded configurations are available by adding S to the suffix, such as PCMR12S, depending on the exact size and build requirement.
What applications are best suited to PCM(-T) rod ends?
PCM(-T) rod ends are well suited to suspension links, steering correction points, performance chassis builds, and other mechanical linkages that need compact size with larger articulation capability.
Is the PCM(-T) series intended for corrosion-focused stainless applications?
No. PCM(-T) is a chromoly black oxide series aimed at articulation and performance packaging. For corrosion-focused environments, a stainless series is usually the better fit.