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ROD END / HEIM JOINT

VFR6 VFL6 0.3750 3/8-24 Carbon Steel Female Rod End

Part No.: VFR6 / VFL6  ·  Male & female version available
✓ ISO 9001 Certified
✓ SGS Verified
✓ 26+ Years Factory
✓ OEM / ODM Ready
B Dia. 0.3750 — precision ball bore
Thread 3/8-24 UNF form
Carbon steel body with yellow zinc plating
Sintered bronze race, oil impregnated
Self-lubricating 3-piece rod end construction
Studded, grease fitting, and silver zinc options available
Ball
52100 bearing steel, precision ground, heat treated, hard chrome plated
Body
Carbon steel, yellow zinc plated
Race
Sintered bronze, oil impregnated
⚡ Typically responds within 24 hours
MOQ:50 pcs / model
Lead Time:7–15 days
Sample:Free (excl. freight)
Payment:T/T · PayPal · L/C
Overview

VM VF Bronze-Race Carbon Steel Rod Ends Product Overview

VFR6 / VFL6 features a 0.3750″ bore (B) and 1.000″ body diameter (D), with a 0.719″ precision-ground 52100 steel ball running in an oil-impregnated sintered bronze race. Overall body length (AF) is 1.625″, thread engagement (CF) measures 0.937″. Width (W) is 0.500″ and body thickness (T) is 0.406″. Approximate weight: 0.150 lbs.

Rated at 3,915 lb static radial load with ±12° misalignment angle, this 3-piece female rod end with a 3/8-24 UNF 3A internal thread suits general industrial linkages, suspension components, and control assemblies. The sintered bronze race is oil-impregnated during manufacture, providing continuous self-lubrication without external greasing — ideal for installations where periodic maintenance access is limited.

Available in right-hand (VFR6) and left-hand (VFL6) thread configurations. Grease fitting option available (add suffix Z, e.g. VFR6Z) for extended service intervals. Stud configuration also available (suffix S). Silver zinc plating available on request for enhanced corrosion protection. Body is carbon steel, heat treated and yellow zinc plated.

Technical Drawing
Size Chart

VM VF Bronze-Race Carbon Steel Rod Ends Series — Full Size Range

All available sizes in the VM VF Bronze-Race Carbon Steel Rod Ends series. Can’t find your size? Contact us for custom dimensions.

RIGHT HAND PART NO.LEFT HAND PART NO.B DIA. +.0025 -.0005D DIA. +.010 -.010W WIDTH +.005 -.005T WIDTH +.005 -.005BALL DIA. REF.AM LENGTH +.015 -.015N THREAD UNF 3ACM LENGTH +.062 -.031a° MIS. ANGLE REF.STATIC RADIAL LOAD (LBS)APPROX WEIGHT (LBS)
VMR3VML30.19000.6250.3120.2500.4371.25010-320.750131,1690.03
VMR4VML40.25000.7500.3750.2810.5001.5621/4-281.000162,1580.04
VMR5VML50.31250.8750.4370.3440.6251.8755/16-241.250122,7840.07
VMR6VML60.37501.0000.5000.4060.7191.9383/8-241.250123,9150.11
VMR7VML70.43751.1250.5620.4370.8122.1257/16-201.375144,2180.16
VMR8VML80.50001.3120.6250.5000.9372.4381/2-201.500126,6600.25
VMR10VML100.62501.5000.7500.5621.1252.6255/8-181.625167,3640.38
VMR12VML120.75001.7500.8750.6871.3122.8753/4-161.7501411,5180.60
RIGHT HAND PART NO.LEFT HAND PART NO.BDWTBALLAFNCFa°STATICLBS
VFR3VFL30.19000.6250.3120.2500.4371.06210-320.562131,5310.04
VFR4VFL40.25000.7500.3750.2810.5001.3121/4-280.750162,5390.06
VFR5VFL50.31250.8750.4370.3440.6251.3755/16-240.750123,1330.09
VFR6VFL60.37501.0000.5000.4060.7191.6253/8-240.937123,9150.15
VFR7VFL70.43751.1250.5620.4370.8121.8127/16-201.062144,2180.2
VFR8VFL80.50001.3120.6250.5000.9372.1251/2-201.187126,6600.33
VFR10VFL100.62501.5000.7500.5621.1252.5005/8-181.500167,3640.48
VFR12VFL120.75001.7500.8750.6871.3122.8753/4-161.7501411,5180.72
Quality Control

Every Unit Inspected Before Shipment

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Raw Material Inspection

Material certifications verified. Composition confirmed by spectrometer before machining begins.

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Thread Gauge Inspection

100% go/no-go gauge check on all threaded sections. Zero tolerance on dimensional non-conformance.

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Load Capacity Test

Static and dynamic load tests run on representative samples from each production batch.

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Dimensional Measurement

CMM verification of critical dimensions — ball diameter, bore, thread pitch, and body length.

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Surface Inspection

Visual and tactile inspection for burrs, scratches, surface cracks, and plating defects.

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Articulation Test

Misalignment angle and torque measured to confirm liner performance meets specification.

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Heat Treatment Verify

Hardness tests confirm proper heat treatment on chromoly steel bodies and bearing balls.

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Batch Documentation

Full traceability from raw material heat number to finished part. COC and inspection reports available.

Applications

Where VM VF Bronze-Race Carbon Steel Rod Ends Rod Ends Are Used

Steering, Suspension & Chassis Linkages

Carbon-steel rod ends provide an adjustable articulated connection for control arms, tie rods, sway-bar links, and other force-transmitting members. Check radial load, angular travel, thread engagement, and race design before use.

Actuator and Control Linkages

The threaded male or female format can connect rods, brackets, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, and compact actuator mechanisms. Match thread direction, bore size, and mounting geometry to the complete linkage.

Motorsport, Agricultural & Industrial Fabrication

These rod ends are used in serviceable vehicle and machine linkages where alignment changes during travel. Aluminum favors low weight, while steel variants suit higher-duty assemblies; final selection should follow the actual load, motion, and environment.

Packaging & Automation

Suitable for packaging and automation assemblies that need a compact self-lubricating rod end without moving to a PTFE-lined performance-focused series.

Greaseable Service Assemblies

A strong option where grease fitting versions are preferred and operators want a service-friendly linkage component for repeated operation.

Custom OEM Builds

Useful for OEM linkage builds needing studded versions, alternate silver zinc finish, or a bronze-race self-lubricating rod end in common inch sizes.

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FAQ

VM VF Bronze-Race Carbon Steel Rod Ends Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VFR6 / VFL6 rod end used for?

The VFR6 / VFL6 is a 3-piece female rod end with a 0.3750" bore and 3/8-24 UNF 3A internal thread, built for general industrial linkages, suspension components, and control assemblies.

What are the key dimensions of the VFR6 / VFL6?

Bore (B) is 0.3750", body diameter (D) is 1.000", the ball is 0.719" in diameter, overall body length (AF) is 1.625", thread engagement (CF) is 0.937", width (W) is 0.500", body thickness (T) is 0.406", and approximate weight is 0.150 lbs.

What load and misalignment rating does the VFR6 / VFL6 carry?

The VFR6 / VFL6 is rated at 3,915 lb static radial load with up to ±12° of misalignment.

What is the VFR6 / VFL6 made of?

The 0.719" ball is 52100 bearing steel, precision ground, heat treated, and hard chrome plated, running in a sintered bronze race that's oil-impregnated for continuous self-lubrication without external greasing. The body is carbon steel, heat treated and yellow zinc plated; silver zinc plating is available on request for added corrosion protection.

What is the difference between VFR6 and VFL6?

VFR6 is the right-hand thread version and VFL6 is the left-hand thread version of the same female rod end — same size and load rating, opposite thread hand, typically paired for turnbuckle-style adjustable linkages or used individually for fixed installations.

What options can SYZ add to the VFR6 / VFL6?

SYZ offers a grease-fitting option (add suffix Z, e.g. VFR6Z) for extended service intervals, a stud configuration (suffix S), and silver zinc plating on request for enhanced corrosion protection — confirm which options you need when requesting a quote.

VFR6 VFL6 0.3750 3/8-24 Carbon Steel Female Rod End
VM VF Bronze-Race Carbon Steel Rod Ends · VFR6 / VFL6
0.3750"
B Dia.
3/8-24
Thread
50 pcs
Min. Order

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