Spherical rod ends handle oscillating movement and angular misalignment in steering and pivoting applications. Also known as ball joint rod ends, spherical rod ends house spherical plain bearings. The rod end design supports pivoting within the housing to accommodate misalignment. Rod ends feature an eye-shaped head on a shank.

    Spherical plain bearings & Rod ends. Plain bearings and rod ends are suitable when the construction has a certain shear, rolling movement or pendulum movement at low speeds.

    Rod End and Spherical Bearings are typically used to reduce friction and to give better control in oscillating assemblies (back and forth). They also have the ability to misalign axially.