SPM/SPF Molded Self-lubricating Rod Ends

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides technical specifications and applications for the SPM/SPF series of industrial/commercial rod ends, which feature a molded race and self-lubricating properties. These components are suitable for various mechanical motion transfer devices, including construction equipment, recreational vehicles, and trucks.

Applications: The rod ends are used in numerous mechanical motion transfer devices, such as construction equipment, recreational vehicles (ATVs, golf carts), and trucks/off-highway vehicles.

Features:

Nylon molded raceway for self-lubricating, low friction, and moisture-resistant performance.
Good wear resistance and control of breakaway torque for versatile applications.
Operates in a wide temperature range from -30°F to 220°F (-34°C to 104°C).
Available in studded and right or left-handed versions.
Custom alloy construction and assemblies available.
Meets SAE specification J1120.

Material Specifications:

Ball and body made from low carbon steel, zinc plated with yellow dichromate for corrosion resistance.
Ball is case hardened for extended wear.
Race made from molded, self-lubricating reinforced nylon.

Product Variants: The series includes various part numbers (e.g., SPM3, SPM4, SPF3, SPF4) with different dimensions and load capacities, available in both male and female configurations.

Safety Warning: Users must determine the suitability of the part for its intended use, especially where safety is a factor. Incorrect application or installation may result in property damage, bodily injury, or death.

Contact Information: For technical assistance, users can contact Cablecraft at their provided phone numbers and addresses in the USA and England.

Catalog excerpts

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SPM/SPF Description: SPM/SPF Industrial/Commercial Rod Ends Molded Race, Self-Lubricating Molded Race, Self-Lubricating Applications: Numerous mechanical motion transfer devices/applications, including: • Construction equipment • Recreational vehicles (ATV's, golf carts, etc.) • Truck/off highway Features: Rod Ends Industrial/ Commercial Suitable for many light and heavy/medium duty industrial/mechanical motion transfer applications, Cablecraft’s most popular rod end series, the SPM/SPF Series offers an injection-molded, reinforced nylon raceway design. It delivers low maintenance, self-lubricating characteristics, as well as moisture-resistance properties adding to its overall versatility. Ball and body materials are produced from an economical low carbon steel and are zinc plated with yellow dichromate treatment for extended corrosion resistance (ball is case hardened for extended wear). Suited for applications requiring low friction, low moisture absorption, high wear resistance and/or wide operating temperature ranges. Studded and right or left-handed thread versions are available. • Nylon molded raceway delivers self-lubricating low friction and moistureresistant performance • Good wear resistance • Design allows for control of breakaway torque, adding to its application versatility • Can be used in a wide range of temperatures: -30°F — 220°F (-34°C — 104°C) • Offered in studded and right or left-handed versions • Special custom alloy construction available • Custom assemblies can be built to your specifications • Meets SAE spec J1120 Other Related Products: • MJ-M/FJ-M Metric Molded Race The SPM/SPF Series is just one of many within our broad line of industrial/commercial rod ends. For full product line detail, contact us for a comprehensive catalog or visit www.cablecraft.com and download individual product data sheets and other product information. Linking Motion & Control... The Cablecraft Solution

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