ROD ENDS & SPHERICAL BEARINGS selection Unibal rod ends and spherical bearings are available in a variety of types and a full range of sizes. Following is a summary of types available. To ensure optimum life and reliability it is clearly important to select a rod end or spherical bearing suited to the application. The technical information which follows is provided as a guide to selection only, although it will be adequate for simple applications involving low loads, speeds, frequencies etc. For more demanding applications please contact our technical sales staff who will always be pleased to...

P R O D U C T S U M M A RY Table 1 SERIES Standard Series BEARING SURFACES Simple mechanical applications with no special demands. Steel / Bronze As standard but with chrome plated ball for reduced wear, corrosion resistance and higher operating speeds. Steel / Bronze TYPE REFERENCE As standard but offering a range of alternative threads including CETOP. Steel / Bronze High tensile steel housing to withstand high static loads. Steel / Bronze Stainless steel housing and ball for use in corrosive environments Steel / Bronze High performance series, for high resistance to static loads and vibration....

Neoprene rubber seals sizes 6 – 22 Corrosive environment Frequent lubrication High operating speed Axial loads Axial shock loads Shock loads vibration Alternating and/or pulsatory load Table 2 compares various types of rod end and spherical bearings under different operating conditions, and will enable an initial selection to be made. Size and load considerations should then be checked by reference to the product tables on the following pages. Constant dynamic load Excellent, very well suited to indicated conditions. Not recommended for indicated conditions Self-lubricating - maintenance free...

Table 4 Value of α angle The angles of misalignment (α) shown are valid for all rod end and spherical bearings. The formulæ shown in Table 4 may be used to calculate the angle α for other types of assembly The angle (α) varies depending upon the type of assembly. Table 3 indicates the maximum angular misalignment possible for the three assemblies encountered most frequently. Angles shown are rounded to the nearest whole number. Calculation formulæ NEOPRENE PROTECTIVE COVERS Material : Neoprene, to NF T 46-018 Standard. Temperature range : –30°C to +120°C Good resistance to : oil, grease, chemical...

The letter ‘G’ in the order code indicates that a lubrication nipple is fitted. For left-handed threads, please add the suffix “L” to the order code e.g., SMG.00.12.L. Requires Lubrication Order Code Order Code Requires Lubrication Materials: Housing: Sizes 2 - 12 - C22 or C35 Pb steel, zinc plated and passivated Sizes 14 - 30 - C35 steel, zinc plated and passivated Ball: - hardened ground, polished 100 Cr6 ball bearing steel - hardened ground, hard chrome plated 100 Cr6 ball bearing steel Sizes 2 - 16 - Cu Zn 40 Mn Pb bronze Sizes 18 - 30 - Gc - Cu Sn7 Zn Pb bronze

The letter ‘G’ in the order code indicates that a lubrication nipple is fitted. For left-handed threads, please add the suffix “L” to the order code e.g., SMG.40.08.L. 20 - As Standard - With Alternative Thread Pitch Order Code Cetop Cetop Requires Lubrication Materials: As Standard series. 40 High Strength - Tight Bearing Fit Order Code Requires Lubrication Materials: Housing: C45 treated (or similar) steel, zinc plated and yellow passivated Ball: Hardened ground, polished 100 Cr 6 ball bearing steel

• High performance For left-handed threads, please add the suffix “L” to the order code e.g., SMG.50.08.L. • Magnaflux control The letter ‘G’ in the order code indicates that a lubrication nipple is fitted. 50 Standard - High Performance Model Order Code 51 High Performance Model - Fine Thread Series Order Code Requires Lubrication Requires Lubrication 52 High Performance Model - Small Bore Ball/Fine Threads* Order Code Requires Lubrication *bore of ball is 2mm less than diameter of the thread Materials: Housing: High performance 34 Cr Ni Mo 6 steel, carbonised and oiled Ball: Hardened ground,...

• High performance • Uniflon®E self-lubricating • Magnaflux control For left-handed threads, please add the suffix “L” to the order code e.g., SME.50.08.L. Order Code 51 High Performance Model - Fine Thread Series Order Code 50 Standard - High Performance Model 52 High Performance Model - Small Bore Ball/Fine Threads* Order Code *bore of ball is 2mm less than diameter of the thread Materials: Housing: High performance 34 Cr Ni Mo 6 (or similar) steel, carbonised and oiled or zinc plated and yellow passivated Ball: Hardened ground, polished hard chrome plated 100 Cr6 ball bearing steel Stainless...

For left-handed threads, please add the suffix “L” to the order code e.g., SME.40.06.L. Uniflon liners between the ball and race eliminate the need for lubication. Order Code Sizes and ratings as Uniflon®E Series To specify VV series, change order code to SMV, eg SMV.00.08 Materials: Housing: Sizes 3 - 12 - C35 Pb steel, zinc plated and passivated Sizes 14 - 30 - C35 steel, zinc plated and passivated Ball: Hardened ground, polished 100 Cr6 ball bearing steel Sizes 3 - 16 - Cu Zu 40 Mn Pb bronze, Uniflon E or Uniflon VV Sizes 14 - 30 - Cu Zu 40 Pb 3 bronze, Uniflon E or Uniflon VV 40 Uniflon®E...

• Stainless steel series For left-handed threads, please add the suffix “L” to the order code e.g., SME.45.08.L. The letter ‘G’ in the order code indicates that a lubrication nipple is fitted. Order Code 45 Stainless Steel, Standard Requires Lubrication 45 Uniflon®E Stainless Steel Order Code Materials: Housing: Stainless steel x 10 Cr Ni S 189 (A151 303) Ball: Standard type : Gc Cu Sn 7 Zn Pb bronze Self-lubricating type : x 10 Cr Ni S 189 (A151 303) Uniflon®E