Rod Ends, Sphericals, Rolling Element Bearings

Product catalog summary

Overview
Heim Bearings, a division of RBC Bearings, specializes in manufacturing rod ends, spherical bearings, and precision products for industries such as aerospace, construction, and robotics. The company is recognized for its innovation and quality.

Certifications
Heim Bearings holds ISO 9002 and AS 9000 certifications, ensuring high manufacturing and quality control standards.

Product Range

Heavy Duty Needle Roller Bearings: Known for durability, including Pitchlign® and TandemRoller® bearings.
Spherical Plain Bearings: Flexible in design, available in configurations like QuadLube® and ImpactTuff®.
Cam Followers and Yoke Rollers: Include RBC Roller® and HexLube® for universal applications.
Rod Ends: Available in commercial, aerospace, and military grades, with self-lubrication options.
Self-Lubricating Bearings: Include Fiberglide® for high temperature and load applications.
Thin Section Ball Bearings: Sizes up to 40 inches, with stainless steel options.
Airframe Control Bearings: Include ball bearing and needle roller types.
Custom Designed Bearings: Tailored for specific applications.

Rod End Construction
Heim offers three rod end constructions: four-piece with brass race inserts, two-piece for high strength, and cartridge type for optimal material selection. Self-lubricating options are available.

Grades and Applications

Precision Rod Ends: For applications requiring accuracy.
Commercial Rod Ends: Economical for industrial use.
Aircraft Rod Ends: High reliability for aviation.
Military Rod Ends: Comply with military specifications.

Optional Features
Rod ends can be customized with various thread types, lubricators, and special plating.

Customer Support
RBC Bearings provides global support with a network of distributors and sales engineers. Products are warranted for material and workmanship for up to one year.

Technical Specifications
The document details specifications for bearings, including materials like heat-treated stainless steel and carbon steel, and self-lubricating UNIFLON® liners. Dimensions and material treatments are specified for various bearing types.

Procedures and Standards

Heat Treatment: Follows SAE-AMS-H-6875 standards.
Inspection: Includes Magnetic Particle and Penetrant Inspection per ASTM-E-1444 and MIL-STD-6866.
Coatings: Anodizing and plating follow SAE-AMS standards.

Performance Parameters

Load Capacities: Static radial and axial load capacities are calculated using specific formulas.
Torque and Weight: Specifications for different bearing sizes.

Design Recommendations

Shaft Requirements: Mating shafts should have a surface finish of 8 RMS or better.
Application Suitability: UNIFLON® lined bearings are suitable for shock loads and temperatures from -65°F to 350°F.

Additional Notes

Heim is qualified to supply parts per SAE-AS81820 specifications.
Custom designs are available with engineering support.

Product Overview

Ball Bearings: Designed for high loads and smooth operation, available in various configurations.
Thin Section Ball Bearings: Sizes up to 40 inches, with stainless steel options.
Needle Roller Bearings: Includes Pitchlign® and TJ TandemRoller® bearings.
Tapered Roller Bearings: Suitable for heavy-duty applications.
Cam Followers: Includes RBC Roller® and HexLube® types.
Rod Ends: Available in various grades and sizes.
Pins and Shafts: Variety of pins, needle rollers, and shafts.
Ball Screws: Known for long life and high accuracy.
Specialty Bearings: Custom solutions for various industries.

Company Information
RBC Division, located in West Trenton, NJ, offers a wide range of bearing products and services. Contact via phone or customer service for inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

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RBC has had a long tradition of innovation, commitment, and qualitysince the company was founded in 1919. Today, RBC has grown into aworld-class manufacturer of standard and custom-engineered bearingsand related products, with a product focus on research, testing, anddevelopment of the best product for specific applications. > Heim Bearings produces the industry's widest range of rod end typesand sizes. Heim's product range includes rod ends with brass raceinserts in standard, precision, and high capacity designs; high strengthtwo piece designs; self-lubricating rod ends with engineered thermo-plastic...

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Rod Ends Selection Guide 2-3HM, HF, HMX G, HFX G, BHM, BHFPrecision 4-7HM C, HF C, M CR, F CRCommercial 8-11 CMHD, CFHDEngineered Thermoplastic Race 12-13 HM M, HF M, M M, F MAircraft 14-17 HME M, HFE MSelf Lubricating 18-19 ME, FESAE-AS81935 (formerly 20-23MIL-B-81935)SM, SMG, SF, SFGMetric Precision 24-25 SME, SFEMetric Self Lubricating 26-27Technical Section 28-31 Spherical Bearings LSS, LS, LHA, LHB, LHSS, COSPrecision 32-35 LHSSE, LHSSVVSelf Lubricating 36-37 COM, LH D, LH PPCommercial 38-39 NE, NEG, NEE, NEEG (Narrow)SAE-AS81820 (formerly 40-43MIL-B-81820)WE, WEG, WEE, WEEG (Wide)SAE-AS81820...

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Radial, angular contact, extended innerring, high misalignment. QuadLube > , Commercial and industrial, precision, Mil-Spec series, self-lubricating, and aircraft. Available in inch and metric sizes. ImpactTuff > ή , SpreadLock > Seal > , CrossLube > ή bearings, and self-lubricating bearings. Available in inch and metric sizes. > Standard cross sections to one inch. Sizes to 40 inches. Stainless steel and other materials are available. Seals are available on all sizes and standard cross sections. Precision ground, semiground, unground. High loads, long life, smooth operation. Offered in caged...

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