A rod end bearing, also known as a heim joint (N. America) or rose joint (U.K. and elsewhere), is a mechanical articulating joint. Such joints are used on the ends of control rods, steering links, tie rods, or anywhere a precision articulating joint is required, and where a clevis end (which requires perfect 90-degree alignment between the attached shaft and the second component) is unsuitable. A ball swivel with an opening through which a bolt or other attaching hardware may pass is pressed into a circular casing with a threaded shaft attached. The threaded portion may be either male or female. Specifications Lubricant: Regular relubrication grease. Design: Steel/bronze. Bore diameter d: 8mm. Diameter head d2max: 25mm. Width inner ring B: 12mm. Thread G6H: M 8. Width head C1max: 9.5mm. Height shank end face - centre rod end eye h1: 36mm. Angle of tilt : 13. Raceway diameter inner ring dk: 15.8mm. Housing diameter shank d3: 12.5mm. Housing diameter shank d4max: 16mm. Length threat l3min: 12mm. Length (height) housing l4max: 49mm. Length wrench flat l5: 5mm. Distance shank chamfer - centre rod end eye l7min: 12mm. Size wrench wh14: 14mm. Thickness shank base for clamping bolts N1max: mm. Chamfer dimension bore r1min: 0.3mm. Basic dynamic load rating C: 7.2kN. Basic static load rating C0: 9.2kN. Specific dynamic load factor K: 50N/mm. Material constant KM: 330.