R-Joint XL rod end with 1 ¼”-12 left hand thread. Includes spacers to create 9/16″ I.D. and 2-5/8″ width. Other bolt sizes and width’s also available.
FEATURES:
R-Joints are a revolutionary rod end design that provides low friction, full range articulation, long service life, lateral stability and quiet operation.
— Articulates in 3 planes 360 degree axial rotation and 50 degrees of total lateral rotation.
— 17-4 investment cast stainless steel housing with rolled threads.
— Polished stainless ball and RTX10 composite cage provides consistent low friction movement.
— Special RTX10 composite cage needs NO lubrication.
— Self cleaning design…movement not affected by ANY water, grit, dirt, or debris.
— Spring loaded closure keeps mechanism tight and rattle free for LIFE!
R-Joint XL Dimensions and Articulation:
Thread Sizes: 1.25-12 RH
Through Bolt Size: 9/16”
Total Articulation: 50 deg
R-Joint XL Material Specs:
- Ball: 304 Stainless Steel
- Composite: RTX10
- Wave Spring: 17-7 Stainless Steel
- Retainer Ring: 302 Stainless Steel
- Housing: 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Spacers: 303 Stainless Steel
- Housing Manufacturing:
R-Joint XL housing is investment cast in the United States. The Casting then goes through a H900 Solution Anneal heat treatment to remove any crystallization. The heat treatment both increases tensile strength and ductility. All threading and machining is performed post heat treatment.
Composite Yield [starts to deform]: 17,250lbs
Composite Failure: 17,750lbs
Housing Yield [starts to deform]: 95,000lbs
Housing Failure: 1.00 Thread: 109,850lbs
1.25 Thread: 121,765lbs
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