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: 12mm. Diameter head d2max: 33mm. Width inner ring B: 16mm. Thread G6H: M 12. Width head C1max: 12.5mm. Height shank end face - centre rod end eye h1: 50mm. Angle of tilt : 13. Raceway diameter inner ring dk: 22.2mm. Housing diameter shank d3: 17.5mm. Housing diameter shank d4max: 22mm. Length threat l3min: 18mm. Length (height) housing l4max: 67mm. Length wrench flat l5: 6.5mm. Distance shank chamfer - centre rod end eye l7min: 16mm. Size wrench wh14: 19mm. Thickness shank base for clamping bolts N1max: mm. Chamfer dimension bore r1min: 0.3mm. Basic dynamic load rating C: 13.4kN. Basic static load rating C0: 14kN. Specific dynamic load factor K: 50N/mm. Material constant KM: 330.