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Power Transmission

Rod Ends

Use with connecting rods to support loads and control steering, tensioning, or pivoting motion

Rod End Seals

Keep dirt out and lubrication in to extend the life of rod ends

Rod End Inserts

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

U-Joints

Transfer torque between shafts at an angle; handle more torque and misalignment than flexible shafts

Building and Machinery Hardware

Positioning Arms

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

Material Handling

Hitch Balls

Mount to hitch inserts and use with hitch receivers and couplers to tow trailers

Hitch Pins

Secure hitch inserts to hitch receivers for towing

Hitch Receivers

Hitch Receivers

Use with hitch inserts and pins to create a complete hitch for towing

Tow Eyes

Mount to trailers and connect to tow hooks or drawbar couplers on vehicles for towing

Hitch-Ball Couplers

Hitch-Ball Couplers

Bolt or weld to trailers and connect to hitch balls on vehicles for towing

Tow Hooks

Bolt to vehicles and connect to tow eyes on trailers for towing

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Secure to forklift forks and slide in a hitch to adapt a forklift for towing

Drawbar Couplers

Drawbar Couplers

Use with drawbar rings to connect trailers to vehicles; also known as pintle hitches

Hitch Inserts

Fit into hitch receivers and secure with a hitch pin to create a connection for towing

Hitch-Ball Coupler Locks

Hitch-Ball Coupler Locks

Insert into the hitch-ball coupler latch or socket on your trailer to prevent theft

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Pedestal (35" Ht. x 4" Wd. x 4" Dp.)