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Power Transmission

Rod Ends

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

Rod End Inserts

Rod End Inserts

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

Rod End Nuts

Attach to rods, pipe, and tubing to make pivot and hinge points

Rod End Seals

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

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

Gas Spring Mounts

Gas Spring Mounts

Attach gas springs to panels, lids, and doors using a bracket or stud

U-Joints

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

Rod Alignment Couplers

Rod Alignment Couplers

Reduce wear on bearings and seals by flexing when the cylinder and load aren't precisely even

Building and Machinery Hardware

Positioning Arms

Positioning Arms

Mount and position tools, small electronics, and displays

Tripod Head Adapters

Tripod Head Adapters

Mount ball-grip components such as arms and device grips to the top of tripods

Positioning Arm Mounts

Positioning Arm Mounts

Add a mounting surface to positioning arms

Joint Covers

Shield rotating joints to keep lubricants in and contaminants out

Fabricating and Machining

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Workholding and Positioning Bases

Position objects on workbenches and assembly stations

Tooling Balls

Create a height reference point to measure hole centerlines and the distances between them

Measuring and Inspecting

Variance Indicator Holders

Variance Indicator Holders

Position and hold variance indicators in place for accurate readings

Variance Indicator Clamps

Variance Indicator Clamps

Secure and position indicators, arms, and other components on holders

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