1/2"-20 Rod Ends | McMaster-Carr

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About Rod Ends

Ball Joint Rod Ends

Also known as rod‐end bearings, ball joint rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment. Also known as rod-end bearings.

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free
Ball Joint Rod Ends

A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate. Internal threads mate with rod end bolts, threaded rods, and other components with male threads.

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate.

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Nut

For ease of installation, these rod ends come with a compatible jam nut. They have an eyelet and a ball that swivel to support angular misalignment.

Internally Threaded Oil-Embedded
Ball Joint Rod Ends

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of these internally threaded rod ends.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Rod Ends

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the rod end.

Super-Swivel Ball Joint Rod Ends

With at least 55° of ball swivel, these externally threaded rod ends accommodate greater misalignment than any other we offer.

Internally Threaded Super-Swivel
Ball Joint Rod Ends

With at least 55° of ball swivel, these rod ends accommodate greater misalignment than any other internally threaded rod end we offer.

Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of cadmium-plated steel, these externally threaded rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of cadmium-plated steel, these internally threaded rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

Extended-Life Ball Joint Rod Ends

Seals keep out dirt and an oil-embedded foam insert slowly releases lubricant for a long life.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Internally Threaded Corrosion-Resistant
Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of stainless steel, these internally threaded rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of stainless steel, these externally threaded rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance.

Lightweight Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

These anodized aluminum rod ends are lighter than stainless steel rod ends and have good corrosion resistance.

Internally Threaded Lightweight
Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

These anodized aluminum rod ends are lighter than stainless steel rod ends and have good corrosion resistance. Internal threads mate with rod end bolts, threaded rods, and other components with male threads.

Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Internally Threaded Chemical-Resistant
Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these internally threaded rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They do not require lubrication and are 80% lighter than steel rod ends.

Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of impact-resistant nylon, these externally threaded rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They do not require lubrication and are 80% lighter than steel rod ends.

High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

These externally threaded steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends.

Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends.

Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

Internally Threaded Thrust-Rated
Ball Joint Rod Ends

These internally threaded rod ends have an innovative body design that keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads.

Thrust-Rated Ball Joint Rod Ends

An innovative body design keeps the ball from being pushed out when supporting thrust loads.

Rod End Bolts

Corrosion-Resistant Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

These rod end bolts are good for wet and corrosive environments—for maximum mounting flexibility, cut the fully threaded shaft to whatever length you need.

Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

Good for general purpose applications where corrosion and high strength aren’t a concern, these rod end bolts are made of carbon steel.

High-Strength Fully Threaded Rod End Bolts

These alloy steel rod end bolts have the highest tensile strength of any steel fully threaded rod end bolt we offer.

Vibration-Damping Rod End Bolts

To reduce noise and vibration, these bolts have a rubber bushing—connect them to rods, pipes, tubes, and cable linkages that have female threading. They’re also known as isolated rod ends.

Internally Threaded
Vibration-Damping Rod End Bolts

With a rubber bushing, these bolts reduce noise and vibration—attach them to rods, pipes, tubes, and cable linkages that have male threading. They’re commonly known as isolated rod ends.

Clevis Rod Ends

These steel rod ends are machined to SAE standards.

Corrosion-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

Made of zinc-plated steel or stainless steel, these clevis rod ends offer more corrosion resistance than standard steel clevis rod ends.

Chemical-Resistant Clevis Rod Ends

In addition to offering superior chemical resistance, these lightweight, fiber-reinforced nylon rod ends also reduce noise and vibration.

Easy-Adapt Clevis Rod Ends

Make quick adjustments to these rod ends by inserting and releasing the clevis pins without the need to bend them into place.

Externally Threaded Clevis Rod Ends

A male-threaded shank lets you build a linkage with a tapped tube or any female-threaded connection.

Ball Joint Linkages

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages

These linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of internally threaded ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Ball Joint Linkages

Able to stand up to frequent use, these linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting.

Internally Threaded
Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

These internally threaded linkages have a slippery PTFE liner that reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Linkages

A slippery PTFE liner reduces wear and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Internally Threaded Ball Joint
Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication. An internally threaded rod end connects to threaded rods, studs, and other parts with male threads.

Ball Joint Linkages with Grease Fitting

Along with excellent wear resistance, these linkages have a grease fitting for easy lubrication.

Internally Threaded
Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant to the rod end.

Oil-Embedded Ball Joint Linkages

An oil-embedded bronze insert slowly releases lubricant throughout the life of the joint.

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel and zinc ball joint linkages.

Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

A spring-loaded sleeve allows for rapid assembly and disassembly. These ball joint linkages are made of steel.