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ROD ENDS - HIEM JOINTS

In the selection of a bearing for a given application, many conditions must be considered in addition to bearing size, speed and capacity. Included among these conditions are the type of load - whether imposed by oscillatory our rotating motion, very high or very low operating temperatures or a wide range of operating temperatures, exposure to dirt and dust, and excessive humidity or extremely wet operating conditions. The success of the applicaton and the life expectancy of the bearing depend on how well provision has been made to meet the conditions. If it becomes necessary on occasion to use a full type bearing in rotational service, certain factors must be taken into account. Torque increases sharply as the moment load increases. In addition, thrust and overturning moment loads promote excessive ball abrasion, resulting in shorter as well as unpredicatable bearing life. This abrasion occurs because, without a retainer or separator, the balls are in contact with each other. It is strongly recommended that designers consult the Fafnir Engineering Department before selecting a full type bearing for rotational service. (Fafnir Bearing Divsion of Textron Inc., New Britain, CT. 06050) The Fafnir Bearing Company was first to develop a complete line of ball bearing to meet the exacting requirements of the aircraft industry. Fafnir bearings have the following characteristics: 1. Dimensioned in inches rather than in metric. 2. Corrosion resistant - exposed surfaces, as mounted, are cadmium plated or are stainless steel. 3. Most sizes incorporate the Farnir Plyo-seal illustrated to insure retention of lubricant and exclusion of contaminants and moisture. 4. Bearings are pre-packed with lubricant conforming to specification MIL-G-81322 (MIL-G-3278). 5. Rings are made of bearing quality chromium-alloy high carbon steel, except for rod ends and bellcranks. 6. Inner rings extend beyond outer ring faces to eliminate need for spacers. 7. Most self-aligning sizes permit bearing misalignment of 10 degrees in either direction. 8. Conform to Government Specifications. Aurora offers a complete line of standard and spherical bearings with the following characteristics: 1. Body - Low carbon steel, cadmium or zinc plated at manufacturer’s option, dichromate treated. Number 16 series standard body is 4130 steel, not heat treated. 2. Race - Low carbon steel, cadmium or zinc plated (manufacturer’s option), chromate treated. 3 Ball - Alloy steel, heat treated, hard chrome plated. Heim is the original producer of Unibal self-contained spherical bearing and spherical bearing rod ends. These unique bearings were developed in the early part of World War II to fulfill a desperate need for reliable plain self-aligning bearings for aircraft control linkages. Heim has the following characteristics: 1. Outer member is aircraft steel, cadmium plated. 2. Ball is SAE 52100 Steel, heat treated. 3. Inserts are naval bronze. 4. L in rod end number designated left hand thread. 5. D in rod end number (MD35-14) denotes drilled hole in the shank. 6. G in suffix indicated lubricator is required (HM-5G)

ROD END BEARINGS - FEMALE ROD END BEARINGS - MALE THREADED AN490

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