{"product_id":"jarblue-posa-rod-end-joint-bearing-metric-male-thread-sa5-sa14-fisheye-ball","title":"JARBLUE POSA Rod End Joint Bearing Metric Male Thread SA5–SA14","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eJARBLUE Metric Male Thread Rod End Joint Bearing – SA5 to SA14 (POSA Series)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your mechanical assemblies with the \u003cstrong\u003eJARBLUE POSA Series Rod End Joint Bearing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for demanding industrial and engineering applications, these fisheye ball bearings feature a zinc-plated rod body and high-precision bearing steel ball, delivering reliable articulation, smooth pivoting, and long-lasting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45# carbon steel rod body with bearing steel ball for exceptional strength and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinc-plated rod body for enhanced corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE-certified nickel coating for added durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in both \u003cstrong\u003eRight-Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLeft-Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e male external metric threads — perfect for turnbuckle and push-pull linkage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e SA5, SA6, SA8, SA10, SA12, SA14 — metric sizing to suit a wide range of machinery and structural setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Roughness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ra 0.4 for precision-fit installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets recognized quality and safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × Rod End Joint Bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Rod End Joint Bearing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rod end joint bearing (also called a fisheye bearing or heim joint) is a spherical plain bearing mounted in a rod end housing with a threaded shank. It allows rotational movement in multiple directions, making it ideal for control rods, tie rods, steering linkages, suspension systems, and industrial machinery where angular misalignment must be accommodated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomotive steering and suspension linkages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial machinery and robotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAgricultural equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAircraft control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydraulic and pneumatic cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRacing and performance vehicle builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJARBLUE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOSA Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45# Carbon Steel (rod), Bearing Steel (ball)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc Plated (rod), Nickel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Metric Male – Right or Left Hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSA5, SA6, SA8, SA10, SA12, SA14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Roughness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRa 0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10pcs-durable-gold-blade-nut-metal-universal-trimmer-accessories-anti-loosening-line-left-hand-thread-replacement-parts-1\"\u003e10pcs Durable Gold Blade Nut Metal Universal Trimmer Accessories – Anti-Loosening Left Hand Thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-self-tapping-screws-m2-2-m4-8-phillips-wood-hinge\"\u003e10PCS Stainless Steel Self-Tapping Screws M2.2–M4.8 Phillips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/12pcs-16mm-momentary-push-button-switch-1no-metal-2-pin-self-reset\"\u003e12pcs 16mm Momentary Push Button Switch 1NO Metal 2-Pin Self-Reset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/eye-face-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on eye and face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between right-hand and left-hand thread on a rod end bearing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Right-hand thread tightens clockwise and loosens counter-clockwise (the standard direction). 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