A rod end bearing, also known as a heim joint (N. America) or rose joint (U.K. and elsewhere), is a mechanical articulating joint. Such joints are used on the ends of control rods, steering links, tie rods, or anywhere a precision articulating joint is required, and where a clevis end (which requires perfect 90-degree alignment between the attached shaft and the second component) is unsuitable. A ball swivel with an opening through which a bolt or other attaching hardware may pass is pressed into a circular casing with a threaded shaft attached. The threaded portion may be either male or female. Specifications Bore diameter: 45 mm Misalignment angle: 7 ° Shank thread length: 65 mm Rod end type: Female Threaded Shank thread size: M42x3 Thread direction: Right Hand Lubrication type: With Lubrication Fitting Housing material: Zinc-Plated Steel Ball material: Steel Race material: Steel Radial static load capacity: 259000 N Operating temperature range: -30 to +130 °C Head diameter: 102 mm Head width: 27 mm Ball width: 32 mm Length to ball centre: 145 mm Standards met: ISO-12 240-4