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  • Body - Low carbon steel, electroless nickel plated.
  • Ball - Alloy steel, heat treated, hard chrome plated.
  • Race - Stainless steel, heat treated.
  • Units are supplied without grease fittings. When a grease fitting is required, specify by adding suffix "Z" or "F". Ex.: SM-6Z = Zerk Type Fitting SM-6F = Flush Type Fitting.
  • Load ratings apply only to rod ends without grease fittings. For load ratings with fittings, please consult our engineering department.
  • Studded configuration available upon request. Specify by adding suffix "S". Ex.: SM-8S.
  • PTFE Liners available upon request. Specify by adding suffix "T". Ex.: SM-8T.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Thread Type

 N/A Left Hand

Thread Configuration

 N/A Male

B - Ball Bore

 N/A .3125 in

W - Ball Width

 N/A .437 in

H - Head Width

 N/A .344 in

A - Base to Center

 N/A 1.875 in

D - Head Diameter

 N/A .875 in

Ball Diameter

 N/A .625 in

C - Thread Length

 N/A 1.250 in

Thread Size

 N/A 5/16-24

Thread Class

 N/A UNF-3A-LH

a - Misalignment Angle Clevis Mounted

 N/A 14 º

Ultimate Radial Static Load Capacity

 N/A 2,784 lbs

Approximate Brg. Weight

N/A .07 lb

Options

 N/A Stud

Type of Lubrication

 N/A None

SM & SB Note

SM & SB Note

 N/A For dimensional tolerances of listed features, see the PDF version of the catalog under the "View Product Catalogs" tab from the home page.