Aurora Bearing Company
Aurora Bearing Company
901 Aucutt Rd.
Montgomery, IL 60538
Phone: 630.859.2030 • Fax: 630.859.0971
Email: customersupport@aurorabearing.com • Website: www.aurorabearing.com
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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.
SM & SB Image
SM & SB Dimensional Drawing
Unit of Measure
1 2 

Item #

Thread Type

B - Ball Bore

W - Ball Width

A - Base to Center

D - Head Diameter

Thread Size

Ultimate Radial Static Load Capacity

SB-7 N/A Left Hand N/A .4375 in N/A .562 in N/A 2.125 in N/A 1.125 in N/A 7/16-20 N/A 4,218 lbs
SM-7Z N/A Right Hand N/A .4375 in N/A .562 in N/A 2.125 in N/A 1.125 in N/A 7/16-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-7Z N/A Left Hand N/A .4375 in N/A .562 in N/A 2.125 in N/A 1.125 in N/A 7/16-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-7F N/A Right Hand N/A .4375 in N/A .562 in N/A 2.125 in N/A 1.125 in N/A 7/16-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-7F N/A Left Hand N/A .4375 in N/A .562 in N/A 2.125 in N/A 1.125 in N/A 7/16-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-8 N/A Right Hand N/A .5000 in N/A .625 in N/A 2.438 in N/A 1.312 in N/A 1/2-20 N/A 6,660 lbs
SB-8 N/A Left Hand N/A .5000 in N/A .625 in N/A 2.438 in N/A 1.312 in N/A 1/2-20 N/A 6,660 lbs
SM-8Z N/A Right Hand N/A .5000 in N/A .625 in N/A 2.438 in N/A 1.312 in N/A 1/2-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-8Z N/A Left Hand N/A .5000 in N/A .625 in N/A 2.438 in N/A 1.312 in N/A 1/2-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-8F N/A Right Hand N/A .5000 in N/A .625 in N/A 2.438 in N/A 1.312 in N/A 1/2-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-8F N/A Left Hand N/A .5000 in N/A .625 in N/A 2.438 in N/A 1.312 in N/A 1/2-20 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-10 N/A Right Hand N/A .6250 in N/A .750 in N/A 2.625 in N/A 1.500 in N/A 5/8-18 N/A 7,364 lbs
SB-10 N/A Left Hand N/A .6250 in N/A .750 in N/A 2.625 in N/A 1.500 in N/A 5/8-18 N/A 7,364 lbs
SM-10Z N/A Right Hand N/A .6250 in N/A .750 in N/A 2.625 in N/A 1.500 in N/A 5/8-18 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-10Z N/A Left Hand N/A .6250 in N/A .750 in N/A 2.625 in N/A 1.500 in N/A 5/8-18 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-10F N/A Right Hand N/A .6250 in N/A .750 in N/A 2.625 in N/A 1.500 in N/A 5/8-18 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-10F N/A Left Hand N/A .6250 in N/A .750 in N/A 2.625 in N/A 1.500 in N/A 5/8-18 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-12 N/A Right Hand N/A .7500 in N/A .875 in N/A 2.875 in N/A 1.750 in N/A 3/4-16 N/A 11,518 lbs
SB-12 N/A Left Hand N/A .7500 in N/A .875 in N/A 2.875 in N/A 1.750 in N/A 3/4-16 N/A 11,518 lbs
SM-12Z N/A Right Hand N/A .7500 in N/A .875 in N/A 2.875 in N/A 1.750 in N/A 3/4-16 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-12Z N/A Left Hand N/A .7500 in N/A .875 in N/A 2.875 in N/A 1.750 in N/A 3/4-16 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SM-12F N/A Right Hand N/A .7500 in N/A .875 in N/A 2.875 in N/A 1.750 in N/A 3/4-16 N/A Consult Engineering Department
SB-12F N/A Left Hand N/A .7500 in N/A .875 in N/A 2.875 in N/A 1.750 in N/A 3/4-16 N/A Consult Engineering Department
Unit of Measure
1 2