rod end and spherical plain bearing

Rod End

Rod Ends are compact self-aligning spherical bushings that can support a large radial load and a bi-directional axoal load at the same time. These bushings are classified by sliding surface types, namely insert type, insert type, die-cast type and maintenance-free type. In the insert type, a spherical inner ring makes contact with the special copper alloy bushing with superior run-in properties. In the die-cast type, a spherical inner ring makes direct contact with the bore surface of the body of special zinc die-cast alloy. 

Types:

PHS / POS / PHSA /POSA / SI-E/ SI-ES / SA-E / SA-ES / SI-TK / SA-BK / GIR- UK / GIR-UK-2RS~~~

Material: brass,bronze,iron or steel and often plated with zinc or chromium

                plastic, nylon