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Thor
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Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 6:24 AM

I'm looking for a part that I thought would be pretty commonly used and a standard part manufactured by several manufacturers. I can best describe it as a tube insert with a rod end on the end. I've included a pic of one I drew to make the description more clear. One end fits into a round tube (and has a hole to rivet or bolt it in place). The other end is flat to fit into a slot and has a hole for a pin or shoulder bolt. Depending on the use, it may pivot around this hole.

Has anyone seen a part like this and can anyone recomend a manufacturer, distributor, or resaler?
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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 8:54 AM

Terminal Lugs

A.E. Petsche offers both soldered and crimped type terminal lugs providing for both convenience and precision applications such as securing and splicing complex cable assemblies.

Naw ! I cannot be right. But they look close.

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01/01/2008 8:58 AM

Long Heavy Duty Lug Configurator Features and Benefits

  • Flared Barrel Entry for Ease of Wire Insertion
  • Extended Barrel allows Multiple Crimps
  • Annealed Copper Barrel for Strong Pullout Resistance
  • Work-hardened Tang for Tear Resistance
  • Square Transition for Full Cable Insertion
  • Concentric Barrel for Ease of Wire Insertion
  • Oxygen Inhibitor for Corrosion/Tarnish Resistance
  • Tin Plating: Corrosion Resistance
  • UL/CUL Listing guarantees Operating Safety and Effectiveness
  • Complete Range of Studholes
  • Barrel Configuration: Flare
  • Chamfer: Flared
  • Finish: Bare CU / Tin
  • Number of Crimps: 1

Second try. Again can be wrong.

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 10:07 AM

Thor,

Go to

www.Mcmaster.com

and search for rod ends. They're used a lot in small linkages and hydraulic cylinders. You probably have to drill the rivet hole yourself. If they don't have what you want, look at PIC or Stock Drive Parts or (maybe) Reid Tool.

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 11:44 AM

You will find similar on AM/FM antennas where the antenna mounts to the housing of the radio.

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 12:48 PM

Thanks to Tvp45 the closest found : Rod Ends 9 products match your selections Rod End Type Ball Joint Rod Ends Ball Joint Rod End Type High-Speed Ball Bearing Rod Ends

Shank Thread Type

Right Hand Thread

Rod End Type

Solid Rod Ends

Also known as rod eyebolts and swing bolts. Used to build control linkages and shaft connections.

Ball Joint Rod Ends

Also known as rod end bearings. Excellent for linkages, clutches, throttles, and shift-control.

Ball Joint Swivel Bearings

Custom ball joints made easy. Simply mount one of these bearings inside a hole you've drilled in a rod end blank. You can also use these bearings in tight spots where shanks won't fit.

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 2:39 PM

Hello Thor,

Depending on sizes and materials needed for your application, try a yachting supplies warehouse.

These sort of parts are commonly used in yacht rigging.....

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 5:03 PM

Thanks for your suggestion. After a bit of searching and finally searching for "rail hardware" I found exactly what I need. http://www.boatersworld.com/product/329510168msk.htm
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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/01/2008 5:51 PM

Hello again Thor,

No doubt you'll be fitting them to the end of yourhandlebars.

Kind Regards....

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/03/2008 7:33 AM

Sparky-

In truth, I'm glad the question was asked.

I have been wanting to design a trailer for my bicycle and this gives me some ideas for the hitch.

To the OP- Thanks for asking!!

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#9

Re: Rod end tube insert

01/02/2008 9:10 AM

Send me a drawing with dimensions, tolerences, material requirements, and of course quantity, and I will give you a quote.

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Re: Rod end tube insert

01/02/2008 1:08 PM

What you seem to be describing is part of a clevis/yoke assembly. This is often made up of 4 parts:

  1. Yoke
  2. Clevis
  3. Clevis Pin to hold clevis to yoke
  4. Cotter Pin to hold Clevis Pin in place

Your part is the clevis, or clevis tongue.

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