GIHR…DO Series — Rod End Housing with Locking Nuts Maintenance Required

GIHR-DO-SERIES — 13 bore sizes · d 20–120 mm · Locking slot nut · Female thread · GE..ES insert.

MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.

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GIHR...DO Series — Rod End Housing with Locking Nuts Maintenance Required

13 bore sizes · d 20–120 mm · Locking slot nut · Female thread · GE..ES insert

Maintenance Required13 Sizes 20–120mmLocking Slot NutFemale ThreadGE..ES Insert

🆕 Series Overview

The GIHR..DO series is a rod end housing with a female internal thread and a locking slot nut. The locking nut clamps the outer ring of the GE..ES spherical plain bearing insert to prevent axial displacement and outer ring rotation under high load and vibration. A lubrication hole and nipple are provided.

Available in 13 bore sizes from 20 mm to 120 mm. Left-hand thread suffix L (e.g., GIHL-K 30 DO). The locking slot nut is tightened with a hook spanner and secured by a locking screw — providing positive insert retention without adhesive.

GIHR DO rod end bearing product photo

⚙ Key Design Features

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Locking Slot Nut

Slot nut and locking screw prevent outer ring axial movement and rotation under load and vibration.

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GE..ES Spherical Insert

Full GE..ES dynamic and static load ratings. Insert lubricated through housing nipple.

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Female Thread

Internal thread for connection to male-threaded rods, pins, and actuators.

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Grease Nipple

In-situ re-lubrication of insert through housing nipple.

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13 Bore Sizes

20 mm to 120 mm for heavy industrial pivot applications.

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Vibration Resistant

Locking nut provides retention security superior to press-fit or snap-ring methods under shock and vibration.

📋 Specification Table

ⓘ d = bore. Thread d3 = internal housing thread. d2 = housing outer diameter. Load ratings of GE..ES insert. Weight in grams.

Part No. d Thread d3 B C1 d2 Dyn C kN Sta C0 kN Wt g
GIHR-K20DO 20 M16x1.5 16 14 56 30.0 72.0 430
GIHR-K25DO 25 M16x1.5 17 20 56 48.0 72.0 480
GIHR-K30DO 30 M22x1.5 22 22 64 62.0 106 740
GIHR-K35DO 35 M28x1.5 28 25 70 80.0 153 1200
GIHR-K40DO 40 M35x1.5 36 28 80 100 250 2000
GIHR-K50DO 50 M45x1.5 46 35 94 156 386 3800
GIHR-K60DO 60 M58x1.5 59 44 118 245 400 5400
GIHR-K70DO 70 M65x1.5 66 49 140 315 540 8500
GIHR-K80DO 80 M80x2.0 81 55 160 400 670 12000
GIHR-K90DO 90 M80x2.0 106 60 210 490 980 21500
GIHR-K100DO 100 M110x2.0 111 70 230 610 1120 27500
GIHR-K110DO 110 M120x2.0 125 80 265 655 1700 40500
GIHR-K120DO 120 M130x3.0 135 85 300 950 2900 76000
GIHR DO rod end bearing specification drawing

🔭 Materials & Construction

Housing body: structural steel, machined. Locking slot nut: steel. Insert: GE..ES — 100Cr6, phosphate-treated, lubrication grooves.

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Steel Housing

Machined structural steel with slot nut bore and locking screw hole.

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GE..ES Insert

100Cr6, HRC 58–64, phosphate-treated. Lubrication grooves.

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Locking Slot Nut

Steel slot nut and locking screw for positive outer ring retention.

🏭 Typical Applications

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Heavy Crane Pivots

Female-thread locking nut housings for crane hoist block pivot connections and boom hinge assemblies.

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Mining Hydraulic Systems

Large hydraulic cylinder clevis housing connections where vibration-resistant insert retention is critical.

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Press and Forging Equipment

Toggle mechanism and eccentric drive pivot housings where vibration could dislodge standard press-fit inserts.

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Civil Infrastructure

Bridge bearing pivot housing assemblies with locking nut insert retention.

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Offshore Equipment

Hydraulic tensioner pivot housings and riser support pivot assemblies.

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Ship Steering Gear

Rudder quadrant pivot housing assemblies and steering gear link pivot connections.

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🔧 Installation & Maintenance

🔎 Insert Installation

Press GE..ES insert into housing bore. Tighten slot nut with hook spanner. Engage locking screw.

🔧 Locking Screw Torque

Tighten to specified torque. Do not overtighten — excess clamping force distorts the outer ring.

📈 Lubrication Before Commissioning

Apply NLGI-2 EP grease through nipple after assembly.

⚙ Re-lubrication

Every 200–500 hours. Inspect locking nut at each interval.

🌡 Temperature

-30 to +110 C with mineral EP grease and standard GE..ES insert.

✅ Insert Replacement

Locking nut allows insert removal and replacement without scrapping housing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

▶ What bearing insert does the GK/GF/GIHR/GIHN housing use?

GK..DO, GF..DO, GIHR..DO, and GIHN-K..LO housings incorporate a radial spherical plain bearing (GE..ES or GE..ES 2RS) as the insert element. The housing provides the structural mounting interface while the spherical plain bearing provides the self-aligning sliding contact.

▶ What does the DO suffix mean?

DO indicates a weldable or weld-base housing design. The housing body has a weldable base plate or weld preparation that allows direct welding to a structural frame or clevis bracket, eliminating fastener holes and reducing installation complexity for heavy structural applications.

▶ Can GK/GF housings be sealed?

Yes. GK..DO and GF..DO housings can be manufactured with 2RS lip seals. Sealed designs are recommended for contaminated or outdoor environments. The standard open design is used where contamination risk is low and re-lubrication access is easy.

▶ What is the re-lubrication method for these housings?

A lubrication hole and grease nipple are provided on the housing body. Apply NLGI-2 EP grease through the nipple at regular intervals depending on load and contamination level. Asterisk sizes indicate re-lubrication is not possible for that size.

▶ How is the GIHN-K..LO series different from GIHR..DO?

GIHN-K..LO is the long design (LO) locking-nut housing. It has an extended body length that increases the moment load capacity significantly compared to GIHR..DO for the same bore. It uses the GE..LO long spherical plain bearing insert.

📞 Ready to Order?

MOQ is 100 units per model. Provide bore diameter, thread specification, load case, and operating environment. All catalogue data is for reference only.

GIHR-DO-SERIES — 13 bore sizes · d 20–120 mm · Locking slot nut · Female thread · GE..ES insert.

MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.

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