GAR...C GAR...ET 2RS Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free Spherical Plain Insert

GAR…C GAR…ET 2RS Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free Spherical Plain Insert

GAR-C-ET-SERIES — 16 bore sizes · d 6–80 mm · Male thread · GE..C or GE..ET 2RS insert · No re-lubrication.

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

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GAR...C GAR...ET 2RS Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free Spherical Plain Insert

16 bore sizes · d 6–80 mm · Male thread · GE..C or GE..ET 2RS insert · No re-lubrication

Maintenance-Free16 Sizes 6–80mmMale ThreadGE..C or ET 2RS InsertZinc Plated

🆕 Series Overview

The GAR...C and GAR...ET 2RS series are the male-thread counterparts to the GIR range — maintenance-free rod end bearings with an external thread and a PTFE-lined spherical plain bearing insert. GAR..C uses the GE..UK PTFE composite insert; GAR..ET 2RS uses the sealed GE..ET 2RS PTFE fabric insert.

Available in 16 bore sizes from 6 mm to 80 mm. Left-hand thread suffix L (e.g., GAL 10 UK). Same insert logic as GIR: smaller bores use C (composite), larger use ET 2RS (fabric sealed).

GAR C ET rod end bearing product photo

⚙ Key Design Features

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GE..C / ET 2RS Insert

PTFE composite for smaller bores, PTFE fabric sealed for larger bores. Both maintenance-free.

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Male External Thread

External thread for connection to female-threaded clevises and actuator bodies.

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No Re-lubrication

Maintenance-free across 6–80 mm bore range.

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16 Bore Sizes

6 mm to 80 mm.

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Sealed Option Large Sizes

GE..ET 2RS insert with lip seals for outdoor and contaminated environments.

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Zinc-Plated Body

Rod body zinc-plated.

📋 Specification Table

ⓘ GAR..C (d 6–30 mm): PTFE composite insert. GAR..ET 2RS (d 35–80 mm): PTFE fabric sealed insert. L1 = male thread length. dk = inner ring bore. Dimensions mm, load ratings kN, weight grams.

Part No. d Thread B C1 L1 dk a° Dyn C kN Sta C0 kN Wt g
GAR6C 6 M6x1.0 6 4.4 21 10 13 3.6 8.15 17
GAR8C 8 M8x1.25 8 6 24 15 13 5.85 12.9 29
GAR10C 10 M10x1.5 9 7 29 16 12 8.65 17.6 51
GAR12C 12 M12x1.75 10 8 34 18 12 11.4 24.5 86
GAR15C 15 M14x2.0 12 10 40 25.4 8 17.6 36.0 140
GAR17C 17 M16x2.0 14 11 46 25.4 10 22.4 45.0 190
GAR20C 20 M20x1.5 16 13 53 35.5 9 31.5 60.0 310
GAR25C 25 M24x2.0 20 17 64 35.5 7 51.0 83.0 560
GAR30C 30 M30x2.0 22 19 73 40.7 6 66.0 110 890
GAR35ET 2RS 35 M36x3.0 25 21 82 47 6 112 146 1400
GAR40ET 2RS 40 M39x3.0 28 23 86 53 6 140 180 1800
GAR45ET 2RS 45 M42x3.0 32 27 94 60 7 180 240 2600
GAR50ET 2RS 50 M45x3.0 35 30 107 66.5 6 220 290 3400
GAR60ET 2RS 60 M52x3.0 44 38 115 80 6 345 450 5900
GAR70ET 2RS 70 M56x4.0 49 42 125 92 6 440 610 8200
GAR80ET 2RS 80 M64x4.0 55 47 140 105 6 570 750 12000
GAR C ET rod end bearing specification drawing

🔭 Materials & Construction

Rod body: carbon steel, zinc-plated. GAR..C insert: GE..UK PTFE composite. GAR..ET 2RS insert: GE..ET 2RS PTFE fabric sealed. Chromium-plated inner ring in both.

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PTFE Composite Small Sizes

GE..UK. Compact, clean-environment maintenance-free.

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PTFE Fabric Sealed Large Sizes

GE..ET 2RS. Woven PTFE fabric. Lip seals both sides.

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Chromium-Plated Inner Ring

HRC 58+. Corrosion-resistant.

🏭 Typical Applications

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Automation Equipment

Male-thread maintenance-free rod ends for robot arm connections in sealed automation.

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Food and Beverage

Maintenance-free male-thread rod ends in food handling and packaging lines.

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Agricultural Automation

Precision seeder and sprayer actuator rod ends for maintenance-free field operation.

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Renewable Energy

Solar tracker drive rod ends and wind turbine pitch actuator links.

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Semiconductor Equipment

Wafer handling robot links and inspection equipment positioning rod ends.

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Outdoor Infrastructure

Bridge expansion mechanism rod ends in maintenance-inaccessible locations.

rod end bearings selection guide overview

🔧 Installation & Maintenance

🔎 No Lubrication

PTFE liner is the lubricant. Do not inject grease.

🔧 Thread Engagement

Minimum 1.0 to 1.5x nominal diameter.

📈 Jam Nut

Lock position after final adjustment.

⚙ Oscillating Motion Only

Not for continuous rotation.

🌡 Temperature

GAR..C: -50 to +200 C. GAR..ET 2RS: -30 to +110 C.

✅ Replace on Wear

Insert not replenishable. Replace complete rod end when play develops.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

▶ What does maintenance-free mean for this rod end bearing?

Maintenance-free means the PTFE composite or PTFE fabric liner provides dry-running lubrication at the spherical contact without requiring periodic grease re-lubrication. Under normal operating conditions the rated service life is achieved without adding lubricant. Protect the bearing from abrasive contamination and chemical attack on the PTFE liner, as these cannot be corrected by re-lubrication.

▶ Can this rod end be used for continuous rotation?

No. Rod end bearings with spherical plain bearing inserts are designed for oscillating and tilting motion. Continuous rotation generates heat at the spherical contact that exceeds the PTFE liner PV limit, causing rapid wear. For rotating applications, select a rod end with a rolling-element insert.

▶ How do I order left-hand thread?

Add suffix L to the part number for left-hand thread. For example, SI 18T/K L indicates left-hand internal thread. Right-hand thread is standard with no suffix required. Stainless steel variants add suffix S.

▶ What is the maximum misalignment angle?

The misalignment angle alpha (a) is listed in the specification table for each size. It is the maximum angular displacement between the bore axis and the housing axis. Do not exceed this angle in service — sustained overangle causes edge loading and shortens service life.

▶ What shaft and housing tolerances are recommended?

Inner ring bore: shaft tolerance h6 for interference fit, f7 for sliding fit. For rod body thread: use standard metric thread engagement of 1.0 to 1.5 times the nominal thread diameter minimum. Apply thread-locking compound where vibration loosening is a risk.

📞 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.

GAR-C-ET-SERIES — 16 bore sizes · d 6–80 mm · Male thread · GE..C or GE..ET 2RS insert · No re-lubrication.

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

Contact Us

Email

sales@australia-drive.com

stuart_hamill@generalbearing.com.au

Tel: +61 3 9070 7991

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