NOS Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free Pressed Body

NOS Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free Pressed Body

NOS-SERIES — 13 bore sizes · d 3–25 mm · Pressed steel body · Male thread · PTFE composite liner.

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

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NOS Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free Pressed Body

13 bore sizes · d 3–25 mm · Pressed steel body · Male thread · PTFE composite liner

Maintenance-Free13 Sizes 3–25mmPressed Steel BodyMale ThreadPTFE Liner

🆕 Series Overview

The NOS series is the male-thread counterpart to NHS — a compact pressed-steel-body rod end with PTFE composite liner and external thread for connection to female-threaded clevises. 13 bore sizes from 3 mm to 25 mm.

Zinc-plated pressed steel body. Left-hand thread suffix L. Suited for the same light-to-medium duty applications as NHS but where female-threaded mating hardware is specified.

NOS rod end bearing product photo

⚙ Key Design Features

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Pressed Steel Body

Compact pressed construction, lighter and smaller than machined-body rod ends.

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Male External Thread

External thread for connection to female-threaded clevises.

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PTFE Maintenance-Free

PTFE composite liner. No periodic lubrication.

✅

3 mm Minimum Bore

Covers miniature linkages for instruments and small actuators.

📈

13 Bore Sizes

3 mm to 25 mm.

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Zinc-Plated Body

Zinc electroplated for corrosion resistance.

📋 Specification Table

ⓘ d = bore. Thread d3 = external rod body thread. d2 = overall body width. h = body height. L1 = rod body length. Dimensions mm, load ratings kN, weight grams.

Part No. d Thread B C1 d2 h L1 a° Dyn C kN Sta C0 kN Wt g
NOS3 3 M3x0.5 6 4.9 12 27 15 11 1.7 2.0 10
NOS4 4 M4x0.7 7 5.25 14 30 17 12 2.5 2.9 12
NOS5 5 M5x0.8 8 6 18 33 20 13 5.7 6.0 13
NOS6 6 M6x1.0 9 6.75 20 36 22 13 7.2 7.65 20
NOS8 8 M8x1.25 12 9 24 42 25 14 11.6 12.9 38
NOS10 10 M10x1.5 14 10.5 28 48 29 13 14.5 18.0 55
NOS12 12 M12x1.75 16 12 32 54 33 13 17.0 24.0 85
NOS14 14 M14x2.0 19 13.5 36 60 36 16 24.0 31.0 140
NOS16 16 M16x2.0 21 15 40 66 40 15 28.5 39.0 210
NOS18 18 M18x1.5 23 16.5 44 72 44 15 42.5 47.5 260
NOS20 20 M20x1.5 25 18 50 78 47 14 42.5 57.0 380
NOS22 22 M22x1.5 28 20 54 84 50 15 57.0 68.0 480
NOS25 25 M24x2.0 31 22 60 94 57 15 68.0 85.0 640
NOS rod end bearing specification drawing

🔭 Materials & Construction

Identical to NHS: pressed carbon steel zinc-plated body, 100Cr6 inner ring, PTFE composite liner.

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Pressed Steel Body

Zinc-plated, integral outer race.

🔭

PTFE Composite Liner

Dry-running, bonded.

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100Cr6 Inner Ring

Hardened, ground.

🏭 Typical Applications

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Pneumatic Actuators

Male-thread rod ends for pneumatic cylinder connections to female-threaded yokes.

📈

Light Control Rods

Throttle and cable end connections in small engines and utility equipment.

🔎

Laboratory Equipment

Positioning stage pivots in analytical and laboratory instruments.

⚙

Sports Equipment

Linkages in exercise machines and adjustable seats.

🔭

Consumer Electronics

Positioning arms and adjustment linkages in display stands and camera mounts.

📈

Medical Equipment

Compact rod end pivots in portable diagnostic equipment and patient positioning systems.

rod end bearings selection guide overview

🔧 Installation & Maintenance

🔎 Thread Engagement

Minimum 1.0x nominal diameter engagement.

🔧 Jam Nut

Lock position with jam nut against mating component.

📈 Load Capacity

For higher loads, select machined-body SA series.

⚙ No Lubrication

PTFE liner provides dry running.

🌡 Temperature

PTFE -50 to +200 C. Zinc body +120 C practical limit.

✅ Replace on Wear

No replenishment. Replace 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.

NOS-SERIES — 13 bore sizes · d 3–25 mm · Pressed steel body · Male thread · PTFE composite liner.

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

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stuart_hamill@generalbearing.com.au

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