SA…T/K Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free PTFE Lined
SA-TK-SERIES — 16 bore sizes · d 5–50 mm · External male thread · PTFE composite liner · Zinc-plated rod body.
MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.
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SA...T/K Series — Male Thread Rod End Bearing Maintenance Free PTFE Lined
16 bore sizes · d 5–50 mm · External male thread · PTFE composite liner · Zinc-plated rod body
🆕 Series Overview
The SA...T/K series is the male-thread counterpart to SI...T/K — maintenance-free rod end with an external thread on the rod body and PTFE composite liner. The external thread screws directly into female-threaded clevises, yokes, and actuator bodies.
Available in 16 bore sizes from 5 mm to 50 mm. Right-hand thread standard; suffix L for left-hand. Suffix S for stainless steel. Male-thread configuration is often specified for retrofit applications where existing hardware has female-threaded rod-end sockets.
⚙ Key Design Features
Maintenance-Free PTFE Liner
PTFE composite at spherical contact. No re-lubrication required for rated service life.
Male External Thread
External thread connects directly to female-threaded clevises, yokes, and actuator forks.
Zinc-Plated Rod Body
Zinc electroplating for corrosion resistance.
Left/Right Thread
Standard right-hand. Suffix L for left-hand thread.
16 Bore Sizes
5 mm to 50 mm.
Stainless Option
Suffix S for stainless steel rod body.
📋 Specification Table
ⓘ Thread d3 = external rod body thread. dk = bearing bore. L1 = rod body length. L2 = overall length where applicable. Dimensions mm, load ratings kN, weight grams.
| Part No. | d | Thread | B | C1 | L1 | d2 | L2 | dk | a° | Dyn C kN | Sta C0 kN | Wt g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA5T/K | 5 | M5x0.8 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 18 | — | 11.11 | 13 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 13 |
| SA6T/K | 6 | M6x1.0 | 9 | 6.75 | 21 | 20 | — | 12.7 | 13 | 7.2 | 7.65 | 20 |
| SA8T/K | 8 | M8x1.25 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 42 | 15.875 | 14 | 11.6 | 12.9 | 38 |
| SA10T/K | 10 | M10x1.25 | 14 | 10.5 | 28 | 28 | 46 | 19.05 | 13 | 14.5 | 18.0 | 55 |
| SA12T/K | 12 | M12x1.75 | 16 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 54 | 22.225 | 13 | 17.0 | 24.0 | 85 |
| SA14T/K | 14 | M14x2.0 | 19 | 13.5 | 36 | 36 | 78 | 25.4 | 15 | 24.0 | 31.0 | 140 |
| SA16T/K | 16 | M16x2.0 | 21 | 15 | 37 | 40 | 87 | 28.575 | 15 | 28.5 | 39.0 | 210 |
| SA18T/K | 18 | M18x1.5 | 23 | 16.5 | 41 | 44 | 94 | 31.75 | 15 | 42.5 | 47.5 | 280 |
| SA20T/K | 20 | M20x1.5 | 25 | 18 | 45 | 50 | 103 | 34.925 | 14 | 42.5 | 57.0 | 380 |
| SA22T/K | 22 | M22x1.5 | 28 | 20 | 46 | 54 | 111 | 38.1 | 15 | 57.0 | 68.0 | 480 |
| SA25T/K | 25 | M24x2.0 | 31 | 22 | 55 | 60 | 124 | 42.85 | 15 | 68.0 | 85.0 | 640 |
| SA28T/K | 28 | M27x2.0 | 35 | 24 | 62 | 66 | 136 | 47.6 | 15 | 86.0 | 107.0 | 800 |
| SA30T/K | 30 | M30x2.0 | 37 | 25 | 66 | 70 | 145 | 50.8 | 17 | 88.0 | 114.0 | 1100 |
| SA35T/K | 35 | M36x2.0 | 43 | 28 | 85 | 80 | 180.5 | 57.1 | 16 | 101 | 206 | 1640 |
| SA40T/K | 40 | M42x2.0 | 49 | 33 | 90 | 91 | 195.5 | 66.6 | 17 | 124 | 280 | 2300 |
| SA50T/K | 50 | M48x2.0 | 60 | 45 | 105 | 117 | 243.5 | 82.5 | 12 | 308 | 485 | 4800 |
🔭 Materials & Construction
Rod body: carbon steel zinc-plated. Inner ring: 100Cr6. Outer race: steel with PTFE composite liner. Identical specification to SI...T/K.
100Cr6 Inner Ring
Hardened, ground spherical OD.
PTFE Composite Liner
Bonded to outer race. Dry-running, rated -50 to +200 C.
Zinc-Plated Rod Body
Electroplated zinc on carbon steel.
🏭 Typical Applications
Actuator Rod Ends
Direct connection to hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder rod ends in automation where female-threaded sockets are fitted.
Steering Linkages
Tie-rod ends in agricultural vehicles and industrial trucks using female-threaded steering components.
Press and Clamp Mechanisms
Toggle clamp and press linkage rod ends where external-thread connection to the clamping yoke is required.
HVAC Control Rods
Damper and air handler control rod ends where re-lubrication access is not planned.
Conveyor Systems
Tensioning rod ends on conveyor frames where grease-free operation prevents product contamination.
Test Equipment
Load application linkages in fatigue testing machines where consistent friction-free operation is critical.
🔧 Installation & Maintenance
🔎 Thread Engagement
Minimum 1.0 to 1.5x nominal diameter. Thread-lock under vibration.
🔧 Bore Fit
h6 shaft tolerance for press fit.
📈 Jam Nut
Lock position with jam nut after final adjustment.
⚙ No Lubrication
PTFE liner provides dry-running. Do not add grease.
🌡 Temperature
PTFE -50 to +200 C. Zinc rod body -30 to +120 C.
✅ End of Life
Replace when detectable play develops.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📞 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.
SA-TK-SERIES — 16 bore sizes · d 5–50 mm · External male thread · PTFE composite liner · Zinc-plated rod body.
MOQ: 50 pcs. Minimum order value USD 1,500; mixed orders and trial quantities welcome.
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