This standard specifies the characteristics of adjustable rod ends with self-aligning double row ball bearing with reduced internal radial clearance and threaded shank in corrosion resisting steel, designed to withstand only slow rotations and oscillations under load.
They consist of: ? a rod end comprising:
-- circumferential groove to identify location;
-- either seals or shields;
-- an optional longitudinal groove for locking purpose;
-- an inner ring with balls.
These rod ends are intended for use with flight control rods or rods for aerospace structures.
They are intended to be used in the temperature range: - 54 °C to 150 °C.
However, being lubricated with the following greases:
-- very high pressure grease, ester type (code A), operational range - 73 °C to 121 °C or
-- very high pressure grease, synthetic hydrocarbons, general purpose (code B), operational range - 54 °C to 177 °C (see EN 2067),
their field of application when lubricated with code A grease is limited to 121 °C.