AB3/AM3
Ball Width 0.312 in.
13 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 2851 LBS

AB4/AM4
Ball Width 0.375 in.
16 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 5260 LBS

AB5/AM5
Ball Width 0.437 in.
14 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 7639 LBS

AB6/AM6
Ball Width 0.500 in.
12 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 9544 LBS

AB7/AM7
Ball Width 0.562 in.
14 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 10,285 LBS

AB8/AM8
Ball Width 0.625 in.
12 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 16,238 LBS

AB10/AM10
Ball Width 0.750 in.
16 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 17,955 LBS

AB12/AM12
Ball Width 0.875 in.
14 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 28,081 LBS

AB6-T/AM6-T
Ball Width 0.500 in.
12 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 9544 LBS

AB7-T/AM7-T
Ball Width 0.562 in.
14 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 10,285 LBS

AB8-T/AM8-T
Ball Width 0.625 in.
12 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 16,238 LBS

AB10-T/AM10-T
Ball Width 0.750 in.
16 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 17,955 LBS

AB12-T/AM12-T
Ball Width 0.875 in.
14 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 28,081 LBS

RAB14-T-1/RAM14-T-1
Heat Treated Race
Ball Width 0.875 in.
7 Degrees of Misalignment
Radial Load Capacity 55,692 LBS

Three Piece "A" Series (Chromoly)

The "A" series consists of a body, ball and race. This type of construction allows for the use of different metals for each component part. The body is manufactured out of 4130 steel alloy, which is heat treated, and zinc plated. Specifications for the race are heat treated alloy steel, zinc plated, and chromate treated materials. The ball is made from 52100 steel (AMS-7440) and is heat treated, and hard chrome plated.

What is Radial Static Load Capacity?

These loads are based upon the minimal mechanical properties of the design configuration of the stressed areas. The Operation Load Capacity of Aurora rod ends is based upon the Radial Static Load Rating. Appropriate safety factors should be utilized with the application. Full rotation assemblies up to 100 rpm should not exceed 10% of the radial static load.

What is Axial Load Capacity?

Axial static load is the force that is applied through the bore of the ball. Maximum axial static load capacity is recommended at 15% of the radial static load for Aurora two piece rod ends, 10% for three piece rod ends.

What is Bearing Misalignment?

A rod end or spherical bearings ability to mis-align is measured by the degree of angle the ball can accommodate without interference.