The Timken Company - Aurora Bearing KM & KB Series Male Rod Ends - General Purpose - Precision - Wear Resistant

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Body - Low carbon steel - protective coated for corrosion resistance. Size 16 standard series body is alloy steel not heat treated.
Ball - Alloy steel - heat treated - hard chrome plated.
Race - Alloy steel - heat treated - protective coated for corrosion resistance.
Units are supplied without grease fittings. When a grease fitting is required, specify by adding suffix "Z" or "F". Ex.: KM-6Z = Zerk Type Fitting KM-6F = Flush Type Fitting.
Load ratings apply only to rod ends without grease fittings. For load ratings with fittings, please consult our engineering department.
Studded configuration available upon request. Specify by adding suffix "S". Ex.: KM-8S.

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Items	KM-3 Aurora Bearing KM & KB Series Male Rod Ends - General Purpose - Precision - Wear Resistant	KB-3 Aurora Bearing KM & KB Series Male Rod Ends - General Purpose - Precision - Wear Resistant	KM-3F Aurora Bearing KM & KB Series Male Rod Ends - General Purpose - Precision - Wear Resistant	KB-3F Aurora Bearing KM & KB Series Male Rod Ends - General Purpose - Precision - Wear Resistant	KM-3Z Aurora Bearing KM & KB Series Male Rod Ends - General Purpose - Precision - Wear Resistant
Thread Type	N/A Right Hand	N/A Left Hand	N/A Right Hand	N/A Left Hand	N/A Right Hand
Thread Configuration	N/A Male
B - Ball Bore	N/A .1900 in
W - Ball Width	N/A .312 in
H - Head Width	N/A .250 in
A - Base to Center	N/A 1.250 in
D - Head Diameter	N/A .625 in
Ball Diameter	N/A .437 in
C - Thread Length	N/A .750 in
Thread Size	N/A 10-32
Thread Class	N/A UNF-3A	N/A UNF-3A-LH	N/A UNF-3A	N/A UNF-3A-LH	N/A UNF-3A
a - Misalignment Angle Clevis Mounted	N/A 13 º
Ultimate Radial Static Load Capacity	N/A 1,169 lbs	N/A 1,169 lbs	N/A Consult Engineering Department	N/A Consult Engineering Department	N/A Consult Engineering Department
Approximate Brg. Weight	N/A .03 lb
Options	N/A Stud
Type of Lubrication	N/A None	N/A None	N/A Flush Fitting	N/A Flush Fitting	N/A Zerk Fitting