SDTZ Studded Rod End BL6DL, M6 x 1 Female Thread, Left-Hand
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The SDTZ studded rod end is a ball joint with a threaded ball stud and a female-threaded housing. The ball tilts up to 40° in the housing, so the rod end takes up misalignment at the pivot point of a linkage. This one has left-hand metric threads, from M6 to M12.
The rod end is sealed with a rubber seal and is lubricated for life, with zinc alloy and steel contact surfaces. It comes in 6 sizes, listed below with the dimensions, static load and weight for each.
Where this product is used
- Control linkages and push-pull rods
- Actuator and cylinder connections
- Adjustable-length linkages
- Levers and pivots where the joint must tilt
- General machinery linkages
Features
- Ball joint with a threaded ball stud and a female-threaded housing
- Maximum tilt angle 40°
- Left-hand metric thread
- 6 sizes from M6 to M12
- Rubber sealed and lubricated for life
- Zinc alloy and steel contact surfaces
- Static load rating (Cs) from 9.9 to 26.7 kN
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | SDTZ |
| Product | Studded rod end (ball joint) |
| Thread | Metric, left-hand |
| Housing thread | Female |
| Ball stud thread | Male |
| Sizes | M6 x 1, M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M10 x 1.25, M12 x 1.75, M12 x 1.25 |
| Maximum tilt angle | 40° |
| Seal | Rubber seal |
| Lubrication | Lubricated for life |
| Contact surface | Zinc alloy and steel |
Sizes and ratings
| Model | Thread | Overall length L (mm) | Housing diameter D (mm) | Ball diameter (mm) | Max tilt angle | Static load Cs (kN) | Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL6DL/SDTZ | M6 x 1 | 38 | 16 | 11.11 | 40° | 9.9 | 26 |
| BL8DL/SDTZ | M8 x 1.25 | 45.5 | 19 | 12.7 | 40° | 12.5 | 49 |
| BL10DL/SDTZ | M10 x 1.25 | 55.5 | 25 | 15.88 | 40° | 18.3 | 87 |
| BL10BDL/SDTZ | M10 x 1.5 | 55.5 | 25 | 15.88 | 40° | 18.3 | 90 |
| BL12DL/SDTZ | M12 x 1.25 | 64.5 | 29 | 19.05 | 40° | 26.7 | 143 |
| BL12BDL/SDTZ | M12 x 1.75 | 64.5 | 29 | 19.05 | 40° | 26.7 | 148 |
Selecting the right option
Choose the thread size and pitch to match the mating part. M10 and M12 each come in a coarse and a fine pitch: BL10BDL is M10 x 1.5 and BL10DL is M10 x 1.25, and BL12BDL is M12 x 1.75 and BL12DL is M12 x 1.25.
This listing is for left-hand thread, shown by the suffix L on the model number. A left-hand and a right-hand rod end are often used together at the two ends of an adjustable-length link. The right-hand version, which also comes in M5, is listed here: SDTZ studded rod end, metric female thread, right-hand.
Check the static load rating against the working load of the linkage. The ratings are catalogue values for reference.
Fitting and use
Match the thread size, pitch and hand of the rod end to the mating part before fitting. Keep the ball free to tilt through its 40° range.
The rod end is sealed and lubricated for life, so it needs no re-greasing in service.
Catalogue dimensions are reference only. Contact AIMS to confirm actual measurement if a specific dimension is critical to your application.
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M6 x 1.0
Model Number: BL6DL/SDTZ
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M8 x 1.25
Model Number: BL8DL/SDTZ
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M10 x 1.5
Model Number: BL10BDL/SDTZ
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M10 x 1.25
Model Number: BL10DL/SDTZ
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M12 x 1.75
Model Number: BL12BDL/SDTZ
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M12 x 1.25
Model Number: BL12DL/SDTZ
