Industrial Automation Magazine India

Steel Ball Joints

Published on : Tuesday 30-11--0001

WDS range of zinc plated steel ball joints are available in sizes from 8mm ball diameter (having an extraction force of 3.1kg and weighing 15g) to 16mm ball diameter joints (with an 8.2kg extraction force and weight of 104g). Similarly, the WDS quick release ball joints are offered in a range of sizes, from ball diameters of 6.4mm to 10.7mm, weighing from 17g to 78g, with spring release mechanism.

Features:

• Ball joints are typically made of steel, but can be produced in virtually any metal, plastic or a combination of engineering materials
• They come in a huge range of sizes and in many variations, but essentially consist of a bearing stud and socket enclosed in a casting
• Their spherical shape gives them free movement or rotation in all directions, up to the physical limit set by the edge of the casting, and
• A variation on the basic axial ball joint is the quick release option. This finds many uses, including in applications where structures and mechanisms are frequently dismantled and reassembled.

WDS Component Parts Limited is UK’s leading manufacturer of standard parts for use in machine build components, standard parts, jigs & fixtures, and consumer products. The range of products available from WDS grows daily and so has the methods available to designers and engineers for identifying, specifying and purchasing any of the 20,000+ parts currently held in stock.

Contact:

WDS Component Parts Limited, UK

Tel: +44 (0)113 2909852.

Fax: +44 (0)845 601 1173.

Email: [email protected]