POS / POSL rod end bearings are male-thread rod ends designed for linkage systems, mechanical assemblies and applications requiring precise movement and reliable connection. POS is available with right-hand thread, while POSL provides left-hand thread options for different installation requirements.
Using a steel body and a steel-on-bronze sliding contact pair that requires appropriate lubrication, our POS / POSL rod end bearings provide smooth articulation, good wear resistance and stable performance under repeated movement and industrial use.
We manufacture POS / POSL male rod end bearings in a wide range of thread sizes and dimensions. Standard sizes, OEM requirements and customized solutions are available for bulk orders directly from our factory. See our greaseable PHS and POS rod end production footage in the factory video library.
For female-thread versions, see our PHS / PHSL Series Rod End Bearings.
| Sliding Contact Pair | Steel / Bronze |
|---|---|
| Rod End Body | Medium-carbon steel, zinc plated |
| Outer Ring | Outer race lined with bronze liner |
| Ball | Bearing steel, heat treated, HRC 58–62, hard chromium plated |
| Series | Thread Direction | Type |
|---|---|---|
| POS | Right-hand male thread | Maintenance-required / oil-lubricated |
| POSL | Left-hand male thread | Maintenance-required / oil-lubricated |
Dimensions are in mm unless noted. Basic load ratings are shown in kN.
| Model | Thread (d3) | Main Dimensions | α ≈ | Basic Load Rating | Weight (g) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| d | B | C1 | L1 | d2 | h | L2 | dk | R1s | d1 | Dynamic (kN) | Static (kN) | ||||
| POS5 / POSL5 | M5×0.8 RH/LH | 5 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 16 | 33 | 41 | 11.11 | 0.3 | 7.70 | 13° | 3.25 | 5.70 | 12 |
| POS6 / POSL6 | M6×1.0 RH/LH | 6 | 9 | 6.75 | 22 | 18 | 36 | 45 | 12.70 | 0.3 | 8.96 | 13° | 4.30 | 7.20 | 16.9 |
| POS8 / POSL8 | M8×1.25 RH/LH | 8 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 22 | 42 | 53 | 15.875 | 0.3 | 10.4 | 14° | 7.20 | 11.6 | 33.4 |
| POS10 / POSL10 | M10×1.25 RH/LH | 10 | 14 | 10.5 | 29 | 26 | 48 | 61 | 19.05 | 0.3 | 12.9 | 13° | 10.0 | 14.5 | 54.7 |
| POS10 / POSL10 | M10×1.5 RH/LH | 10 | 14 | 10.5 | 29 | 26 | 48 | 61 | 19.05 | 0.3 | 12.9 | 13° | 10.0 | 14.5 | 54.7 |
| POS12 / POSL12 | M12×1.25 RH/LH | 12 | 16 | 12 | 33 | 30 | 54 | 69 | 22.225 | 0.3 | 15.4 | 13° | 13.4 | 17.0 | 84.3 |
| POS12 / POSL12 | M12×1.75 RH/LH | 12 | 16 | 12 | 33 | 30 | 54 | 69 | 22.225 | 0.3 | 15.4 | 13° | 13.4 | 17.0 | 84.3 |
| POS14 / POSL14 | M14×1.5 RH/LH | 14 | 19 | 13.5 | 36 | 34 | 60 | 77 | 25.40 | 0.3 | 16.9 | 16° | 17.0 | 24.0 | 126.6 |
| POS14 / POSL14 | M14×2.0 RH/LH | 14 | 19 | 13.5 | 36 | 34 | 60 | 77 | 25.40 | 0.3 | 16.9 | 16° | 17.0 | 24.0 | 126.6 |
| POS16 / POSL16 | M16×1.5 RH/LH | 16 | 21 | 15 | 40 | 38 | 66 | 85 | 28.575 | 0.3 | 19.4 | 15° | 21.6 | 28.5 | 175.5 |
| POS16 / POSL16 | M16×2.0 RH/LH | 16 | 21 | 15 | 40 | 38 | 66 | 85 | 28.575 | 0.3 | 19.4 | 15° | 21.6 | 28.5 | 175.5 |
| POS18 / POSL18 | M18×1.5 RH/LH | 18 | 23 | 16.5 | 44 | 42 | 72 | 94 | 31.75 | 0.3 | 21.9 | 15° | 26.0 | 42.5 | 243 |
| POS20 / POSL20 | M20×1.5 RH/LH | 20 | 25 | 18 | 47 | 46 | 78 | 101 | 34.925 | 0.3 | 24.4 | 15° | 31.5 | 52.5 | 317 |
| POS22 / POSL22 | M22×1.5 RH/LH | 22 | 28 | 20 | 51 | 50 | 84 | 111 | 38.10 | 0.3 | 25.8 | 15° | 38.0 | 57.0 | 410 |
| POS25 / POSL25 | M24×2.0 RH/LH | 25 | 31 | 22 | 57 | 60 | 94 | 124 | 42.85 | 0.3 | 29.6 | 15° | 47.5 | 68.0 | 616.5 |
| POS28 / POSL28 | M27×2.0 RH/LH | 28 | 35 | 24 | 62 | 66 | 103 | 136 | 47.60 | 0.3 | 32.3 | 15° | 58.0 | 75.5 | 836.5 |
| POS30 / POSL30 | M27×2.0 RH/LH | 30 | 37 | 25 | 66 | 70 | 110 | 145 | 50.80 | 0.3 | 34.8 | 17° | 64.0 | 88.0 | 1020 |
| POS30 / POSL30 | M30×2.0 RH/LH | 30 | 37 | 25 | 66 | 70 | 110 | 145 | 50.80 | 0.3 | 34.8 | 17° | 64.0 | 88.0 | 1020 |
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