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HEIM Rod Ends

TYPE and MATERIAL REFERENCE TABLE
We will be supplying TSO’d parts as they become available.
The part Numbers will be the same with the exception of the suffix of (TSO) after the standard part number.
If the item is has been not manufactured to the TSO, then there will be no suffix of (TSO), or there will be a suffix of (/COMM),
designating the item as having been manufactured to the Commercial Specification, which was prior to the TSO spec.
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Uniflon® is a registered trademark of HEIM Bearings Co.

All original Text, Tables, and

Documents in this book for REFERENCE ONLY, not intended for design. Not guaranteed for accuracy.
reproduction by permission only.
Drawings are Copyright 1994-2006

Make your selection for replacement Rod Ends by comparing yours with the ones on the chart.
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Rod Ends HM-M and HF-M
All original Text, Tables, and
Drawings are Copyright 1994-2006
reproduction by permission only.

Aircraft Series, Brass Inserts

Material Specifications
Outer Member
Aircraft quality carbon steel, magnetic particle inspected,
cadmium plating or equivilant alternative coating.

Ball
Chrome steel - heat treated

Race or Inserts
Brass on all sizes except - 16M, it has a carbon steel
cartridge race.

Notes
Add letter ( L ) to prefix to indicate left hand threads.
Example: HFL-4M

Optional grease fittings available on sizes -4M thru -16M

Add ( G ) at very end for standard grease Zerk.
Add ( FG ) at very end for flush type lubricator.

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Rod Ends F-M and M-M
All original Text, Tables, and
Drawings are Copyright 1994-2006
reproduction by permission only.

Aircraft Series, Brass Inserts, Special Purpose

Material Specifications
Outer Member
Aircraft quality carbon steel, magnetic particle inspected,
cadmium plating or equivilant alternative coating.

Ball
Chrome steel - heat treated

Race or Inserts
Brass; add ( T ) at the very end for “tight fit” if desired.

Notes
Add letter ( L ) to prefix to indicate left hand threads.
Example: MDL46-15M, FL34-14M

In the male rod ends of this series the ( D ) in the first

segment of the part number denotes a drilled hole in the
shank for the transfer of lubricant to the race and ball
area.

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Rod Ends HME-M and HFE-M
All original Text, Tables, and
Drawings are Copyright 1994-2006
reproduction by permission only.

Aircraft Series, Self Lubricating

Material Specifications
Outer Member
Aircraft quality carbon steel, magnetic particle inspected,
cadmium plating or equivilant alternative coating.

Ball
Chrome steel - heat treated

Race and Liner

The race is aluminum. The liner is self lubricating
UNIFLON®. Uniflon® is a registered trademark of
HEIM Bearings Co.

Notes
Add letter ( L ) to prefix to indicate left hand threads.
Example: HMLE-4M Teflon® is a registered trademark
of E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co. Inc.

Uniflon® is the standard liner, for temperatures of

100Deg. to 350Deg. F.
Use carbon filled Teflon® liner for temperatures of -85
Deg. to 500Deg. F.
The load rating for carbon filled Teflon® is less than for
Uniflon®.

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Rod Ends ME and FE
All original Text, Tables, and
Drawings are Copyright 1994-2006
reproduction by permission only.

Aircraft Series, MS, Self Lubricating

Material Specifications
Outer Member
4340 Alloy steel (Mil-S-5000) - heat treated,
cadmium plated.

Ball
440C Stainless, Heat Treated (AMS 5630)

Race and Liner

The race is 17-4PH stainless; the liner is
UNIFLON®. Per Mil-B-81820. Uniflon® is a
registered trademark of HEIM Bearings Co.

Notes
Add letter ( L ) to prefix to indicate left hand
threads.
Example: FEL7 left handed female.
MEL7 left handed male.

Add letter ( K ) to indicate keyslot (female) or

keyway (male).
Example: FEK7 female with keyslot
FEKL7 female L/H with keyslot
Example: MEK7 male with keyway
MEKL7 male L/H with keyway

ME series, male rod ends meet the

requirements of Mil-B-81935/1.
FE series, female rod ends meet the
requirements of Mil-B-81935/2.

242 Documents in this book for REFERENCE ONLY, not intended for design. Not guaranteed for accuracy.