Aurora Bearing Company CW-8Z Female Threaded Rod End

Aurora Bearing Company CW-8Z Female Threaded Rod End is a CW Series general‑purpose, economy‑grade spherical rod end with a 1/2 in bore and right‑hand internal thread of 1/2-20 UNF-2B, designed for pivoting joints in machinery. The compact housing is low‑carbon steel, housing a heat‑treated alloy steel ball that is hard chrome plated for durability, and the unit weighs about 0.3 lb. Overall length is 2.781 in, with an external thread length of 1.062 in and a through‑bore length of 0.625 in; base diameter is 7/8 in, head diameter 1.312 in, and wrench flats measure 3/4 in. The CW‑8Z is rated for a static load up to 9,096 lbf and provides up to 20° of misalignment, making it suitable for general linkage and pivot applications where a robust spherical joint is needed. Lubrication is via a grease fitting (Zerk); the CW‑8Z designation indicates the presence of a Zerk fitting, though some CW/CG sizes can be supplied without fittings by using the appropriate suffixes “Z” or “F.” This right‑hand threaded female rod end is ideal for compact assemblies requiring a precise, economical joint in mechanical linkages, actuators, and control arms.