RS PRO Steel M8 Ball and Socket Joint, 39.5mm x 38mm

RS PRO Steel Ball and Socket Joints

RS PRO range of steel ball and socket joints are a type of end fitting accessory for gas springs which are also referred to as gas struts.
Gas spring accessories like these RS PRO ball and socket joints end fittings are important for the service life of gas springs and gas struts and come in a range of sizes.

Options include:
689-394 - Ball and socket joint M5
689-401 - Ball and socket joint M6
689-417 - Ball and socket joint M8
689-423 - Ball and socket joint M10

RS PRO stock various gas strut end fittings including ball and socket joints, brackets for mounting and connectors such as clevises to attach the gas spring to other equipment. Our gas strut end fittings and accessories can be used in various applications and will ensure everything is mounted safely and securely to meet all your requirements.

Features and Benefits:

Angles ball joints made from steel
Various threads for screwing on gas struts
Made to DIN71802 with zinc passivated finish
Induction hardened balls are wear resistant
Security clips retain ball studs in sockets
Static pull values for radial and axial loads
Supplied with locknut

Typical Applications:

Gas strut end fittings and gas spring accessories are important in the assembly of gas springs and gas struts.

FAQs
What are gas strut end fittings used for?

Gas strut end fittings are used in the installation of gas springs, which are used in a number of different ways. They are often used in automobiles, for example, to support a tailgate when the boot is open, and office chairs, when the seat height needs to be adjusted. They are also used in medicine, aerospace, and in certain types of furniture.

RS PRO
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