Plastic Casing Rod End Bearings – Maintenance-Free, Corrosion-Resistant. Up to 80% lighter than metal alternatives, maintenance-free dry operation, compensates for misalignment up to 30°. Ideal for packaging machinery, agricultural equipment, medical devices, bicycle manufacturing, and industrial automation. Plastic casing rod end bearings are available in a comprehensive range of metric and inch sizes, with bore diameters typically ranging from 2 mm to 30 mm. They conform to dimensional series K and E based on DIN ISO 12240 standards. Bore Diameter (d1): 5 mm – 30 mm Thread Size: M5 – M30 Head Diameter (D): 18 mm – 50 mm Height to Center (L1): 27 mm – 78 mm Housing Width / Ball Width: 6 mm – 18 mm / 8 mm – 25 mm Maximum Pivot Angle: Up to 30° Housing Material: Impact-resistant, long-fiber-reinforced polymer Ball Material Options: Self-lubricating polymer / Stainless steel / Chrome steel