Axial joints, according to DIN 71802, are used as connecting and guiding elements for moving parts, providing corner joint functionality. While standard angle joints may not always meet the design requirements, especially when linear force transmission is needed, the axial joint offers a specialized solution. Unlike the 90° angular conversion of standard joints, the axial joint converts the absorbed forces into linear motion through a 180° variant. The allowable pivoting angle, similar to DIN 71802, is ±18°, and the withdrawal forces for the ball stud from the ball socket range between a minimum of 30 N and a maximum of 100 N, depending on the size.
Axial joints are available in steel and stainless steel, with dimensions ranging from M5 to M16. They can be obtained in bright or galvanized finishes, with or without sealing caps, as fully assembled units or as component parts, with or without hexagon nuts. Additionally, they can be acquired with a sealing cap and rivet stud.
Materials
Surface treated
Operating Temperature range
Some current applications of axial joints include:
The standard delivery of the axial joints similar to DIN 71802 made of carbon steel is without heat treatment. If higher strength is required, heat treatment angle joints can be ordered on request.
The tensile strength as below after heat treatment
• Ball socket: carbon steel, min. tensile strength Rm = 500 N/mm²
• Ball stud: carbon steel, min. tensile strength Rm = 600 N/mm², ball induction hardened on the surface with a ≥ 52 HRC hardness
The load values requested for the extraction and insertion of the ball stud from/to the ball socket’s housing with the mounted “R” spring, with the joint free from grease, are indicated in the following table:
d1 (ball diameter) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 |
min. extraction force [N] | 30 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
max insertion force [N] | 200 | 250 | 320 | 350 | 400 |
The maximum permissible load for the axial joint is given in the following table; it is also important to tighten the nut as indicated:
Designation | Permissible load [N] | Nut tightening torque [N·m] |
|
static | dynamic | ||
8 M5 | 50 | 20 | 3.5 |
10 M6 | 100 | 40 | 7.4 |
13 M8 | 200 | 80 | 18 |
16 M10 | 400 | 160 | 35 |
16 M12 | 400 | 160 | 35 |
19 M14 | 800 | 320 | 70 |
19 M16 | 800 | 320 | 70 |
Some current applications of axial joints include:
chrome ball joints, chrome plated linkage ends, chrome plated linkages, chromed ball joints, chromed linkage ends, billet linkage, billet rods, chromed billet linkage, chromed billet ends, Juntas Esfericas Cromadas, Rotulas, SAE J490, Kugelgelenke, Kugelgelenk, verchromt