Metal cables are are stranded wires used in a wide variety of applications in aviation and many other industries. The term "wire rope" is also used when the cable diameter is larger than 3/8" (9.52 mm), with smaller gauges designated as cables or cords. They are specified in terms of their construction by the number of strands times the number of wires in each strand. For example, “7x19” means the cable with seven (7) strands, and 19 wires in each strand. 7x19 is the most flexible cable, approximately twice as flexible as its 7x7 counterpart.

Aircraft cables are encountered on or around the aircraft including flight control surfaces and tie-downs or other uses. In contrast to the commercial (industrial use) cables, aircraft  cables undergo extensive testing and are lubricated providing substantially better fatigue life. They conform to MIL-DTL-83420 specification. Sourced by leading manufacturers such as CONTINENTAL CABLE or CENTRAL WIRE Group of Companies (CWI) they are offered with or without coating (jacket) in different constructions, materials (such as galvanized carbon steel or stainless steel), diameters in inches and pre-cut or cut-to-order lengths in feet. Many of the offered aircraft cables are also included in U.S. DoD Qualified Products List (QPL) which relates to products, components, or materials, often used in aerospace or military applications, which have been examined, pre-tested & found to conform with all applicable standards or qualification requirements set by a certifying organization or government entity. 

Different flight control cables, general use cable, cable assemblies and related parts from various manufacturers (*) are also offered either as OEM or FAA-PMA approved parts including our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines aircraft and industrial (general use) cables for applications when no compliance to MIL specifications is required. For additional information please consult the Product Description section and the supplied documentation.

(*) OEM aircraft cables & assemblies are offered from TEXTRON AVIATION and are intended for use on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. FAA-PMA approved aircraft cables and parts are offered from McFARLANE® AVIATION and other manufacturers for use on different aircraft.

Spherical Bearings, Precision Special Purpose Series.

TIMKEN® tapered roller bearings are characterized by reliability, versatility and choice. They stand up to extreme situations, including high-corrosive, high-temperature, vacuum or low-lubrication environments. Uniquely designed to manage both types of loads on rotating shafts and in housings and offer a choice of nearly 26,000 product combinations, from single, double to four-row configurations and thrust bearings. Each bearing contains four interdependent components: the cone (inner ring), the cup (outer ring), the tapered rollers (rolling elements) and the cage (roller retainer). Tapered angles allow bearings to efficiently control a combination of radial and thrust loads. The steeper the outer ring angle, the greater ability the bearing has to handle thrust loads. To provide a true rolling motion of the rollers on the raceways, the extensions of the raceways and the tapered surfaces of the rollers come together at a common point, the apex, on the axis of rotation.

TIMKEN® Single Row (TS) bearings are basic and most widely used. Usually fitted as one of an opposing pair. They can be “set” to the required clearance (endplay) or preload condition to optimize performance. TSF type bearings, a TS variation, have a flanged outer ring to facilitate axial location and accurately aligned seats in a through-bored housing.

TIMKEN® Double Row Outer Ring bearings (TDO)  have a one-piece (double) outer ring and two single inner rings. Usually supplied complete with an inner-ring spacer as a pre-set assembly. They offer a wide effective bearing spread and frequently chosen for applications where overturning moments are a significant load component. Other bearing types include TDI (double-row double inner race) and TDIT (same as TDI with tapered bore). Both comprise a double inner ring and two single outer rings. Usually supplied complete with an outerring spacer as a pre-set assembly. TDI and TDIT bearings can be used at fixed (locating) positions on rotating shaft applications. Offered types include: TNA (double-row non-adjustable), TNASW (same as TNA with lubricant slots) or TNASWE  (same as TNSW with extended back face rib). They are similar to the TDO with a one-piece (double) outer ring and two single inner rings.  Supplied with a built-in clearance to give a standard setting range, these bearings provide a solution for many fixed or floating bearing applications where optimum simplicity of assembly is required.

For aerospace applications, different FAA PMA approved tapered single roller bearings are offered including TIMKEN® 13600, 13800 and LM813000 Series with a cone assembly and a cup. Offered in "inch" and "metric" versions LM813000 Series feature  minimization of friction between the rotating parts, handling of thrust loads, even load distibution across the roller, heavy load carrying capacity & stamped steel cage.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation.

Garret GTX GEN II Series Turbochargers are similar to the first GTX series but with enhancing innovations. Their key features include forged fully-machined billet aluminum compressor wheels with next generation aerodynamics that provide a larger horsepower range and maximize boost response. Ported shroud compressor housings increase surge resistance and provide reliable, continuous power throughout the power band. A dual ceramic ball bearing cartridge prolongs the lifespan and improves shaft balance. The water cooled Center Housing Rotating Assembly (CHRA) keeps housing temperatures to a minimum. The turbine wheel is constructed from Inconel, a Super Alloy that maintains strength during prolonged exposure to high exhaust gas temperatures. GTX Series turbochargers include different models (GTX2860R, GTX2867R, GTX3071R, GTX3076R, GTX3576R, GTX3582R, GTX4709R, GTX4720R, GTX5009R, GTX5020R, GTX5533R) and are also available as a reverse revolving turbochargers.  Parts, installation kits, fittings and accessories are also offered.

AS8976 narrow spherical bearings from RBC Aerospace Bearings are available in grooved or chamfered versions from steel (MS21154S grooved & MS21155S chamfered steel series) or bronze (MS21154B grooved & MS21155B chamfered bronze series). For additional information please refer to the attached documentation.

AS8976 Bearing Product Features:

• Qualified to AS8976 (formerly MIL-B-8976)

• Narrow series, metal-to-metal

• Material MS21154S & MS21155S steel series 03-503 and 03-505

Outer ring: Alloy steel, AMS-S-5000, AMS-S-6758 or AMS-S-6050

Inner ring: CRES 440C, HRC 55 min. AMS 5630

• Material MS21154B & MS21155B bronze series 03-523 and 03-525

Outer ring: Aluminum bronze

Inner ring: CRES 440C, HRC 55 min. AMS 5630

The HEIM® BEARINGS company has been acquired by RBC® BEARINGS, a leader in the world of highly engineered bearing products. 

HEIM® BEARINGS produces the industry's widest range of rod end bearing sizes (aka rod ends) in  the following four grades (types): precision, aircraft, military and commercial with each grade including different series suitable for respective application requirements. HEIM® BEARINGS are made from different materials featuring among others high strength two piece designs, high capacity designs, self-lubricating options and thermoplastic races or Teflon® liners. Please consult the supplied table on different grades and series offered.

- Precision rod ends are manufactured to tight tolerances for applications requiring improved linkage accuracy and reduced looseness. 

- Aircraft rod ends use premium materials, and have magnafluxed rod end bodies. Originally intended for aircraft applications, aircraft rod ends are used in many industrial applications where a high degree of reliability is required

- Military rod ends are produced in strict accordance with all applicable military specifications and are typically used in military and commercial aviation applications, or when Mil-Spec approval is required

- Commercial rod ends are produced using standard materials and manufacturing methods, and consist an economical choice for industrial applications

The HEIM® BEARINGS HME M/HFE M series self lubricating aircraft rod ends, male and female threaded respecively, use HEIM® UNIFLON® PTFE liner and cartridge type construction. The HEIM® UNIFLON® PTFE liner is approved to SAE-AS81820 (formerly MIL-B-18820). Their rod end bodies are made from aircraft quality carbon steel, magnetic particle inspected with protective coating for corrosion resistance. Balls  are made from 52100 alloy steel, heat treated and chrome plated on aluminum race inserts.

Letter “L” in the prefix indicates Left Hand thread

Please refer to the supplied chart for technical specifications and the RBC® HEIM® Bearings Catalog for additional information.

KAMAN CORPORATION bearings include a wide range of spherical bearings, rod ends and journal bearings. 

KAMAN KAMATICS Metal-To-Metal Self-Lubricating Spherical Bearings are designed with conventional stainless steel alloys, or other specialized alloys based on application, temperature and environment and come with KAron™ self-lubricating liners. They  are maintenance free and provide increased reliability and longer application life, reducing operating cost in challenging applications across industries.  They are offered in different series outlined below, in inch and metric systems and used in a a variety of applications in  aerospace (commercial fixed wing aircrafts), engines,commercial and military helicopters, heavy industry, hydropower, or marine vehicles.

KR-CN Series. MS14104 qualified bearings, narrow, chamfered outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CNG Series. MS14101 qualified bearings, narrow, grooved outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CW Series. MS14102 qualified bearings, wide, chamfered outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CWG Series. MS14103 qualified bearings, wide, grooved outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CN/4 Series. MS81820/4 qualified bearings, lined bore, narrow, chamfered outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CNG/1 Series. MS81820/1  qualified bearings, lined bore, narrow,  grooved outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CW/2 Series. MS81820/2 qualified bearings, lined bore, wide, chamfered outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CWG/3 Series. MS81820/3 qualified bearings, lined bore, wide, grooved outer race, -65° F to +325° F

KR-CE Series. Extended inner race bearings, high misalignment, chamfered outer race

KR-CEG Series. Extended inner race bearings, high misalignment, grooved outer race

KR-C Series. Miniature Series bearings, chamfered outer race

For additional information and specifications please refer to the supplied documentation.

TIMKEN® lock nuts and respective lock washers are used in the mounting of straight bore bearings on shafts. They are available for bearings in the various series. Their dimensions relate to the bearing bore sizes.

The HEIM® BEARINGS company has been acquired by RBC® BEARINGS, a leader in the world of highly engineered bearing products. 

HEIM® BEARINGS produces the industry's widest range of rod end bearing sizes (aka rod ends) in  the following four grades (types): precision, aircraft, military and commercial with each grade including different series suitable for respective application requirements. HEIM® BEARINGS are made from different materials featuring among others high strength two piece designs, high capacity designs, self-lubricating options and thermoplastic races or Teflon® liners. Please consult the supplied table on different grades and series offered.

- Precision rod ends are manufactured to tight tolerances for applications requiring improved linkage accuracy and reduced looseness. 

- Aircraft rod ends use premium materials, and have magnafluxed rod end bodies. Originally intended for aircraft applications, aircraft rod ends are used in many industrial applications where a high degree of reliability is required

- Military rod ends are produced in strict accordance with all applicable military specifications and are typically used in military and commercial aviation applications, or when Mil-Spec approval is required

- Commercial rod ends are produced using standard materials and manufacturing methods, and consist an economical choice for industrial applications

Series BHM, HFX G and HMX G four piece precision extra capacity rod ends are the high strength series intended for more heavily loaded, static and dynamic industrial applications. These rod ends have 4130 or 4340 alloy steel, heat treated bodies for increased strength and aluminum bronze race inserts for high bearing capacity. The rod end bodies are protective coated for corrosion resistance and the balls are chrome plated for superior wear and corrosion resistance. Series BHM (male) and series HFX G (female) have common thread sizes. Series HMX G (male) have oversized shanks for additional shank strength.

The letter "G" indicates Zerk Lubricator (standard on HFX G/HMX G Series). The letter “L” to prefix indicates Left Hand thread.

Please refer to the supplied chart for technical specifications and the RBC® HEIM® Bearings Catalog for additional information.

RBC Aerospace Bearings offers a full line of Mil Spec standard lined journal bearings, unlined bushings, and many specialty and custom designed products to support the aerospace industry.   Journals are designed in a straight (plain) configuration with a flange to accommodate a combination of radial and axial loads with corrosion resistant materials and coatings. Journals are also offered in high temperature and water resistant series. Typical journal materials are CRES 17-4PH and aluminum.  Bearings may also be cadmium or zinc nickel plated as required while CRES 440C and Inconel® 718 are available upon request. Journal bore and flanged journal face surfaces may also be provided with various liner systems to satisfy specific application requirements. Machinable liners  are qualified to AS81934 (formerly MIL-B-81934). For additional information please refer to the attached documentation.

In 1971 AURORA BEARING COMPANY entered the rod end and spherical bearing market and soon became a major force in the rod end industry. The AURORA BEARING product potfolio today includes both Aerospace / Military and Commercial / Industrial rod ends and standard spherical bearings in inch and metric systems while special bearings can be designed and manufactured on request. Different series of these bearings are separately presented together with respective documentation.

AURORA BEARING MW & MG Series include Precision General Purpose Female Rod Ends with the following features. Rod ends in these series are equivalent to RBC® HEIM® BEARINGS part numbers shown in the parenthesis.

Body - Low carbon steel, protective coated for corrosion resistance. Size 16 standard series body is alloy steel not heat treated.

Ball - Alloy steel, heat treated, hard chrome plated.

Race - Low carbon steel, protective coated for corrosion resistance.

Left-hand threaded units have an identification groove near end of shank.

Grease Fitting available for sizes -3 and up. Units are supplied without grease fittings. When a grease fitting is required, specify by adding suffix "Z" or "F". Ex.: MW-6Z = Zerk Type Fitting MW-6F = Flush Type Fitting.

Load ratings apply only to rod ends without grease fittings.

Studded configuration available upon request. Specify by adding suffix "S". Ex.: MW-8S.

PTFE Liners available upon request. Specify by adding suffix "T". Ex.: MW-8T.

RBC NICE 5000 Series bearings are similar in construction to those of 400 Series except that they have a flange on the outer ring to locate the bearing when pressed into a tube or housing, thus eliminating the need for an external mounting device. Designed for moderate loads and speeds (not exceeding 1200 rpm) where running accuracy and noise level requirements do not warrant the more expensive precision ground bearings. They feature a full ball complement without a retainer. The rings are case hardened and the soft steel band on the outer ring of the unitized assembly allows the bearing to be pressed into a housing without the necessity of close housing tolerances. The bearings are supplied pre-greased as a standard. 

NICE 5000 Series Specifications (See chart )

In 1971 AURORA BEARING COMPANY entered the rod end and spherical bearing market and soon became a major force in the rod end industry. The AURORA BEARING product potfolio today includes both Aerospace / Military and Commercial / Industrial rod ends and standard spherical bearings in inch and metric systems while special bearings can be designed and manufactured on request. Different series of these bearings are separately presented together with respective documentation.

AURORA BEARING MM & MB Series include Precision General Purpose Male Rod Ends with the following features. Rod ends in these series are equivalent to RBC® HEIM® BEARINGS part numbers shown in the parenthesis.

Body - Low carbon steel, protective coated for corrosion resistance. Size 16 standard series body is alloy steel not heat treated.

Ball - Alloy steel, heat treated, hard chrome plated.

Race - Low carbon steel, protective coated for corrosion resistance.

Grease Fitting -  supplied without grease fittings. When a grease fitting is required, specify by adding suffix "Z" or "F". Ex.: MM-6Z = Zerk Type Fitting MM-6F = Flush Type Fitting.

Load ratings apply only to rod ends without grease fittings.

PTFE Liners available upon request. Specify by adding suffix "T". Ex.: MM-6T.

The HEIM® BEARINGS company has been acquired by RBC® BEARINGS, a leader in the world of highly engineered bearing products. 

HEIM® BEARINGS produces the industry's widest range of rod end bearing sizes (aka rod ends) in  the following four grades (types): precision, aircraft, military and commercial with each grade including different series suitable for respective application requirements. HEIM® BEARINGS are made from different materials featuring among others high strength two piece designs, high capacity designs, self-lubricating options and thermoplastic races or Teflon® liners. Please consult the supplied table on different grades and series offered.

- Precision rod ends are manufactured to tight tolerances for applications requiring improved linkage accuracy and reduced looseness. 

- Aircraft rod ends use premium materials, and have magnafluxed rod end bodies. Originally intended for aircraft applications, aircraft rod ends are used in many industrial applications where a high degree of reliability is required

- Military rod ends are produced in strict accordance with all applicable military specifications and are typically used in military and commercial aviation applications, or when Mil-Spec approval is required

- Commercial rod ends are produced using standard materials and manufacturing methods, and consist an economical choice for industrial applications

The HEIM® BEARINGS M M & F M  series are Precision Special Purpose Aircraft rod ends male and female threaded respectively. Their outer members are manufactured from carbon Steel, magnetic particle inspected, with protective coating for corrosion resistance, the balls from 52100 Alloy steel, heat treated, chrome plated and inserts from brass. The letter “L” to prefix indicates Left Hand thread.

Please refer to the supplied chart for technical specifications and the RBC® HEIM® Bearings Catalog for additional information.

The BARDEN Corporation, part of SCHAEFFLER Group, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of super precision ball bearings. 

The BARDEN product line is comprised largely of radial, single and double row, angular contact (separable and non-separable) and deep groove, super precision ball bearings. All products in the range can meet and will usually exceed ABEC 9 (ISO P2) standards. Product offering also includes large and small diameter thin section ball bearings. Produced in standard cross sections and configurations, these bearings can be customised to meet the unique needs of each application.

BARDEN super precision bearings come in inch or metric dimensions with diameters ranging from 4mm (5/32") OD up to 300mm (11½") OD. A variety of seals, shields and metallic/non-metallic cage designs are available to meet most requirements.

Many BARDEN bearings operate comfortably at speeds reaching 2 million dN (bore in mm x RPM), or above. 

The BARDEN deep groove ball bearings have full shoulders on both sides of the raceways of the inner and outer rings. They can accept radial loads, thrust loads in either direction, or a combination of loads. Available in many sizes,with a variety of cage types.

The BARDEN range of angular contact ball bearings are ideally suited for high speed applications where both axial and radial loads are to be supported, and system rigidity requires preloading. They have a nominal contact angle ranging from 10° to 25°and are available with machined phenolic cages and with separable (B type) or non-separable (H type) outer ring. The H type non-separable bearings (offered in 1900HC, 100HC, 200HC and 300H series)  use a larger complement of balls than is possible in the same size deep groove bearings resulting in a greater capacity and higher speeds because of the phenolic one-piece cage. The B type separable angular bearings utilize cages to retain the balls when the outer ring assembly (including cage and balls) is separated from the inner ring. This type of bearing has the same high speed capability as the H type bearing providing advantages for certain applications. Separable bearings simplify assembly of units where bearings are located in blind holes. The separable feature also permits dynamic balancing of a rotating component with inner rings mounted in place, apart from the outer ring and housing.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

The RBC® BEARINGS offers a full line of airframe control ball bearings to the aerospace industry  in both “Standard” and “Precision” series. The prefix “M” in a bearing number indicates that it is of a precision series. Although designed and manufactured under demanding quality control requirements for airborne systems, these bearings have been successfully used in many industrial applications, where oscillatory movement, high loads, or corrosive environments are prevalent.

RBC® BEARINGS airframe control ball bearings conform to SAE-AS7949 (formerly MIL-B-7949) and many major OEM specifications. These bearings are of lightweight design, corrosion-resistant, grease-lubricated, and typically sealed. Airframe control bearing rings and balls are made of hardened bearing alloy, AISI 52100, with all exposed surfaces, except bearing bore, caps and seals, plated for corrosion protection. For improved corrosion protection, RBC® BEARINGS  supplies bearings made of hardened stainless steel alloy, AISI 440C. This alloy may be passivated or plated with cadmium or zinc nickel for enhanced corrosion protection.

The RBC® BEARINGS Airframe Control Ball Bearings are offered in different series. The KP/KP-A and KSP/KSP-A series, presented separately, are briefly discussed below.

KP (Heavy Duty) and KP-A (Medium Duty) SAE-AS7949 Series radial ball bearings  manufactured with Plyoseals. KP heavy duty single row sealed bearings comply with MS27640 specifications while KP-A medium duty single row ball deep groove sealed bearings with MS27641 specifications. Both KP and KP-A radial ball bearings are prelubricated for life and feature PTFE seals and CRES sealcaps, cadmium plated exposed surfaces except bore, caps, and seals. Both are also offered with CRES 440C material and/or zinc nickel plating per OEM specifications. Load limit ratings: Radial 1230-lbs, thrust 300-lbs.

KSP/KSP-A Series SAE-AS7949 Series single/double row, self-aligning, light and heavy duty ball bearings with bonded PTFE seals and cadmium plated exposed surfaces except bore, caps, and seals. Like those of KP/KP-A Series, both KSP and KSP-A bearings are prelubricated for life and are also offered with CRES 440C material and/or zinc nickel plating per OEM specifications.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation in the respective product presentations.

Miscellaneous Aerospace & Milspec bearings by various manufacturers specified by either their Part Number, US National Stock Number / NATO Stock Number (NSN) (*) or both. Listed bearings are supplied in New Condition or other Condition as specified for the respective item. Listed products are NCNR Non-cancellable/non-returnable upon order placement. Any inventories of our co-operating suppliers are always subject to prior sale. 

(*) The National Stock Number or NSN is a 13-digit stock number used by U.S Federal agencies, including the DOD to buy and manage supplies of repeatedly procured, stocked, stored, issued, and used items. It consists of the four-digit Federal Supply Classification (FSC) and the nine-digit National Item Identification Number (NIIN). The NIIN consists of a two-digit National Codification Bureau (NCB) number followed by a seven-digit item number. This number is also used by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the international community as both NSN and NATO Stock Number are interchangeable terms for the same codification system.

Supply of listed bearings may require compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which control the export and import of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List (USML). According to the U.S. Government, all manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services, or related technical data must be ITAR compliant.

AH FABRICATIONS is a supplier of specialist motorsport products including aluminium water radiators, air-air and air-water intercoolers and charge coolers, heat exchangers, fuel systems and dry sump tanks.

AH FABRICATIONS high quality UK made Radiator Filler Necks/Caps are alloy H30 machined,  a medium strength aluminum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance. Offered in car and motorcycle types in different overflow diameters in mm.

Product Specifications:

Filler neck, cap and ‘O’ ring seal

Cap diameter: 54 mm

Cap height: 15 mm

Overall height: 56 mm

Bore: 38 mm

Neck Outer Dia.: 44.5 mm with a step 5 mm long of 40.4 mm Dia.

Neck Thread: M48 x 2.5. Cap Thread: M48.5 x 2.5

INA, LuK, and FAG brands of bearings are part of Schaeffler Group portfolio, a worldwide leading manufacturer of bearings and other precision products for automotive, motion control and applications for aviation and aerospace.

INA Bearing Company is dedicated on the production of extraordinary quality roller bearings, plain bearings and linear components.

INA Thrust Bearings include an extensive range of Ball Thrust, Roller Thrust, Double Direction Thrust and Self Aligning Thrust Bearings available in a wide collection of ISO, DIN and popular inch and metric series. Races are made from through hardening and case hardening steels. Cage materials include phenolic, steel, plastic, aluminum and bronze. Selective sizes of INA Ball Thrust Bearings are available from stainless steel.

INA Ball Thrust Bearings are offered as banded, 3 piece grooved race, 3 piece flat race and self aligning series.

INA Roller Thrust Bearings are available as complete bearings or cage and roller assemblies and washer components.

INA Double Direction Thrust Bearings are available as complete bearings in ball series or component groups of cage and roller assemblies and ZS washers.

INA Self Aligning Thrust Bearings are available as complete bearings with the self aligning seats sold separately.