This page indexes the normative standards, specifications, and industry references cited across RODEND.NET’s articles — so a claim like “rated to SAE J1120” or “ISO 12240-1 spherical plain bearing” points somewhere concrete instead of floating unexplained in the text.
Standards Referenced
| Standard | Scope | Where It’s Used on This Site |
|---|---|---|
| SAE J1120 | Spherical rod ends — the reference standard most commonly cited for load and construction specs in North America | What Is a Heim Joint? |
| ISO 12240 | Radial spherical plain bearings (series designations, dimensions, tolerances) | Referenced across spherical bearing and Heim joint articles |
| ASTM E140 / ISO 18265 | Hardness conversion tables (HRC / HB / tensile strength correlation) | Materials and heat-treatment articles |
| MIL-B-81820 / AS81820 | Self-aligning, self-lubricating spherical plain bearings for aerospace use | MIL-SPEC and aerospace-grade rod end articles |
Series & Spec Reference Pages
Beyond individual articles, this section is also where component-series spec tables live — dimensional and load data organized by product series rather than by topic. These reference pages are being compiled from verified manufacturer spec sheets and will cover:
- Rod End Series Naming & Spec Reference (inch and metric series)
- Spherical Bearing Series Spec Reference
- Ball Joint Series Spec Reference
- Accessories & Hardware Spec Reference (jam nuts, spacers, tube adapters, clevises, turnbuckles)
These pages are in progress. Check back as they’re published, or see individual component Buyer’s Guide articles for spec details already covered in narrative form.
How to Cite This Site
If you’re referencing an article from RODEND.NET, cite the specific article page and its last-modified date, not this Standards index — each article page shows its own publication and revision history.