oSIST prEN 4157:2020
(Main)Aerospace series - Rod end, with self-aligning double row ball bearings and threaded shank in steel - Dimensions and loads - Inch series
Aerospace series - Rod end, with self-aligning double row ball bearings and threaded shank in steel - Dimensions and loads - Inch series
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ösenköpfe mit zweireihigem Pendelkugellager und Gewindeschaft aus Stahl - Maße und Belastungen; Inch-Reihe
Série aérospatiale - Embout à roulement à rotule sur deux rangées de billes et tige filetée en acier - Dimensions et charges, série en inches
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des embouts réglables à roulement à rotule sur deux rangées de billes et tige filetée en acier.
Ils sont constitués :
- d'un corps d'embout comprenant :
- soit des joints d'étanchéité, soit des flasques de protection ;
- éventuellement une gorge longitudinale de verrouillage ;
- d'une bague intérieure sur billes.
Ces embouts sont destinés aux bielles pour commandes de vol ou aux bielles de structures aérospatiales.
Aeronavtika - Ušesna glava (vrh palice) s samoporavnavnimi (nihalnimi) dvorednimi krogličnimi ležaji in držaji z navoji iz jekla - Mere in obremenitve - Palčne mere
General Information
Overview
prEN 4157 defines the inch-series characteristics for aerospace rod ends assembled with self-aligning double-row ball bearings and a threaded steel shank. Prepared by ASD-STAN and submitted to CEN, the draft standard covers dimensional data, tolerances, materials, surface treatments, loads and testing requirements intended primarily for flight-control rods and aerospace structural linkages.
This standard ensures interchangeability, reliable load ratings and aerospace-grade production and testing practices for rod-end components used in aircraft and related platforms.
Key Topics
- Scope and purpose: Adjustable rod-ends with self-aligning double-row ball bearings and threaded shanks in steel (inch series) for aerospace use.
- Dimensions & tolerances: Detailed dimensional tables and figures (inch series) with specified tolerances and maximum user values; values given after cadmium plating where applicable.
- Materials:
- Rod-end bodies: Steel per EN 2135 with case hardening or hardening and tempering to required hardness/strength levels.
- Inner rings and rolling elements: Steel per EN 2031.
- Seals: PTFE or glass-reinforced PTFE; shields and retaining rings: corrosion-resisting materials.
- Surface treatment: Cadmium plating and chromating per EN 2133 - typical coating 10–20 µm on outer surfaces, threads 5–10 µm; break sharp edges and remove burrs.
- Loads, starting torques & clearances: Permissible static radial and axial loads, starting torque and clearance data are provided (refer to the tables in the standard). Definitions and test methods align with EN 2067.
- Retention & lubrication: Seal/shield retention tests follow EN 2067 (Annex A). Lubrication options include specified high-pressure greases with defined operational temperature ranges.
- Designation & marking: Thread side (L/R), groove type (K1/K2), originator codes and marking according to EN 2424.
- Quality and qualification: Manufacturer production organization approval and a documented quality management system (e.g., EN 9100) are required. Qualification procedures follow EN 9133 or equivalent.
Applications
- Flight-control rod ends and linkages requiring reliable articulation under static loads.
- Aerospace structures where interchangeability, corrosion protection and defined load capacity are critical.
- Maintenance and procurement specifications for OEMs and suppliers seeking standardized inch-series rod-end components.
Related Standards
- EN 2067: Rod ends - technical specification and test methods
- EN 2133: Cadmium plating of steels
- EN 2135 / EN 2031: Specified steels for rod-ends and bearing components
- EN 2424: Marking of aerospace products
- EN 9100 / EN 9133: Quality management and qualification procedures
- ISO 3161: UNJ threaded fasteners (relevant thread form)
For engineers and procurement specialists, prEN 4157 provides the dimensional, material and testing framework needed to specify, qualify and source inch-series rod ends with self-aligning double-row bearings for aerospace applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
oSIST prEN 4157:2020 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Rod end, with self-aligning double row ball bearings and threaded shank in steel - Dimensions and loads - Inch series". This standard covers: Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des embouts réglables à roulement à rotule sur deux rangées de billes et tige filetée en acier. Ils sont constitués : - d'un corps d'embout comprenant : - soit des joints d'étanchéité, soit des flasques de protection ; - éventuellement une gorge longitudinale de verrouillage ; - d'une bague intérieure sur billes. Ces embouts sont destinés aux bielles pour commandes de vol ou aux bielles de structures aérospatiales.
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des embouts réglables à roulement à rotule sur deux rangées de billes et tige filetée en acier. Ils sont constitués : - d'un corps d'embout comprenant : - soit des joints d'étanchéité, soit des flasques de protection ; - éventuellement une gorge longitudinale de verrouillage ; - d'une bague intérieure sur billes. Ces embouts sont destinés aux bielles pour commandes de vol ou aux bielles de structures aérospatiales.
oSIST prEN 4157:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.035 - Components for aerospace construction. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2020
Aeronavtika - Ušesna glava (vrh palice) s samoporavnavnimi (nihalnimi)
dvorednimi krogličnimi ležaji in držaji z navoji iz jekla - Mere in obremenitve -
Palčne mere
Aerospace series - Rod end, with self-aligning double row ball bearings and threaded
shank in steel - Dimensions and loads - Inch series
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ösenköpfe mit zweireihigem Pendelkugellager und Gewindeschaft
aus Stahl - Maße und Belastungen; Inch-Reihe
Série aérospatiale - Embout à roulement à rotule sur deux rangées de billes et tige
filetée en acier - Dimensions et charges, série en inches
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 4157
ICS:
49.035 Sestavni deli za letalsko in Components for aerospace
vesoljsko gradnjo construction
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2020
ICS
English Version
Aerospace series - Rod end, with self-aligning double row
ball bearings and threaded shank in steel - Dimensions and
loads, Inch series
Série aérospatiale - Embout à roulement à rotule sur Luft- und Raumfahrt - Ösenköpfe mit zweireihigem
deux rangées de billes et tige filetée en acier - Pendelkugellager und Gewindeschaft aus Stahl - Maße
Dimensions et charges, série en inches und Belastungen; Inch-Reihe
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ASD-
STAN.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 4157:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 4
3.1 Terms and definitions . 4
3.2 Symbols . 5
4 Requirements . 5
4.1 Dimensions, tolerances and masses . 5
4.2 Surface roughness . 5
4.3 Materials . 5
4.4 Surface treatment . 5
4.5 Loads, starting torques and clearances. 9
4.6 Retention of seals or shields . 10
4.7 Temperature range and lubricant . 10
5 Designation. 10
6 Marking . 11
7 Technical specification . 11
8 Quality management systems . 11
Bibliography . 12
European foreword
This document (prEN 4157:2020) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of adjustable rod-ends with self-aligning double row ball
bearing and threaded shank in steel.
They consist of:
— a rod-end comprising:
— either seals or shields;
— an optional longitudinal groove for locking purpose;
— an inner ring with balls.
These rod-ends are intended for use with flight control rods or rods for aerospace structures.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2031, Aerospace series - Steel 102Cr6 (1.2067) - Hardened and tempered - Bars
EN 2067:1996, Aerospace series - Rod ends with self-aligning ball bearings - Technical specification
EN 2133, Aerospace series - Cadmium plating of steels with specified tensile strength ≤ 1 450 MPa, copper,
copper alloys and nickel alloys
EN 2135, Aerospace series - Steel FE-PL61 - Carburized, hardened and tempered - Bar - De ≤ 40 mm
EN 2424, Aerospace series - Marking of aerospace products
ISO 3161, Aerospace — UNJ threads — General requirements and limit dimensions
TR 4475, Bearings and mechanical transmissions for airframe applications — Vocabulary
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in TR 4475 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
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