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For automotive chassis linkages, stabilizers, and mechanical support rods that require a straightforward, reliable, and highly cost-effective pivot connection, our Straight Shank Ball Stud is the industry standard. Featuring a perfectly cylindrical non-tapered shank, this versatile Straight Shank Ball Stud is easy to machine, simple to press-fit, and highly effective at transmitting structural forces. This design is extensively used in mass-market stabilizer bar linkages, tailgate dampers, and various industrial motion-control rods where uniform structural strength and budget efficiency are paramount.

As a high-capacity source manufacturer operating out of our 10,000 square meter facility, we produce the Straight Shank Ball Stud using automated high-speed cold heading and multi-spindle CNC turning centers. This allows us to maintain a massive monthly output of up to 1,000,000 units while keeping production costs low. Under our strict IATF 16949 quality guidelines, we perform rigorous surface roughness and dimensional tolerance checks, ensuring that every straight shank slides perfectly into its corresponding housing without excessive play or binding.

Technical Specifications

Shank Geometry	Straight cylindrical shank with custom ground tolerances (e.g., g6, h6, h7)
Ball Head Diameter	Range from 8mm to 30mm (customizable)
Material Grade	45# Carbon Steel, 40Cr, or Grade 304/316 Stainless Steel
Surface Roughness	Ball head polished to mirror finish (Ra ≤ 0.2 μm)
Hardness Profile	Core hardened to 22-30 HRC; Spherical head induction hardened as specified

Application Areas

Sway Bar Linkages

Connects stabilizer bars to shock absorbers for cost-effective body roll control.

Support Rods

Widely used in tailgate gas struts, airbag height valve linkages, and face shield rods.

Industrial Linkages

Fits into standard mechanical linkage joints for agriculture or automation.

Customization Capabilities

With our extensive tooling inventory and professional R&D team, we can customize the length, diameter, thread end, and material of the straight shank to meet your exact specifications. We accept detailed technical drawings in PDF, DWG, or STP formats. Our rapid prototyping program delivers high-fidelity test samples in 7 to 15 working days, ensuring your mechanical validation is completed on schedule.

Packaging & Shipping

Inner Protection

Coated with premium anti-rust oil, packed in clear PE bags, and separated by protective cardboard grid dividers.

Outer Packing

Packed in standard 5-layer corrugated export cartons, secured on non-coniferous fumigated wooden pallets.

Logistics Options

Supports standard EXW, FOB, and comprehensive DDP (inclusive of import clearance).

FAQ

Q1: Can the straight shank be customized with an integrated locking pin hole or snap-ring groove?

A: Yes, absolutely. We can easily machine transverse cotter pin holes, snap-ring grooves, or specialized retaining slots onto the straight shank according to your blueprints.

Q2: Do you provide standard material test reports (MTRs) with each shipment?

A: Yes, we provide full material chemical composition and mechanical testing reports with every batch, confirming compliance with your specified steel grades.

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