For rod end bearing in Grade 8.8 Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for Grade 8.8 Steel (class 8.8) is summarized below together with every size supplied.
Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Rod End Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 107)
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For rod end bearing — iso / din (series 107), this matters when requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | class 8.8 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | up to approx. +300 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
Carbon and alloy steel rod end bearing — iso / din (series 107) require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For rod end bearing — iso / din (series 107) in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Sizes of Rod End Bearing — ISO / DIN (Series 107) Available in Grade 8.8 Steel
| Bore d (mm) | Thread size | Pitch (mm) | Total length (mm) | Hex width (mm) | Static load Cor (kN) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | M5 | 0.8 | 40 | 8 | 2.2 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 6 | M6 | 1.0 | 46 | 10 | 3.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 8 | M8 | 1.25 | 57 | 12 | 5.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 10 | M10 | 1.5 | 71 | 14 | 8.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 12 | M12 | 1.75 | 84 | 17 | 12.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 16 | M16 | 2.0 | 105 | 22 | 21.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 20 | M20 | 2.5 | 131 | 27 | 33.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |
| 25 | M24 | 3.0 | 160 | 32 | 52.0 | DIN ISO 12240 / GB/T 9163 |

