• Typical applications include
• Structural fatigue testing
• Fatigue testing of structures and components
• Vehicle durability testing

The Rod and Base Ends set the standard for actuator accessory design unmatched in extreme and gruelling test conditions. Advanced design and quality components makes actuator swivels and base ends your best choice for testing applications.

Swivel Base
Reducing backlash while maintaining its freedom to pivot, a swivel base is a semi-spherical bearing with an adjustable preload mechanism. Impact noise reduction, minimized friction and improvement of test results during load reversals found in tension and compression testing or in high frequency testing can be achieved with proper bearing preload adjustment. A swivel base can be used anywhere a backlash free swivel connection is required.

Swivel Rod End
A swivel rod end provides the same benefits as a swivel base. In structural testing applications equipping an actuator equipped with both a swivel rod end and swivel base allows pivotal freedom of the actuator at both ends. The freedom to pivot at both ends minimizes moment loads on the load cell and piston rod bearings.