Research Article
Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Rods as an Effective Design Solution for the Suspensions of a Cruiser-Class Solar Vehicle
Table 1
Possible commercial spherical connections.
| Type | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | l2 (mm) | (mm) | Dynamic load (kN) | Static load (kN) | Weight (g) |
| Steel on bronze | 18 | M6x1 | 30 | 13 | 39 | 9 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 26 | Steel on steel | 21 | M5x0.8 | 30 | 11 | 42 | 6 | 3.4 | 8.1 | 13 | Steel on metal/PTFE | 20 | M6x1 | 30 | 25 | 54 | 9 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 21 | Steel on PTFE | 18 | M6x1 | 36 | 22 | 45 | 9 | 4.3 | 5.3 | 19 |
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