Fatigue-resistant ductile iron minimizes weight and maximizes strength, and maintenance-free non-metallic bearings reduce friction, eliminate the need for lubrication and increase lifespan. MTS swivels integrate seamlessly with MTS actuator assemblies, seismic systems and simulation tables.
Fatigue-rated designs ensure strength, durability and quality
High axial stiffness allows for exceptional high frequency testing
Non-metallic bearings reduce friction and increase swivel life span
Eight sizes of base and rod ends, with or without backlash adjustment
Swivel Base Specifications
MODEL | FORCE RATING | WEIGHT | HEIGHT | ACTUATOR END | PART NUMBER | |
249B.M25 | 25 kN (5.5 kip) | 2.7 kg (6 lb) | 127 mm (5 in) | Base | 100-221-936 | |
249B.M70 | 70 kN (15 kip) | 12.7 kg (28 lb) | 180.0 mm (7.12 in) | Base | 100-221-932 | |
249B.M160 | 160 kN (35 kip) | 29 kg (64 lb) | 238.3 mm (9.38 in) | Base | 100-221-924 | |
249B.M340 | 340 kN (77 kip) | 74.3 kg (164 lb) | 317.5 mm (12.5 in) | Base | 100-232-540 | |
249B.M500 | 500 kN (110 kip) | 158.3 kg (349 lb) | 406.4 mm (16 in) | Base | 100-232-542 | |
249B.M1000 | 1000 kN (220 kip) | 435.9 kg (961 lb) | 546.1 mm (21.5 in) | Base | 100-232-546 | |
249B.M1750 | 1750 kN (400 kip) | 1275 kg (2800 lb) | 831.9 mm (32.75 in) | Base | 100-271-598 | |
249NB.M25 |
25 kN (5.5 kip) |
2.7 kg (6 lb) |
127 mm (5 in) |
Non-Adj Base |
100-221-937 | |
249NB.M70 | 70 kN (15 kip) | 12.7 kg (28 lb) | 180.0 mm (7.12 in) | Non-Adj Base | 100-221-933 | |
249NB.M160 | 160 kN (35 kip) | 29 kg (64 lb) | 238.3 mm (9.38 in) | Non-Adj Base | 100-221-925 | |
249NB.M340 | 340 kN (77 kip) | 73.9 kg (163 lb) | 317.5 mm (12.5 in) | Non-Adj Base | 100-221-929 | |
249NB.M500 | 500 kN (110 kip) | 152.4 kg (336 lb) | 406.4 mm (16 in) | Non-Adj Base | 100-227-945 | |
249NB.M1000 | 1000 kN (220 kip) | 439.1 kg (968 lb) | 546.1 mm (21.5 in) | Non-Adj Base | 100-227-953 | |
249NB.M1750 | 1750 kN (400 kip) | 1250 kg (2750 lb) | 831.9 mm (32.75 in) | Non-Adj Base | 100-271-033 | |
Swivel Rod End Specifications
MODEL | FORCE RATING | WEIGHT | HEIGHT | ACTUATOR END | PART NUMBER* |
249R.M25 | 25 kN (5.5 kip) | 2.3 kg (5 lb) | 120.7 mm (4.75 in) | Rod | 100-221-938 |
249R.M70 | 70 kN (15 kip) | 10.9 kg (24 lb) | 198.2 mm (7.8 in) | Rod | 100-221-934 |
249R.M160 | 160 kN (35 kip) | 25.9 kg (57 lb) | 263.7 mm (10.38 in) | Rod | 100-221-926 |
249R.M340 | 340 kN (77 kip) | 63.5 kg (140 lb) | 355.6 mm (14 in) | Rod | 100-232-541 |
249R.M500 | 500 kN (110 kip) | 177.8 kg (392 lb) | 473 mm (18.62 in) | Rod | 100-232-543 |
249R.M1000 | 1000 kN (220 kip) | 497.1 kg (1096 lb) | 654 mm (25.75 in) | Rod | 100-232-547 |
249R.M1750 |
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249NR.M25 |
25 kN (5.5 kip) |
2.3 kg (5 lb) |
120.7 mm (4.75 in) |
Non-Adj Rod |
100-221-939 |
249NR.M70 | 70 kN (15 kip) | 10.9 kg (24 lb) | 198.2 mm (7.8 in) | Non-Adj Rod | 100-221-935 |
249NR.M160 | 160 kN (35 kip) | 26.8 kg (59 lb) | 263.7 mm (10.38 in) | Non-Adj Rod | 100-221-927 |
249NR.M340 | 340 kN (77 kip) | 63 kg (139 lb) | 355.6 mm (14 in) | Non-Adj Rod | 100-221-931 |
249NR.M500 | 500 kN (110 kip) | 177.8 kg (392 lb) | 473 mm (18.62 in) | Non-Adj Rod | 100-227-947 |
249NR.M1000 | 1000 kN (220 kip) | 500.3 kg (1103 lb) | 654 mm (25.75 in) | Non-Adj Rod | 100-227-955 |
249NR.M1750 |
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*Part numbers given are for rod end swivels with metric threads. English threads available on request.
Operation Specifications (Base & Rod End)
MODEL TILT ANGLE* SWIVEL ANGLE Clamping Bolt Torque‡
| ( α) | ( β) | N•M | LBF-FT |
249xx.M25 | ±7°** | -90°, +90° | 34 | 25 |
249xx.M70 | ±17° | -75°, +90° | 110 | 84 |
249xx.M160 | ±17° | -80°, +90° | 380 | 280 |
249xx.M340 | ±14° | -75°, +90° | 780 | 680 |
249xx.M500 | ±6° | -30°, +90° | 62 | 45 |
249xx.M1000 | ±8° | -30°, +90° | 62 | 45 |
249xx.M1750 | ±8° | -30°, +90° | 285 | 210 |
‡Models 249xx.M500 through 249xx.M1775 use Superbolt® torque nut.
Each jackbolt in the torque nut is torqued to the values shown.
Mounting Bolt Size, Torque & Grade Requirements
MODEL | RECOMMENDED MOUNTING BOLT SIZE | MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE | RECOMMENDED BOLT GRADE | |||
| SI Metric | U.S. Customary | N•m | lbf-ft | IS | SAE |
249xx.M25 | M10 x 1.50 | 3/8 in-16 | 53 | 34 | 12.9 | 8 |
249xx.M70 | M16 x 2.00 | 5/8 in-11 | 230 | 160 | 12.9 | 8 |
249xx.M160 | M16 x 2.00 | 5/8 in-11 | 230 | 160 | 12.9 | 8 |
249xx.M340 | M24 x 3.00 | 1in-8 | 780 | 680 | 12.9 | 8 |
249xx.M500 | M30 x 3.50 | 1-1/4 in-7 | 1600 | 1360 | 12.9 | 8 |
249xx.M1000 | M42 x 4.00 | 1-1/2 in-6 | 3200 | 2400 | 12.9 | 8 |
249xx.M1750 | M48 x 5.00 | 2 in-4.5 | 4800 | 5600 | 12.9 | 8 |