Material: 
Body 230 M07 Pb leaded low carbon steel equivalent 9S Mn Pb 28K, tensile strength 430-500N/mm². Ball stud is case hardened.
Ball stud Medium carbon steel, ball is induction hardened.
Inner retaining ring and safety clip Hard drawn spring steel.
Protective Finish:
Body, ball stud and inner retaining ring Zinc plated and clear passivated; ball stud and ring are de-embrittled. The assembly is lubricated.

IMG Ball Joint

• DIN 71802
• Ball stud is retained by a captive internal wire retaining ring.
• Suitable for transmitting push and pull loads.
• The extensive load carrying capacity is achieved by the self locking action of the inner retaining ring.
• Angular misalignment can be accommodated.
• For improved wear resistance, the ball is induction hardened.
• IMG Ball Joint is supplied with a fitted polychloroprene gaiter to resist ingress of contaminants.
• Hexagon form on body (spanner flats on part IMG 12) and spanner flast on ball stud facilitate assembly.
• Once assembled, the ball stud cannot be removed.