What's New

METRIC CABLES now available

Oct 2, 2008: We are pleased to announce that we now have a full line of metric push-pull cables. Over 150 standard cable designs are now available as STANDARDS on our website. Choose from existing M5, M6, M8 or M10 designs, or contact us directly with your custom design. Both Bulkhead and Groove style cables are available.

SCOTTY BOLTS NOW AVAILABLE (field installable Heim Joint studs)

Sep 23, 2008: MCP is pleased to announce that our unique patent-pending rod end stud, the Scotty Bolt, is now available for the following rod ends: DWTF-5, DWTM-5, DXTM-5, ASFM-6, ASMM-6, MPM-6mm, MPF-6mm, DWTF-6, DWTM-6, and DXTM-6. This unique rod end stud allows the end user to install the rod end stud to rod ends (requires loctite) in the field. Use our turbo search feature to quickly find these - search by SBDW-5, SBAS-6, or SBDW-6.

SCOTTY BOLTS NOW AVAILABLE (field installable Heim Joint studs)

Sep 23, 2008: MCP is pleased to announce that our unique patent-pending rod end stud, the Scotty Bolt, is now available for the following rod ends: DWTF-5, DWTM-5, DXTM-5, ASFM-6, ASMM-6, MPM-6mm, MPF-6mm, DWTF-6, DWTM-6, and DXTM-6. This unique rod end stud allows the end user to install the rod end stud to rod ends (requires loctite) in the field.

ARTICULATED CLEVISES now available

Sep 18, 2008: We are pleased to announce the introduction of our articulated clevises. This design allows for a direct misalignment push-pull force in a linkage. It also allows for adjustment of the overall linkage assembly without having to disconnect the clevis pin. Check out the ATC-M6 (M6 x 1.00) design.

Washers & Bolts Now Available

Sep 15, 2008: We have added a selection of bolts and washers. You can find them quickly by using our Turbo Search feature - search by either 'bolts' or 'washers'.

MCP now on YouTube

Sep 4, 2008: Midwest Control has added a 3 minute video to YouTube. Search by "Midwest Control Products". The video shows nice shots of our company, various processes, use of our website, and gives an insight to some of our corporate philosophies.

MCP Adds UPS 2nd Day Air Shipping Option

Aug 26, 2008: MCP is pleased to announce the addition of UPS 2nd Day Air Shipping options for Internet Orders. This increases the number of shipping options available for MCP's online customers.

Midwest Control moves into LARGER UK WAREHOUSE

Aug 7, 2008: We are pleased to announce that we have moved into our new, larger UK warehouse!

ALUMINUM QUICK DISCONNECT BALL JOINTS NOW AVAILABLE

Aug 6, 2008: We are pleased to announce that we are now offering our AQD (inch) and AQDM (metric) aluminum quick disconnect ball joints. Sizes now in stock include 10-32, 1/4-28, 5/16-24, 3/8-24, M6 x 1.00, M8 x 1.25, and hybrid combinations (10-32 housing with a 1/4-28 ball stud).

20,000 Pieces of 5/8 x 5/8 Chrome Moly Rod End in Stock!

Aug 5, 2008: MCP now has 20,000 pieces of our MXM-10 rod end in stock. Online pricing for 10 pieces is $6.60 each, 25 @ $6.40 each, 50 @ $6.30, 100 @ $5.25! Take advantage of this great design: slotted nylon, heat treated 4130 chrome moly housing, bright polished chrome plating, 19751 pound ultimate radial static load.

METRIC PUSH-PULL CABLES

Jul 3, 2008: MCP is pleased to announce that we are now offering M5, M6, M8 and M10 push-pull cables in Grooved and Bulkhead configurations.

Midwest Control adds shipping point in Bogota, Colombia

Jun 23, 2008: Midwest Control is pleased to announce the addition of a shipping point in Bogota, Colombia for internet orders. Look for the addition of more global shipping points later in 2008!

LONG CHROME MOLY ROD ENDS

May 22, 2008: MCP is now offering extra long chrome moly rod ends. Our MXMX-10 is a 5/8 x 5/8 chrome moly rod end with 4.875" of thread (5.875" from ball to end of threads). Get extra adjustment! On our 3/4 x 3/4 (MXMX-12), the THREADS are 6.375" long! 3/8" and 1/2" sizes also available. Come to MCP for common, as well as special designs!

Weld-In Spherical Rod Ends (Heim Joints) - NEW PRODUCT

May 22, 2008: We are pleased to introduce a brand NEW product - weldable male spherical rod ends. This product, called our WSE series of spherical rod ends, features a male chrome moly rod end that has a necked down stem (without threads), suitable for welding. Check out the WSE-10-15: this part has a 5/8" bore and a 0.920" diameter stem.

Aluminum Ball Joints Now Available

May 15, 2008: We now offer aluminum ball joints. Check out our ESA375, a 3/8-24 90° ball joint. Light weight and competitively priced!

Stainless Steel Metric Clevises Now Available

May 8, 2008: We are now offering stainless steel metric clevises. Part numbering nomenclature for a 6 x 12 stainless clevises would be MTC-6S-SS. Large stock now available!

Cable Assembler End Rods & Tubes Now For Sale Online

Apr 30, 2008: Cable Assemblers can now purchase our cable end rods and cable tubes (subcomponents required for building cables) online - this means no minimum orders, online inventory, and fast shipping!

Thread Bung Adjuster Nuts Now Available

Apr 25, 2008: MCP is pleased to introduce it's newest product line and idea, Threaded Bung Adjuster Nuts ('BAN'). This male/female threaded fastener allows adjustment of male spherical rod ends AFTER installation. The BAN has female threads both internally and externally, and an integral nut on which the user can adjust the fastener. As soon as you see the picture for this item, you'll understand what it does and why we're so excited about it! Search by "BAN" to see this new product.

Website now in SPANISH

Apr 18, 2008: MCP's website now has Spanish translations on all product pages. Look for the language translation pull down menu to toggle between English and Spanish.

Cable Assembler Systems (Build Your Own Cables)

Apr 18, 2008: MCP is now offering turnkey programs to select companies who wish to build their own custom cables. Interested parties should send an email to Mark at mcr@midwestcontrol.com for more information.

Universal Bellcranks Now Available

Mar 11, 2008: our MBC series of Universal Bellcranks are now available. This unique product provides multiple mounting points on a standard bellcrank housing. Great product for OEM's and hobbyists! Search by part number MBC-8-345 to see this universal product.

High Misalignment Rod Ends - MXTT Series - Now Available

Mar 3, 2008: our new MXTT series high misalignment rod ends are now available. These rod ends have an extra wide ball (or trunion) integral to the rod end so that separate misalignment inserts are not required. MXTT rod ends are 4130 chrome moly, plated bright polished chrome, with a teflon bearing race.

Multi Carburetor Rod End Now Available

Feb 28, 2008: Midwest Control now offers rod ends with double ended female threads. Ideal for multi carburetor applications. This new product is worth looking at! Check our part number MCR-6.

Standard Push-Pull Cables Now Available Online

Feb 26, 2008: MCP now sells over 80 different standard cables online.

Aluminum Metric Clevises

Jan 3, 2008: MCP now offers aluminum metric clevises per DIN metric designs. Our 4 x 8 aluminum clevis part number is MTCA-4S.

Chromed Eye Rod Ends Now Available

December 5, 2007: We are now offered male chromed eye rod ends - our CRE series.

Threaded and Bent Rods

Dec 3, 2007: We are now selling standard bent and threaded rods. This new series, the PBR series, is designed to go with our HBT threaded hex bar tubes so that users can now build an adjustable linkage assembly based on bent rods.

Plastic Housing Rod Ends Now Available

Nov 26, 2007: MCP's DPF (female) and DPM (male) metric plastic-housing spherical rod ends are now available in over 16 different sizes including M6 x 1.00, M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.50, M12 x 1.75, M16 x 2.00 and M16 x 1.50.

Turnbuckle Spherical Rod Ends Now Available in 10-32 Size

Nov 5, 2007: MCP's MSFT-3 turnbuckle spherical rod end is now available. The MSFT series of spherical rod ends feature an independent barrel which eliminates the need for left hand threads and allows easy adjustment after installation.

1.75" Rod Ends Now in Stock!

Oct 29, 2007: MCP now has MXM-28-24 male chrome moly spherical rod ends end in stock. These are 1.75"-12 RH threads with a 1.50" bore i.d.

More Zinc Clear (silver) Linkage Ends Offer

Oct 22, 2007: MCP has expanded it's offering of parts plated zinc clear (silver). Examples include ball joints (ES375Z/C), metric clevises (MTC-6S-ZC), and forged yoke ends (280180).

Multiple Currencies

Oct 15, 2007: MCP now offers products in multiple currencies include Euros, Yen and 20 other major currencies.

Aluminum High Misalignment Inserts

Oct 8, 2007: Midwest Control Products Corp (MCP) now offers ALUMINUM high misalignment inserts!