Radial spherical plain bearings

Radial spherical plain bearings

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Radial spherical plain bearings

Spherical plain bearing, Radial Spherical Plain Bearings GEC320XF/Q 320mm*440mm*160mm Type: Radial Spherical Plain Bearings Lubrication: Oil or Grease Dimensions: 320mm x 440mm x160mm/Metric

  • dry and self-lubricating sliding material, Radial spherical plain bearings are primarily engineered to bear radial loads and accommodate moderate misalignments.
  • Spherical plain bearings (SPBs), Radial spherical plain bearings also known as bushings, are metal-on-metal bearings. They consist of a spherically ground inner ring contained within a mating outer ring, without any rolling elements. These bearings are precision ground and made from through-hardened steel, ensuring consistent and reliable performance. Custom orders can be accommodated, allowing for special materials, clearances, surface finishes, or configurations to meet unique application needs.

Radial spherical plain bearings, Radial spherical plain bushes, steel copper with copper alloy, solid lubricate plugged graphite alternative The GEC.XF/Q series of Radial Spherical Plain Bearings

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Radial spherical plain bearings are designed with an inner ring that features a convex, spherical outer diameter and an outer ring that has a concave, spherical inner surface. This structure is ideal for applications requiring the accommodation of alignment movements between the shaft and housing, or for instances where oscillating, recurring tilting, or slewing motions are necessary at slower sliding speeds, often under heavy loads.

Our company offers an extensive range of radial spherical plain bearings, available in various combinations of sliding contact surfaces.

The Radial Spherical Plain Bearings are engineered for heavy-duty usage and require no maintenance. They are akin to the GE.ES series, but distinguish themselves with an inner ring composed of a copper alloy embedded with solid lubricant. The bearings’ sliding surfaces are crafted from a combination of steel and copper alloy, materials renowned for their excellent performance in tribological applications – the study of friction, wear, and lubrication. The copper alloy inner ring enhances sliding wear resistance due to its high hardness and mechanical strength.

A key advantage of these bearings is their maintenance-free nature, attributed to the incorporation of self-lubricating dry sliding materials. This eliminates the need for regular lubrication, cutting down on maintenance costs and time. However, it’s important to note that these bearings are less rigid than steel/steel bearings, making them more prone to deformation.

These bearings are capable of supporting large loads. Depending on their specific type and structure, they can handle radial loads, axial loads, or a combination of both. This versatility makes them suitable for various applications, including water conservancy machinery.

Radial Spherical Plain Bearings are designed for heavy-duty tasks and are maintenance-free. They feature a copper alloy inner ring with a solid lubricant and have sliding surfaces of steel and copper alloy, offering high wear resistance and the capacity to support substantial loads.

Radial spherical plain bearings are Available in metric sizes.

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Radial spherical plain bearings Key Design Features:

  • Rings made from hardened steel ensure dependable performance.
  • Phosphate-treated rings with a molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) coating reduce the friction of contacting surfaces.
  • The design simplifies housing and shaft configurations, making installation quicker and easier.

Radial spherical plain bearings Applications:

  • Spherical plain bearings are used in A-frames, dump cylinders, front and rear struts, and steering cylinders in mining trucks.
  • They are found in equalizer track bars, lift and tilt cylinders, push blades, trunnion balls, and ripper blades in bulldozers.
  • These bearings are also utilized in articulated joint upper and lower steering cylinders, as well as in boom and bucket cylinders in wheel loaders.
  • They are applied in stick and bucket cylinders in hydraulic excavators

Spherical Plain Bearings

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alternative The GEC.XF/Q series of Radial Spherical Plain Bearings

Dimensions
尺寸mm
Load ratings
KN
Weight
Kg
d D b C
GEC320XF/Q 320 440 160 135 380 1.1 3 4 5130 10260 75.8
GEC340XF/Q 340 460 160 135 400 1.1 3 3 5400 10800 80.8
GEC360XF/Q 360 480 160 135 420 1.1 3 3 5670 11340 84.5
GEC380XF/Q 380 520 190 160 450 1.5 4 4 7200 14400 125
GEC400XF/Q 400 540 190 160 470 1.5 4 3 7520 15040 131
GEC420XF/Q 420 560 190 160 490 1.5 4 3 7840 15680 137
GEC440XF/Q 440 600 218 185 520 1.5 4 3 9620 19240 191
GEC460XF/Q 460 620 218 185 540 1.5 4 3 9990 19980 199
GEC480XF/Q 480 650 230 195 565 2 5 3 11000 22000 233
GEC500XF/Q 500 670 230 195 585 2 5 3 11400 22800 242
GEC530XF/Q 530 710 243 205 620 2 5 3 12710 25420 287
GEC560XF/Q 560 750 258 215 655 2 5 4 14080 28160 336
GEC600XF/Q 600 800 272 230 700 2 5 3 16100 32200 403
GEC630XF/Q 630 850 300 260 740 3 6 3 19240 38480 525

Radial spherical plain bearings are commonly used to create pivot points in various mechanical systems. These bearings offer several advantages, including excellent shock and vibration damping, making them ideal for applications where the absorption of vibrations and shocks is necessary. They are critical components in connection arms and pivot points of different equipment, such as ladle turrets and hydraulic cylinders. The bearings are designed to provide durability, low friction, and the ability to withstand heavy loads, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including clevis applications and pivot points. Additionally, these bearings are available in different dimensions and configurations to meet specific application requirements.

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