Product Overview: The GE 12 Radial Spherical Plain Bearing
The GE 12 is a high-performance radial spherical plain bearing, designed with dimensions of 12x22x10mm. This type of bearing, also known as a bushing, is engineered to accommodate heavy radial loads, tilting, and oscillating movements where misalignment can occur. Its robust construction consists of a spherically ground inner ring housed within a mating outer ring, allowing for smooth, multi-directional movement without edge stresses. This makes the GE 12 an essential component in applications with pivoting or articulating joints.
As a key part of our Radial Spherical Bearings collection, the GE 12 is manufactured from high-quality bearing steel to ensure durability and reliable performance under demanding conditions. It is an ideal solution for mechanical linkages, hydraulic cylinder ends, and heavy-duty equipment where precise alignment is challenging to maintain. Explore our range of spherical bearings to find the perfect fit for your industrial application.
Key Features of the GE 12 Bearing
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical contact surface allows for static and dynamic angular misalignment between the shaft and housing.
- High Load Capacity: Designed to support heavy static and dynamic radial loads, making it suitable for demanding environments.
- Accommodates Oscillating Movements: Ideal for slow, heavy oscillating and tilting movements commonly found in mechanical linkages.
- Durable Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for excellent hardness and wear resistance.
- Compact and Simple Design: Offers a straightforward and space-saving solution for articulating joints.
- Reduces Edge Loading: Prevents stress concentrations that can cause premature failure in misaligned rigid bearings.
Common Applications of GE 12 Bearings
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders: Used at the clevis and rod ends to connect cylinders to machinery, accommodating pivoting motion.
- Construction and Mining Equipment: Found in the joints of excavator arms, loaders, and other heavy machinery.
- Agricultural Machinery: Applied in linkages for plows, harvesters, and tractors where movement and misalignment are common.
- Vehicle Suspension Systems: Utilized in control arms and linkages to allow for smooth suspension travel.
- Robotics and Automation: Provides reliable pivoting points in robotic arms and automated manufacturing lines.
- Lifting and Rigging Gear: Used in cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment to handle shifting loads.
- Material Handling Equipment: Essential for pivot points in conveyor systems and forklifts.
Benefits of Using the GE 12 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: By accommodating misalignment, it reduces stress on shafts and connected components, preventing damage.
- Extended Service Life: The robust design minimizes wear and tear in applications with frequent oscillating movements.
- Simplified Assembly: Forgives minor misalignments in the mounting structure, making installation easier and faster.
- Improved Operational Smoothness: Ensures smooth pivoting action, reducing friction and operational noise in mechanical joints.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a durable and reliable solution for articulating joints, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance.
- Versatile Performance: Capable of handling combined radial and axial loads, offering flexibility in design.
