Product Overview: The GE 20 Spherical Plain Bearing
The GE 20 is a high-performance radial spherical plain bearing, meticulously designed to manage heavy loads and complex movements. With key dimensions of a 20mm bore diameter, 35mm outer diameter, and a 16mm width, this bearing is a compact and powerful solution for a wide range of industrial applications. As a fundamental component in our Radial Spherical Bearings collection, the GE 20 is engineered to accommodate significant angular misalignment between the shaft and housing, making it indispensable in pivoting and oscillating applications where perfect alignment is not guaranteed.
Spherical plain bearings like the GE 20 are designed for durability and reliability. They consist of an inner and outer ring with spherically-formed sliding surfaces, allowing for multi-directional and self-aligning movements. This design effectively handles heavy static, shock, and radial loads, ensuring smooth operation and extending the lifespan of machinery by reducing stress on connected components. They are the go-to choice for joints and linkages in demanding environments.
Key Features of the GE 20 Bearing
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical contact surfaces allow the bearing to accommodate static and dynamic angular misalignment, preventing edge loading and premature wear.
- High Load Capacity: Engineered to support very heavy radial loads and can also handle combined radial and axial loads in both directions.
- Robust Construction: Typically manufactured from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for exceptional hardness, durability, and resistance to wear.
- Compact and Simple Design: Offers a high load-to-size ratio, providing a powerful solution in a small footprint.
- Versatile Movement: Ideal for slow, oscillating, tilting, and rotating movements where misalignment is a factor.
- Reduced Friction: Designed for smooth sliding contact, minimizing operational friction in pivoting applications.
Common Applications of GE 20 Bearings
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinders: Commonly used in the clevis and mounting points of cylinder rods to accommodate pivoting movements.
- Construction Machinery: Essential for pivot points in excavators, loaders, and bulldozers where heavy loads and harsh conditions are standard.
- Agricultural Equipment: Used in linkages for plows, cultivators, and harvesting machinery that experience constant movement and misalignment.
- Material Handling Equipment: Applied in cranes, forklifts, and conveyor systems to manage heavy loads at pivot points.
- Industrial Robotics: Provides precise and reliable movement for robotic arms and joints.
- Automotive and Off-Highway Vehicles: Found in steering linkages, suspension systems, and other critical joints.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Withstands shock loads and abrasive environments in crushers, screens, and loaders.
Benefits of Using the GE 20 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Durability: By absorbing misalignment, the bearing reduces stress on shafts and housings, leading to fewer failures and longer machine life.
- Improved Operational Reliability: Provides consistent and predictable performance even under heavy and fluctuating loads.
- Lower Maintenance Requirements: Its simple, robust design ensures a long service life, reducing the frequency of replacement and associated downtime.
- Simplified Assembly: The self-aligning capability makes installation easier and more forgiving in applications where precise alignment is challenging.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a high-performance, durable solution for pivot applications at an economical price point.
- Versatile Performance: Suitable for a broad spectrum of industries and applications, making it a highly versatile component.
