Product Overview: The GE 35 Radial Spherical Plain Bearing
The GE 35 is a high-performance radial spherical plain bearing designed to handle heavy radial, axial, and combined loads while accommodating angular misalignment. With a bore diameter of 35mm, an outer diameter of 55mm, and a width of 25mm, this bearing is a robust solution for demanding pivot and linkage applications. As a key component in our Radial Spherical Bearings collection, the GE 35 is manufactured to international standards, ensuring reliability and interchangeability for various industrial needs.
These bearings feature a spherically ground inner ring that fits within a correspondingly shaped outer ring, allowing for tilting and rotational movements. This design is ideal for applications involving slow, oscillating movements where alignment is critical. The steel-on-steel sliding contact surface is engineered for durability and requires lubrication to achieve optimal performance and service life, making it a dependable choice for heavy-duty machinery.
Features of the GE 35 Bearing
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical design allows the bearing to self-align, compensating for shaft deflection and mounting inaccuracies.
- High Load Capacity: Engineered to support substantial radial loads and moderate bidirectional axial loads simultaneously.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for exceptional hardness and wear resistance under heavy loads.
- Standardized Dimensions: Conforms to ISO standards, ensuring it can be easily integrated into existing designs or used as a direct replacement.
- Optimized for Oscillation: An excellent choice for applications with slow rotational speeds and frequent oscillating or tilting movements.
- Requires Lubrication: Designed for maintenance, with features often included to facilitate the application of grease for smooth, long-lasting operation.
Applications of GE 35 Bearings
- Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Ends: Commonly used as pivot points in the clevises and rod ends of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
- Construction Machinery: Found in the pivot joints of excavators, loaders, and other heavy equipment where robust articulation is needed.
- Agricultural Equipment: Used in linkages and pivot points on tractors, harvesters, and other farm machinery.
- Lifting and Rigging Gear: Provides reliable movement in cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Ideal for the harsh conditions and heavy loads experienced by crushers, conveyors, and excavators.
- Automotive Suspensions: Employed in high-performance and heavy-duty vehicle suspension systems and linkages.
- Industrial Robotics: Supports articulated joints in robotic arms that require precise and reliable movement under load.
Benefits of Using the GE 35 Bearing
- Enhanced Equipment Life: By accommodating misalignment, the bearing reduces stress on shafts and connected components, preventing premature wear and failure.
- Improved Reliability: The robust, simple design ensures consistent performance in rugged operational environments.
- Reduced Edge Loading: Self-aligning capability prevents high-stress concentrations on the edges of the bearing, leading to a longer service life.
- Simplified Assembly: The ability to correct for misalignment makes the installation process more forgiving and straightforward.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a high load-carrying capacity in a compact and economical package for pivot applications.
- Versatile Functionality: Capable of handling a complex combination of loads and movements, making it suitable for a wide range of machinery.