Product Overview: The GE 50 Radial Spherical Plain Bearing
The GE 50 is a high-performance radial spherical plain bearing designed to handle demanding industrial applications. With a 50mm bore diameter, 75mm outer diameter, and 35mm thickness, this bearing is engineered to accommodate heavy radial loads, combined radial and axial loads, and significant angular misalignment. Its robust construction makes it an ideal choice for pivot points and linkages where oscillatory movements and alignment inaccuracies are common.
As a key component in our Radial Spherical Bearings collection, the GE 50 provides a reliable, low-maintenance solution for articulated joints in heavy machinery. The sliding contact surfaces are precision-engineered to ensure smooth operation and long service life, reducing friction and wear in challenging operational environments. This bearing is essential for ensuring the structural integrity and efficiency of various mechanical systems.
Key Features of the GE 50 Bearing
- Misalignment Compensation: The spherical design allows for angular misalignment between the shaft and housing, preventing edge stresses and premature failure.
- High Load Capacity: Engineered to support substantial radial loads and moderate bidirectional axial loads simultaneously.
- Robust Construction: Typically made from high-carbon chromium bearing steel for exceptional hardness and durability.
- Optimized for Oscillatory Motion: Ideal for applications with slow, heavy, and oscillating movements rather than continuous rotation.
- Compact and Simple Design: Offers high load-carrying capability within a relatively small envelope, simplifying machine design.
- Lubrication Dependent: Requires proper lubrication to minimize friction and wear between the sliding surfaces, ensuring optimal performance.
Common Applications of GE 50 Bearings
- Construction Equipment: Used in pivot points for excavator arms, bulldozer blades, and crane linkages.
- Hydraulic Cylinders: Commonly found at the mounting points (rod ends and bases) to accommodate movement and misalignment.
- Agricultural Machinery: Essential for linkages in tractors, harvesters, and other heavy-duty farm equipment.
- Mining and Quarrying Equipment: Provides reliable support in crushers, conveyors, and drilling rigs exposed to harsh conditions.
- Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Applied in suspension systems, steering linkages, and articulated chassis joints.
- Material Handling Systems: Used in forklifts, hoists, and conveyor pivot points to manage heavy loads and movement.
- Industrial Robotics: Ensures precise and reliable movement in robotic arms and automated manufacturing systems.
Benefits of Using the GE 50 Bearing
- Enhanced Machine Reliability: By accommodating misalignment, it reduces stress on shafts, housings, and other components, leading to fewer breakdowns.
- Extended Service Life: The durable materials and design contribute to a long operational life, even under heavy loads and in contaminated environments.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: Its simple, rugged design minimizes the need for frequent replacements and complex maintenance procedures.
- Improved Equipment Performance: Ensures smooth and predictable movement at pivot points, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a high-performance, economical solution for creating robust articulated joints.
- Versatile Application Range: Suitable for a wide variety of static and dynamic applications across numerous industries.
