Spherical Plain Bearings

Motion offers spherical plain bearings by outer ring material, lubrication type, overall width, bore diameter, and product type. Spherical plain bearings are a type of bearing designed to accommodate misalignment and shaft deflection in various applications. They allow for angular movement in multiple directions while supporting both radial and axial loads. Spherical plain bearings have an inner ring with a sphere that is convex on its outside and an inner ring with a concave sphere on its inside. This allows for oscillating at low speeds. They have a large contact area that can handle high radial and axial loads. Spherical plain bearings are also used in applications that involve mild misalignment, such as mining, construction, heavy movable structures, and miscellaneous vehicles.