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FAM® Spherical Plain Bearing

The advantage of a spherical plain bearing compared to bushings is accommodation of alignment errors, angular misalignment or deformation of components during operation (bending of pins, etc.) and wide tolerances.

HEF applies the same technology used on bushings to spherical plain bearings.

Material Properties

  • Type: Metallic
  • Water Absorption (24h): 0%
  • Optimal Shaft Roughness: Ra < 0.8 µm (Ra < 32 µin)

Temp. Ratings

  • Low Temp: -40°C (-40 °F)
  • Max Temp: 380°C (716°F)
  • CTE: 1.2 E-5 /°K (6.67E-06 /°F)
Low-Maintenance
★★★
Abrasion Resistance
★★★
Wear Resistance
★★★
Shock Resistance
★★★
Corrosion Resistance
★☆☆

Applications

Recommended applications include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Casting Laddles
  • Cement Industry
  • Mining Industry
  • Overhead Cranes
  • Steel Industry
  • Tunnel Roadheaders

Industries

This bushing is a popular solution for the following industries:

  • Cement
  • Handling
  • Mining
  • Petrochemical / Oil & Gas
  • Steel

Advantages

Advantages include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Abrasion Resistant
  • High Pressure Resistant
  • Maintenance Free
  • Shock Resistant