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04 / BEARING FAMILY

Rod ends

Bushings, rod ends and spherical plain bearings for oscillating or heavy-duty joints.

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Plain bearings

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Construction and selection boundaries

Plain bearings operate through a sliding contact pair. Bearing material, lubrication regime, surface pressure and PV limits are central to selection.

Common variants

Selection notes

  • Confirm lubrication and maintenance access for maintenance-free and lubricated variants.

Applications

Hydraulic cylindersAgricultural machinerySteering linkages

04 / PRODUCTS

Demo bearings in this family

All bearings

SUPPLIER CAPABILITY

Suppliers with this capability

Suppliers

Demo supplier for heavy-duty spherical roller, plain and slewing bearing assemblies.

Verified (demo)ISO 9001
Precision capability
P0 to P6
Typical lead time
45–70 days
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Demo supplier for thrust bearings, corrosion-resistant bearings and bearing components.

Verified (demo)ISO 9001
Precision capability
P0 to P5
Typical lead time
20–35 days
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Demo supplier of self-aligning ball bearings and maintenance-free plain bushings.

Verified (demo)ISO 9001
Precision capability
P0 to P6
Typical lead time
20–35 days
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TECHNICAL FAQ

Common selection questions

What is the difference between sliding and rolling bearings?

Plain bearings use a sliding film or low-friction liner; rolling bearings use rolling elements and typically offer lower starting torque.