Bearing Corporation - South Africa's No.1 Bearings Supplier
Spherical Plain Bearings
Learn more about our product below
Bearing Corporation supplies a comprehensive and technically advanced range of spherical plain bearings, available in both maintenance-free and maintenance-required (greaseable) configurations. These bearings are specifically designed to perform reliably in demanding industrial applications where durability and flexibility are essential.
Spherical plain bearings are engineered to accommodate oscillating movement, angular misalignment, and heavy radial loads. Certain designs are also capable of supporting axial loads, depending on the application requirements. Their robust construction ensures high load capacity, excellent shock resistance, and dependable performance in harsh and demanding operating environments.
Our product range includes:
- Maintenance-Free Spherical Plain Bearings – These bearings incorporate self-lubricating sliding contact surfaces, typically featuring PTFE-based liners. This design eliminates the need for relubrication, resulting in reduced maintenance requirements, cleaner operation, and extended service intervals. They are particularly suitable for applications where maintenance access is limited or where lubrication must be minimized.
- Maintenance-Required (Greaseable) Spherical Plain Bearings – Designed with steel-on-steel contact surfaces, these bearings require periodic lubrication to maintain optimal performance. They offer exceptional durability, high load capacity, and are well-suited for heavy-duty applications, particularly in environments where contamination, shock loading, and demanding conditions are present.
Spherical plain bearings are widely utilized in hydraulic cylinders, construction equipment, mining machinery, agricultural equipment, and material handling systems, where the ability to accommodate misalignment, variable loads, and rugged operating conditions is critical.
We supply these bearings in both premium international brands and cost-effective, high-quality alternatives, enabling our customers to select solutions that best align with their specific performance requirements and budget considerations.
Bearing Corporation remains committed to delivering durable, high-performance, and economically efficient bearing solutions tailored to the needs of the industrial sector.
