{"product_id":"ge8c-maintenance-free-spherical-plain-bearing-8mm","title":"GE8C Maintenance Free Spherical Plain Bearing 8mm Steel - PTFE composite","description":"\u003cp\u003eGE8C Spherical Plain Bearing\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 8mm ID × 16mm OD × 8mm Wide - PTFE-Lined - Maintenance-Free - 1 Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE8C is a compact, maintenance-free spherical plain bearing with a PTFE composite liner for smooth, self-lubricating motion. Designed without seals (open style), it requires external protection in dirty environments. Ideal for light-duty control linkages, robotic joints, or compact pivot points in precise applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Inner diameter (ID): 8mm\u003cbr\u003e✅ Outer diameter (OD): 16mm\u003cbr\u003e✅ Width (B): 8mm\u003cbr\u003e✅ Race width (C): 5mm\u003cbr\u003e✅ Type: Radial spherical plain bearing\u003cbr\u003e✅ Liner: PTFE composite (self-lubricating)\u003cbr\u003e✅ Closures: Open (no seals)\u003cbr\u003e✅ Material: Chrome steel\u003cbr\u003e✅ Dynamic load rating: 5.85 kN\u003cbr\u003e✅ Static load rating: 14.6 kN\u003cbr\u003e✅ Brand: VXB Bearing\u003cbr\u003e✅ Quantity: 1 bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions Table (mm):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ed (ID)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD (OD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eB (Width)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC (Race Width)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 When should you use open, maintenance-free spherical plain bearings like the GE8C?\u003cbr\u003eOpen PTFE-lined bearings provide self-lubrication and smooth rotation without grease but require protection from contaminants. They're ideal in clean environments where frequent maintenance isn't feasible, such as lab automation, aerospace linkages, and precision equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, smooth, and self-sufficient - add the GE8C to your design for reliable low-friction motion in tight spaces!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VXB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43552294142187,"sku":"GE8C","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/ge8c-maintenance-free-spherical-plain-bearing-8mm-steel-with-ptfe-composite-vxb-ball-bearings-1.jpg?v=1773298524","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/ge8c-maintenance-free-spherical-plain-bearing-8mm","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}