Spherical Bushing GE45ES Metric High-Carbon Steel Steel-on-Steel Plain Bearing for 45 mm Shaft, Open Chrome-Plated Inner Ring, GE-ES Series Single Unit

GE45ES Metric Spherical Bushing Single Unit 45 mm Shaft
✔️ High-carbon steel, steel-on-steel, 45 mm shaft, 68 mm housing

This single GE45ES spherical bushing is a metric, high-carbon steel plain bearing designed for steel-on-steel contact. It’s typically used in industrial linkages, pillow block bearings, and linear slide units where a rugged open housing is required.

✅ Model GE45ES, GE-ES Metric Series
✅ Bearing material: high-carbon steel (steel-on-steel)
✅ Shaft diameter: 45 mm; inner ring width: 32 mm
✅ Housing diameter: 68 mm; enclosure: open
✅ Dynamic load capacity: 147000 N; Static capacity: 883000 N
✅ Finish: chromium plated; max temp rating: 180 deg C
✅ Weight: 0.910 lb each; sold as a single unit

💡 What is a spherical bushing used for in industrial linear slide units and pillow block bearings? Spherical bushings let shafts pivot and handle misalignment while carrying high radial loads. Quick intro sentence: - Supports pivoting and alignment in pillow block bearing setups and linear slide units, reducing side loads on sealed ball bearing systems. - Works well where sealed ball bearing or ceramic options aren’t needed, offering a durable steel-on-steel contact surface. - Handles high dynamic/static loads and elevated temps, making it handy for heavy-duty machinery and linkage assemblies.