Spherical Bushing GE240ES Metric High-Carbon Steel Metal-on-Metal Plain Bearing for 240 mm Shaft 340 mm Housing Diameter 140 mm Inner Ring Width Single Unit

Single GE240ES spherical bushing for 240 mm shafts
✔️ High-carbon steel, steel-on-steel, open unit, dyn 2,940,000 N

This GE240ES metric spherical bushing is a single heavy-duty plain bearing used in industrial machinery and linear slide unit setups where high radial loads and angular misalignment need to be handled. It’s a good alternative to sealed ball bearing or ceramic options in tough load environments.

✅ Model: GE240ES (GE-ES Metric Series)
✅ Bearing type: Steel-on-steel spherical bushing, open enclosure
✅ Material & finish: High-carbon steel, chromium plated finish
✅ Load ratings: Dynamic 2,940,000 N; Static 17,700,000 N
✅ Key dimensions: Shaft dia 240 mm; Housing dia 340 mm; Inner ring width 140 mm
✅ Temp & weight: Rated to 180 °C; Weight 88.880 lb; SKU 864064
✅ Typical uses: heavy machinery, linear slide units, pillow block bearing applications

💡 What is a spherical plain bearing used for in heavy machinery and linear slide units? A handy pivot bearing that handles misalignment and big radial loads.

- Compensates for angular misalignment and supports high radial loads in pivots and linkages - Common in linear slide unit guides, actuator pivots, pillow block setups, and heavy equipment - Choose steel-on-steel for raw load capacity; consider sealed ball bearing or ceramic for low friction or corrosion resistance