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Bearing Designs and Features (Spherical Plain)

SKF offers multiple spherical plain bearing designs and features to suit different mounting, load, and maintenance conditions: radial bearings (GE series) for combined loads, angular contact bearings for predominantly axial loads, thrust bearings for pure axial loading, and rod ends with male or female threads for direct linkage attachment. Design features include integral seals (2LS suffix), lubrication holes and grooves (where required), and corrosion-protective coatings. The bearing ring design can be one-piece or fractured (split outer ring) to allow a larger ball diameter and higher load capacity. Knowing the available designs and features enables precise matching of the bearing to the mechanical and environmental constraints of the linkage.

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SAIL – Steel Authority of India Limited, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Tata Steel – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Hindalco – Aditya Birla Group aluminium & copper, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Jindal Steel & Power – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
NMDC – National Mineral Development Corporation, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
JSW Steel – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Vedanta ESL Steel Limited – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
NALCO – National Aluminium Company Limited, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Industrial enterprise – client of Drishti Powertech LLP
Hindustan Copper Limited – Govt. of India enterprise, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
UltraTech Cement – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Coal India Limited – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
ACC Cement – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Indian Oil Corporation – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
ONGC – Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
GAIL India Limited – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
NTPC – National Thermal Power Corporation, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Tata Power – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Indian Railways – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
IFFCO – Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Super Smelters Limited – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Rashmi Group – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
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ONGC – Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
GAIL India Limited – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
NTPC – National Thermal Power Corporation, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Tata Power – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Indian Railways – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
IFFCO – Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative, industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Super Smelters Limited – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Rashmi Group – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Shyam Steel – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
S R Rungta Group – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
MP Birla Group – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Usha Martin – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Shyam Metalics – industrial client of Drishti Powertech
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation – industrial client of Drishti Powertech

Radial Bearings (GE)

Most common; handles combined loads and misalignment.

Angular Contact (GAC)

For high axial loads, typically used in pairs.

Thrust Bearings (GX)

Pure axial load, accommodates angular shaft misalignment.

Rod Ends

Bearing integrated into threaded housing, ready to mount.

Fractured Outer Ring

Allows larger ball insertion for higher radial capacity.

Integral Seals and Lubrication Grooves

Factory‑installed protection and grease distribution.

Selecting a Fractured Outer Ring Design for Higher Load

In compact applications where a larger bearing is needed but the housing diameter is limited, a fractured outer ring design allows a larger ball diameter to be fitted. This provides up to 30% higher radial load capacity in the same envelope, a key design differentiator for heavy mobile machinery linkages.

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Rod End Configurations: Male vs. Female, Right‑Hand vs. Left‑Hand

SKF provides rod ends with male or female threads, and with right‑hand or left‑hand threads. In a tie‑rod assembly, one right‑hand and one left‑hand rod end enable length adjustment by simply rotating the central tube. This mechanical simplicity reduces part count and adjustment time.