GE30GS spherical bushing metric single unit, high-carbon steel steel-on-steel plain bearing, 30 mm shaft, 55 mm housing, 32 mm width, chromium plated, 180°C rated for linear slide units

Single GE30GS spherical bushing, metric 30 mm shaft
✔️ High-carbon steel, steel-on-steel, 55 mm housing, 32 mm width

This single-unit GE30GS spherical bushing is a metric plain bearing made from high-carbon steel with a chromium-plated finish. It’s used in linear slide units, pillow blocks, and heavy machinery where steel-on-steel contact and high temperature resistance are needed.

✅ Shaft diameter: 30 mm
✅ Housing diameter: 55 mm
✅ Inner ring width: 32 mm
✅ Dynamic load capacity: 92,200 N
✅ Static load capacity: 553,000 N
✅ Temperature rating: up to 180°C
✅ Material & finish: high-carbon steel, chromium plated
✅ Type & enclosure: steel-on-steel, open design
✅ Series: GE-GS Metric series, single unit for repairs

💡 What is a spherical plain bearing used for in linear slide units and pillow block mounts? They let assemblies handle misalignment and heavy radial loads while staying easy to service and install. - Provides an articulating contact surface that tolerates misalignment in linear slide unit and pillow block setups, often preferred over sealed ball bearing designs in heavy-load, low-speed applications. - Suits applications needing high static capacity and temperature resistance (for example up to 180°C) and where steel-on-steel contact is acceptable instead of ceramic options. - Handy for maintenance-heavy plants and retrofit jobs since single-unit bushing replacements are simple and cost-effective.