SKF GE 120 ES-2RS 120 mm Bore Spherical Bearing, 4750 kN, 180 mm OD

This spherical bearing is designed to accommodate misalignment and transmit axial and radial loads in heavy-duty industrial mechanisms. Constructed from steel with a sealed end configuration, it is intended for applications where robust load capacity and protection from contaminants are required. Its form factor supports integration into assemblies needing a self-aligning Interface for rotating or oscillating shafts.

• Sealed design prevents ingress and reduces maintenance
• Steel construction provides structural durability for demanding environments
• High static axial capacity allows heavy-load support
• Self-aligning geometry facilitates shaft misalignment compensation
• Outside diameter suited to standard housing interfaces

• Suitable for pivot joints in automated assembly equipment
• Ideal for heavy machinery linkages in mechanical plants
• Used for shaft supports in electrical drive systems
• Can be used for mounting points in industrial automation fixtures

The sealed configuration limits contaminant entry, decreasing the frequency of external cleaning and lubrication interventions compared with unsealed types.

A correctly machined housing bore that matches the bearing outside diameter and allows the spherical outer surface to seat concentrically is required to enable self-alignment.

Steel construction offers the stiffness and compressive strength necessary to sustain substantial static axial forces without significant deformation under load.

When combined axial and radial loads occur with potential angular misalignment, its self-aligning capability and higher load capacity make it more suitable than fixed plain bushings.