The sliding contact surfaces of these bearings are spherical in shape and inclined at an angle to the bearing axis, and consequently these bearings are well suited for accommodating combined (radial and axial) loads.

This bearing type is a plain spherical bearing offered in different material options including sintered bronze, sintered iron, molded nylon, chrome plated steel and cast iron. Each of these bearings have a specific benefit per application. Learn more about each in the Bearing material info icon.