LDK's spherical plain bearings (SPBs), are metal-on-metal bearings consisting of a spherically ground inner ring housed in a mating outer ring without any rolling elements. While all plain bearings are precision ground and made from through-hardened steel, custom orders are available and can include special materials, clearances, surface finishes or configurations to accommodate unique applications. Size range: Available from 4 mm – 340 mm bore
Features:
-Rings manufactured from hardened steel help deliver consistent, reliable performance.
-Phosphate-treated rings coated with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) minimize friction of contacting surfaces.
-Simplified housing and shaft designs reduce installation time.
Applications:
-A-frames, dump cylinders, front and rear struts, and steering cylinders for mining trucks
-Equalizer track bars, lift and tilt cylinders, push blades, trunnion balls and ripper blades for bulldozers
-Articulated joint upper and lower steering cylinders and boom and bucket cylinders for wheel loaders
-Stick and bucket cylinders for hydraulic excavators
-Additional applications for space shuttles, heavy movable structures and miscellaneous vehicles