Our Queensland Bearings specialists have been providing trade and engineering professionals with over two decades of world-class bearings and bearings services throughout Brisbane, South East Queensland and Australia.
We provide industry-leading bearings, bearing tools and industrial solutions across a broad range of industries, including:
- Agriculture and land management
- Automotive and engineering
- Building and construction
- Energy industries
- Mining
- Food processing and production
- Fabrication and manufacturing industries
- Medical and dental instrumentation
- Timber industries
- Specialist trades and more
One of our specialties is spherical bearings, which are used for a wide range of industrial and engineering applications. Read on to learn more.
What is a spherical bearing?
Spherical bearings are made up of two or more interlocking parts that form a spherical shape. The bearing itself is comprised of three main components: the inner and outer rings, which are part of the bearing housing, and the balls or rollers that make contact with the inner ring.
The inner ring fits snugly into a housing, while the outer ring has some space between it and the housing wall. When pressure is applied from outside the bearing (such as from an axle), a vacuum is created within the housing. This pulls the ball/roller into contact with the inner ring to spin freely without friction.
The benefits of spherical bearings
A spherical bearing permits angular rotation around a central point in two orthogonal directions. These types of bearings support a rotating shaft in the bore of the inner ring allowing it to move rotationally and angularly.
Spherical roller bearings have a high tolerance to shock loads. In addition, they can be set up to be self-aligning, making them a popular bearing type for machinery and other engineering applications.
Different types of spherical bearing
Spherical roller bearings are used in a diverse range of machines and appliances due to their versatility of design. Some key examples of where spherical bearings are used includes:
- Vehicle and machine engines
- Vehicle suspension
- Driveshafts
- Transmissions
- Heavy civil machinery
- Sewing machines
- Robotics
- Vibrators and shakers
- Speed reducers
- Conveyors and much more
Due to the diverse range of applications that spherical bearings address, many different spherical bearing types exist. Some examples include, but are not limited to:
- Single-row barrel spherical bearings
- Single row thrust spherical bearings
- Double row convex and concave spherical bearings
- Radial spherical bearings
- Angular contact spherical bearings
- Thrust spherical bearings
- Rod-end spherical bearings
We endeavour to keep a broad range of spherical bearings in stock; however, if we don't have what you are looking for, we will attempt to source it through our vast industry network.
The best spherical bearings Australia-wide
For more information about our wide range of spherical bearings, other bearings in our catalogue, and our industrial supply solutions, contact our hotline on 07 3265 3622. Send your inquiry via our online contact form, and one of our bearings and industrial supply specialists can contact you at your convenience.