Spherical Plain Bearings for On and Off Road Vehicles

Spherical plain bearings have become increasingly popular for industrial applications throughout the world. This has resulted in development of many types to meet various demands such as high load capacity, longer life, and maintenance-free operation. New experience has been gained in both the laboratory and the field. There are many factors that must be considered by the designer to enable proper selection of bearing type and correct evaluation of expected performance. This is especially true for tough applications such as on and off road vehicles.