1.

Dimensions
The boundary dimensions of Spherical Plain Bearings are standardized; dimensions plans are included in DIN and ISO standards. Details are given in the text preceding each table section.

2. Tolerances
In order to guarantee full interchange-ability, SLB Spherical Plain Bearings are made to the dimensional tolerances specified in the following tables, unless otherwise stated. The symbols used in the tables are explained below. The maximum and minimum values quoted for a mean diameter or single width or height are the permissible deviations from the nominal dimensions given in the bearing tables. The tolerances apply to bearings without surface treatment and valid for inch as well as metric sizes. Steel-onsteel Spherical Plain Bearings undergo a special surface treatment to enhance running properties and provide protection against corrosion, so that there may be slight deviations from the tolerance values quoted in the tables. These slight deviations have no influence on the mounting or function of the bearings. Bearings which have fractured have slightly out of round rings as result of the fracturing. When mounted in housings with bores which have accurate dimensions and form, and a sufficient wall thickness, the original roundness will be restored. Consequently, measurements performed on bearings before they are mounted will not give a true picture of the original accuracy of the outer rings.

Dimension and tolerance symbols

d dmp Vdp Vdmp nominal bore diameter mean bore diameter: arithmetical mean of the largest and smallest single bore diameters in one plane bore diameter variation: difference between the largest and smallest bore diameters in one plane mean bore diameter variation: difference between the largest and smallest mean bore diameters of one ring or washer D nominal outside diameter Dmp mean outside diameter: arithmetical mean of the largest and smallest single outside diameters in one plane VDP outside diameter variation: difference between the largest and smallest outside diameters in one plane VDmp mean outside diameter variation: difference between the largest and smallest mean outside diameters of one ring or washer Bs' Cs' single diameter of inner ring and outer ring respectively Ts' Hs' single width ( abutment width ) of an angular contact Spherical Plain Bearing: distance between the back ( seating ) face of the inner ring and the back face of the outer ring, or between the back faces of the shaft and housing washers

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2.1 Tolerance for radial Spherical P lain Bearings

Please refer to Table 2.1.1 and Table 2.1.2

Table 2.1.1 Inner ring

d ( mm ) incl. over 18 30 18 50 30 80 50 120 80 180 120 250 180 315 250 dmp1) ( m) max. min. 0 -8 0 -10 0 -12 0 -15 0 -20 0 -25 0 -30 0 -35 dmp ( m) max. min. +18 0 +21 0 +25 0 +30 0 +35 0 +40 0 +46 0 0 Vdp ( m) max. 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 35 Vdmp ( m) max. 6 8 9 11 15 19 23 26 Bs1) ( m) min. max. -120 0 -120 0 -120 0 -150 0 -200 0 -250 0 -300 0 -350 0 Bs ( m) min. max. -180 0 -210 0 -250 0 -300 0 -350 0 -400 0 -460 0 -

1) The deviations given in the columns dmp ( corresponding to H7 ) and BS ( corresponding to h1 ) 2) Apply to Spherical Plain Bearings of series GEG

Table 2.1.2 O uter ring

D ( mm ) over 18 30 50 80 120 150 180 250 315 400 incl. 18 30 50 80 120 150 180 250 315 400 500 max. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dmp ( m) min. -8 -9 -11 -13 -15 -18 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 VDp ( m) max. 10 12 15 15 20 24 33 40 47 53 60 VDmp ( m) max. 6 7 8 10 11 14 19 23 26 30 34 Cs ( m) max. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 min. -240 -240 -240 -300 -400 -500 -500 -600 -700 -800 -900

2.2 Tolerances for A ngular Contact Spherical P lain Bearings

Please refer to Table 2.2.1 and Table 2.2.2

Table 2.2.1 Inner ring

d ( mm ) over 30 50 80 incl. 30 50 80 120 dmp ( m) max. 0 0 0 0 Vdmp ( m) max. 8 9 11 15 Bs ( m) max. 0 0 0 0 Ts ( m) max. +150 +150 +200 +250

min. -10 -12 -15 -20

min. -100 -120 -150 -200

min. -300 -400 -500 -600

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Table 2.2.2 O uter ring

D ( mm ) over incl. 30 50 50 80 80 120 120 150 150 180 Dmp ( m) min. max. -11 0 -13 0 -15 0 -18 0 -25 0 VDmp ( m) max. 8 10 11 14 19 Cs ( m) min. max. -240 0 -300 0 -400 0 -500 0 -500 0

Table 2.3 Tolerance for Spherical P lain Thrust Bearings

Please refer to Table 2.3.1 and Table 2.3.2

Table 2.3.1 Shaft w asher

d ( mm ) over 18 30 50 80 100 incl. 18 30 50 80 100 120 max. 0 0 0 0 0 0 dmp ( m) min. -8 -10 -12 -15 -20 -20 max. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bs ( m) min. -120 -120 -120 -150 -200 -200 max. +150 +150 +200 +250 +300 +350 Hs ( m) min. -300 -400 -500 -600 -700 -800

Table 2.3.2 Housing w asher

D ( mm ) over 30 50 80 120 150 180 incl. 50 80 120 150 180 250 max. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dmp ( m) min. -11 -13 -15 -18 -25 -30 max. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cs ( m) min. -240 -300 -400 -500 -500 -600

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3. Bearing internal clearance

Bearing internal clearance is defined as the total distance through which one ring can be moved radially ( radial internal clearance ) in relation to the other ring under defined measuring load. It is necessary to distinguish between be internal clearance of a bearing before it is mounted and the internal clearance of a mounted bearing when in operation ( operational clearance ). The initial clearance will always be greater than the operational clearance because the rings are expanded or compressed by interference fits and as a result of the differences in thermal expansion of the bearing rings and mating components. The bearing internal clearance referred to as normal has been selected so that when bearings are mounted with the fits generally recommended and operate under normal conditions a suitable operational clearance will be obtained. For other conditions, e.g. where both rings are mounted with an interference fit or where unusual temperatures prevail, bearings with greater or smaller internal clearance than normal may be required. Spherical Plain Bearings have a radial internal clearance which depends on the bearing type and design, values for the internal clearance of the different Spherical Plain Bearing designs will be found in the text section preceding each table section.
3.1 Steel-on-steel Spherical P lain Bearings

Values for the internal clearance of metric and inch-size steel-on-steel spherical plain bearings will be found in the below Fig. 3.1, SLB steel-on-steel Spherical Plain Bearings are manufactured as standard with C2 or C3 clearance can only be supplied from series GE.. E, GE.. ES and GE..ES-2RS; availability should be checked before ordering.

Radial internal clearance

Axial internal clearance

Fig. 3.1

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3.2 Radial internal clearance of Steel-on-Steel Spherical P lain Bearings

Please refer to Table 3.2.1 and Table 3.2.2

Table 3.2.1 Bearings w ith metric dimensions

Bore diameter d ( mm ) over 12 20 35 60 90 140 240 incl. 12 20 35 60 90 140 240 315 min. 8 10 12 15 18 18 18 18 Radial internal clearance C2 max. 32 40 50 60 72 85 100 110 min. 32 40 50 60 72 85 100 110 Normal max. 68 82 100 120 142 165 192 214
1)

Unit: 0.001 mm

C3 min. 68 82 100 120 142 165 192 214 max. 104 124 150 180 212 245 284 318

1) Bearings of series GEH with bore diameters d=35,60 and 90 have a radial internal clearance.

Table 3.2.2 Bearings w ith inch dimensions

Bore diameter d over ( mm ) 15.875 50.8 76.2 ( inch ) 0.625 2.0 3.0 ( mm ) 15.875 50.8 76.2 152.4 incl. ( inch ) 0.625 2.0 3.0 6.0 Radial internal clearance min. ( m) 50 80 100 130 max. ( m) 150 180 200 230

3.3 Maintenance-free Spherical P lain Bearings

SLB Maintenance-free Spherical Plain Bearings with the sliding contact surface combinations steel / sinter bronze composite and steel / PFTE fabric ( with bore diameters greater than 90 mm ) have internal clearances as shown in the Tables 3.3.1. Smaller steel / PTFE fabric bearings have a light reload because of their design. The permissible upper limit of the corresponding frictional moment is given in the Table 3.3.2 for these sizes. The outer rings of Maintenance-free Spherical Plain Bearings all have some form of joint, being either fractured, split or having a butt joint. Therefore, the bearing internal clearance or frictional moment can only be measured with the aid of a sleeve. The bore of the measuring sleeve must have the same nominal diameter as the bearing outside diameter; the tolerance limits are 0 /- 0.004 mm.

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Radial internal clearance of M aintenance-free Spherical P lain Bearings

Please refer to Table 3.3.1 and Table 3.3.2

Table 3.3.1 Steel/ inter bronze composite bearings

Bore diameter d ( mm ) over 12 20 incl. 12 20 30 Radial internal clearance ( m) min. 4 5 6 max. 28 35 44

Table 3.3.2 Steel/ P TFE fabric bearings

Bore diameter d ( mm ) over 17 20 25 35 45 50 60 70 90 140 240 315 incl. 17 20 25 35 45 50 60 70 90 140 240 315 400 Radial internal clearance ( m) min. 85 100 110 135 max. 165 192 214 261 max. 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 6.0 Frictional moment

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